This picture illustrates the beginning of a new chapter in our lives. After 5 months of bedsharing,…
This picture illustrates the beginning of a new chapter in our lives. After 5 months of bedsharing, finally, my son is sleeping in his crib! 🙌 The solution I found was to get into the crib and lie down next to him, sometimes nursing, sometimes holding his hand. (pitch dark room and sound machine were key)
The first night was rough. I got in and out every hour, but by the second night he was sleeping 3 hours straight and yesterday, 5.5 hours! I couldn't believe it.
Now I can cuddle with my husband and sleep on my back. I feel so much rested, even if I have to get up to soothe him. My LO seems well rested too and that's a win-win.
I know it's not ideal that he still depends on me to fall asleep, but this is our solution right now and I know this won't last forever.
For a long time I considered sleep training him (we even paid a sleep consultant lol) but last minute I decided not to do it. It's so hard, even now, but I don't want my son to go to sleep crying. I'm so happy I wanted to share. 😃💓
Heathar·
Мама сына (1 год), беременна (20 нед.)
This is our solution 18 months old I now sit at the foot of his bed and give home loves till he falls asleep.
It’s great cuddle time for the two of us and he happily lays in him bed and lets me know when it’s bed time (:
.·
So glad y’all found something to help you both sleep 😊 this is great enjoy hopefully he continues to sleep great
Liz·
Last time I tried to do this her bed looked all messed up lol. She still sleeps with us 😫 it sucks since I’m in the middle. I want to put her in her crib but I hate waking up every hour to put her back to sleep. More since I still breastfeed her so my boobs start to hurt and I get tired. I hope one day I can put her to sleep on her own bed.
Roxy·
@bbanna34.hj7 I know this is just another stage and I believe it might evolve into something like what you do! Just hoping we all get more sleep. 🙏
Roxy·
@mombie. Thank you ! Hope your LO is doing well. :)
Roxy·
@dragon_ball_mommy I'm 5'1 and 100 lb. If I were any taller or heavier I don't think this would be possible. Hang in there and keep trying different things when you have a good week. It's never too late! Especially if you are not getting the rest you need.
Liz·
@argiemom29, I’m 5 and 115Ib but I think it’s what’s under the bed that makes the bed move when I go in. My baby also don’t like it since it feel soft and justa used to our bed. I have put her in her crib before but she would only last an hour and that hour I would be awake checking on her.