I finally just decided to not care how much trouble I got in with Dan, and let Cameron "cry it out". Now- I didn't just leave him in his room screaming. He does still have reflux- well managed at this point- and central apnea.
I proceeded gradually. I sat in his room with him for a couple nights- literally like 2- while he went to sleep. It was long- like just over an hour the first night, and 45 minutes the second, but by night 3, he was ready to go in his bed, and I left the room!
Now- he ASKS to go to bed! It's all or nothing- he won't cuddle a single bit anymore. Wants to get right into his bed. It's bittersweet. He really isn't much a baby anymore!
He still wakes up multiple times a night- I can hear him- but he doesn't scream from tummy pain or being scared, he simply rocks himself- yes. rocks himself in his bed, back to sleep or plays for a minute then goes back to sleep.
Needless to say, we are all quite a lot happier around here. Now, to just train myself to get some rest!!
No more awful screaming nights!! Had to photo document- some day it might come in handy.
Lot's more smiles and play instead!!!!
He is my child- he LOVES BLANKETS. Specifically the muslin cotton Aden and Anais ones. I love blankets too- though he sucks on the tags. I never did that.
2 comments:
I love that you guys are getting some sleep finally! Yay for progress!!!!
I'm glad that things are better in this department. I'm surprised that Dan didn't see the wisdom in letting him cry it out...with Xander it just took a few nights as well. Having a good night's sleep makes all the difference in the world, doesn't it?
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