Mollie is 11 days old. She is a great sleeper during the day, but at night she will only sleep while being held!
The first night Mollie was home from the hospital, I couldn't get her to quiet down. I positioned myself like a tin soldier in the bed and safely positioned her between my arm and a pillow. She slept 6 straight hours that night.
Every night since then, she will only sleep in her bassinet for maybe 45 minutes tops before waking. I have been strong for the most part and dealt with the constant wake-ups, but last night I caved in again and put her in the bed with me. Once again, she slept great (5 hour stretch).
I love sleeping with Mollie. But at the same time, I know I am just making it very hard on myself for the future, when it comes time to break her of this. But then again I know that you can't really spoil an 11-day-old baby...can you?
What are your thoughts?
12 comments:
Braden DID NOT SLEEP good either as a new born! It didnt help the little guy woke up to eat every 2 HOURS!! I slept with him till about 6 months and it wasnt a problem getting him to sleep alone after that. I just started with giving him naps during the day in his crib.. then from that I went to having him in there at night.
I always told myself I wouldnt sleep with my babies but then Braden came alone and I did anything to get some sleep.
Plus I love snuggle time :) and with him eating every 2 hours it worked!!!
My husband was glad not to have to share the bed anymore with the baby :)
Every baby is so different, I hope you find out a system that works for you!!
By the WAY MOLLIE is just ADORABLE and PERFECT!
Congrats again!!
Sounds just like Ashlyn! I never meant to have her sleep with me and 14 months later, I finally got her in her own bed. When your so tired, you'll do anything to get sleep!
oh and btw, I'm sure Devin loves that picture! haha
I thought the same thing with both of mine, I really don't think its a big deal when they are this little, I think its when they are 3,4,5,6 months is when it gets more important to start establishing those habits. I think at this point she still is adapting to life outside of you. She'll get there in time, I would for now try to make sure her naps are solo and then work in bedtime, that will probably help....but really what do I know! YOu guys are precious, especially that sweet Mollie!
What about putting her on her side all swaddled up and then a blanket along her backside? Do you have some kind of "heart-beat" toy? That worked great for us.
Blake had his days and nights mixed up too. He would go to sleep at all during the night. So I'd go in the front room and play with him until 4AM-when we both went to sleep. Since you have Sam this may NOT work. But he caught up quick. Yes sometimes I'd fall asleep with him but that only lasted until he changed his sleeping patterns. Continue trying to get her to sleep on her own once in a while or she'll be dependant completely on your warm body to have next to her all night. You need your freedom too! Good luck! BTW maybe she's ok to cry-hard I know, but she's ok.
You're doing great! Ella slept with us always. But now that I look back on it I think it would have been safer for her in a crib. I think some accidents can happen when babies sleep in a big bed.
You can never cuddle a baby too much, but mom and dad need sleep! Take care of yourself. Mollie so desperately needs happy healthy parents who are getting their rest.
Love you all!
I think you're fine, personally. MJ was the same way. You go into survival mode! MJ only slept with us until he was 5 months. It was actually really sweet, and it made traveling anywhere so easy. I understand wanting your space, though. But it doesn't have to be a long term thing... :)
Dallin slept in his carseat for the first 4 months. I would put a big soft blanket in there to make is more soft and cuddly and swaddle away and put him in there. nice and cozy warm and still in my room so that he can hear me breath or whatever babies need that they are use to, ya know.
Dallin didn't sleep well in his crib for the first couple months, I think because it was too big for him. IDK. I am sure you will figure out a system before too long. I do swear bu the carseat thing for my kids though... Good Luck!!!
People used to tell me NOT to rock my babies to sleep. They’ll never go to sleep by themselves. Not so--by the time they were 8 years old they wouldn’t let me rock them to sleep! :) So I say do what works best for you. If she does end up sleeping with you—trust me it will only be for 7 or 8 years. No biggie!
I LOVE Robyn!!!
Put her in the swing:)
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