tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195684250284961052.post5104855336906103714..comments2024-02-22T02:38:37.473-08:00Comments on The Beck Family: Sleep is under ratedMeghan Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16591049621968189943noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195684250284961052.post-4272047772365561352009-06-10T08:00:43.624-07:002009-06-10T08:00:43.624-07:00I just remembered another tool one of Jackson'...I just remembered another tool one of Jackson's therapists recommended. It's a series of CDs. We put Jackson to sleep with the Sleepy Baby CD. Here's the link: http://www.abtmedia.com/products_mfb_moreThanMusic.asp.THE WHITTINGTONShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622306845136779496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195684250284961052.post-18699142644874614932009-06-04T22:11:18.928-07:002009-06-04T22:11:18.928-07:00Oh gosh I am so sorry!
I hope you get to sleep to...Oh gosh I am so sorry! <br />I hope you get to sleep tonight! :) and all weekend--- good sleep! <br />BIG HUG MEGHAN!Katee Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07726393358991600200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195684250284961052.post-56936647823419959312009-06-04T10:08:06.547-07:002009-06-04T10:08:06.547-07:00Meghan - First off the twins are adorable! Congrat...Meghan - First off the twins are adorable! Congrats to you guys! Secondly, we did baby wise and it seemed to work, however that being said, my doctor said that it doesn't work for everyone, because some babies are schedule babies. We happened to get one that loved routine! I would agree with Jen - you have to do what you feel is right. She was a great sleeper until it got lighter outside earlier in the morning, so we just put a black out shade up and she is back to her good sleeping. I also found that when I supplemented 1/2 formula and 1/2 breast milk at her last feeding she slept through the night. Hope this helps! Blessings to you and your family!Chris, Amanda, Addison and Ellie Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06852702014374824369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195684250284961052.post-80901304771944819562009-06-04T09:06:05.933-07:002009-06-04T09:06:05.933-07:00Hi sleepy mama! I remember those days, but its pre...Hi sleepy mama! I remember those days, but its pretty normal for their age (sorry to say!). We co-slept until 6 months, when he was old enough to start sleeping longer, and then we used the Ferber method (modified a little), and aside from nights when he is teething really bad, he sleeps thru the night in his bed. We also do a bedtime routine of bath, nurse, book and Ben puts him to bed with some rocking and quiet time. When we co-slept he would nurse every two hours. We just started doing one less feeding at a time, and starting solids really helped. Their tummy's just arent big enough yet to stay full thru the night, but it will get better!!! I promise!! I guess you guys just have to find what works for you, its much different with two babies than one! Maybe ask your pedi, ours was the one who suggested Ferber.Leannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195684250284961052.post-63514271333307860392009-06-03T15:40:35.423-07:002009-06-03T15:40:35.423-07:00I am sad to tell you that Nikao is 21 months old a...I am sad to tell you that Nikao is 21 months old and still doesn't sleep through the night. We have tried everything... faithfully, with perseverence and NOTHING helps! The kids will cry four hours...seriously no exageration.. hours, like 4 hours and never go back to sleep. He is the most strong willed baby I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. I say that you throw all those books out the window and do whatever helps you ge the best rest. I just finished reading "the no-cry sleep solution" It hasnt helped me but I have heard it has been helpful to others. I keep repeating "This wont last forever" to myself. That also hasn't realy hepled me but what the #%&****# else can I do!ha ha haSarah R.Conleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09219458580121631853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195684250284961052.post-22026873949095880442009-06-03T15:10:20.956-07:002009-06-03T15:10:20.956-07:00Hey there... Someone gave me "Secrets of the...Hey there... Someone gave me "Secrets of the Baby Whisperer: How to Calm, Connect, and Communicate with Your Baby" by Tracy Hogg when I had Jackson. It's more of a middle of the road book between the baby wise and attachment parenting models. It really helped me, and I passed it on to a few other mamas who loved it as well. I know it's another book... but for what it's worth... Jackson was sleeping through the night at 3 months, even with all the craziness he's been through. <br /><br />Oh, and by the way, your babies are gorgeous.THE WHITTINGTONShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03622306845136779496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9195684250284961052.post-65331806157631533152009-06-03T14:09:16.948-07:002009-06-03T14:09:16.948-07:00Oh man, I TOTALLY feel your pain. The whole sleep...Oh man, I TOTALLY feel your pain. The whole sleeping through the night and getting rid of night feedings was our HUGEST struggle. We tried everything, just as it seems you have. Nothing worked. When we tried to make him cry, he'd scream for 2 hours straight. When that didn't work after 6 months of trying EVERY night, I decided to just feed him whenever he wanted it at night and then go back to sleep as fast as I could. Finally, at 11 months the little guy just decided it was time to sleep through the night, and it was as easy as that. But I kinda think all the advice in books can just stress you out. Honestly, if I were you, I'd stop reading the books and just do what feels natural for YOU despite what anyone else would think or recommend. After all, whatever gets you the most sleep at night is the way to go...even if it means you sleep with Max on your boob all night. At least you're getting SOME rest. Good luck. And hang in there....eventually it will work. But I totally understand what a struggle you are going through. I would definitely say that some of my biggest "I will NEVER do what when I am a parent" thoughts I had before my son was born have been completely thrown out just so that I can get sleep. And because of that, he still has his pacifier at night and he's now 2...but hey, at least we're all sleeping happily!C.J. and Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07561179850007583456noreply@blogger.com