Bring out the whips…
Heh..sounds so S&M!
But it’s not. A lot of mums commented on the time I put my kids to bed.
See..here’s the thing, because I am a stay at home mum…I’m stuck with my kids the entire day. So, being a really selfish mum, I really cherish my nights … as an adult, with other adults.
So, when it comes to naps / sleep, I am quite strict about the times.
No.1 was an Ok sleeper. He won’t sleep, unless necessary.
No.2 is a GREAT sleeper..he loves his noon nap and loves to go to sleep.
So far, No. 3 is showing signs of being a great sleeper. He sleeps quite a fair bit. About 15-17 hours. At am feeds, he wakes once.
I trained them from young, to sleep by themselves.
Was there any crying? OF COURSE!
No.1 cried like mad, 6 months when he was 2 1/2 years old. Man..that was the worst!
No.2 cried for 2 weeks (10mins) when he was 4 months.
No.3 …well, because I started him so young, at 3 weeks….. he kinda gets it that there aren’t any cuddles when it’s sleep time.
There’s alot of people who can’t stand the Cry-It-Out method..I get it. It hurts. But I keep telling myself, I’m not making him cry…I’m teaching him to self-soothe himself. If anyone out there who is thinking of doing it, have a very strong will, not to succumb to their cries. Once you do, you’ll have to start ALL OVER AGAIN..which is, of course, MORE CRYING!
Be strong.it works.
Ok..I’m darn sleepy..and it’s only 9.30pm….man, I’m tired. I’ve been sweeping autumn leaves into my garbage bin the whole afternoon……so tired!
argh… this is the 3rd time I’m typing this comment! the internet really don’t like me today leh.. anyway, was commenting that I lack that strong will and I just couldn’t bear listening to my baby wail till he gags himself and throwing himself around (though he’s so tired).. will try again soon (I hope)
Comment by sting — April 16, 2008 @ 4:31 pm
Sometimes we have the strong will but some around us dont, like hubby, mil, fil, and then we end up havent to soothe the baby everytime when they cry coz we get daggers coming our way when we dont. Glad you got that sorted out!!
BTW - tell the princess to sweep the leaves, la! If not leave crying baby outside her room! LOL!
Comment by SAHM — April 16, 2008 @ 10:38 pm
yeah its whether U have a strong will or not to bear with the mental torture - CRYING non stop. But after u suffer for few days then enjoy for long long time.
Comment by sasha — April 17, 2008 @ 5:48 am
My no. 1 is getting there..
My no. 2 started ok.. but now.. don’t want to sleep..
I have to learn from you. Btw, can send me your post password. zarasmama@gmail.com
Comment by zara's mama — April 17, 2008 @ 9:10 am
I’m glad that I’m out of that phase!!
And good on you for having such strong will. My sis tried to do it…but she is such a softy lah… cannot tahan the precious son crying his eyes out…
Comment by Nomadic Mom — April 17, 2008 @ 3:08 pm
Mott, would you please send the password to your posts to szuming_lim@yahoo.co.uk ? Thanks. I really would like to move my two elder ones to their room laa..now they still co-sleep, but with 3rd one (boy) here, end up I am the one occupying their pink room with baby…sigh. I need to do something soon.
Comment by szu — April 18, 2008 @ 12:19 am
Sigh, the problem is. I think my will power is getting stronger. But my parents will be taking care of my bb when i am at work and they have NO will power…. Just the other day, i was abt to have dinner and my bb started crying when i put him down. I let him cry and my dad cannot even stand 1 minute of crying. Went into the room and carry my bb out, saying, “poor thing, your momma don’t want u”
Comment by Shooi — April 18, 2008 @ 3:44 pm