tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2688810272914203813.post7518067346471036952..comments2023-05-27T02:45:24.476-07:00Comments on Chasing The Gerber Dragon: Green lightwottadollhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16527435736562324563noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2688810272914203813.post-64778699235885871732014-08-04T06:40:41.687-07:002014-08-04T06:40:41.687-07:00I think there is an in between of CIO and picking ...I think there is an in between of CIO and picking him up each and every time and/or feeding him to calm him down. When he wakes up and cries for a few minutes, go to his room and rub his little belly but don't pick him up and don't talk to him other than a "Sssshhhh.". Walk out of his room and repeat if he cries for a few minutes. He doesn't need to be fed, he needs help learning to self soothe. So... yes, you are going to have to maybe get up with him a few times, but you won't feed him, and he'll soon learn to put himself back to sleep. And yes, he is capable of sleeping 10-12 hours because Sidekick was doing that at nine weeks old. I had to use the above suggestion during naps because he was a horrible napper! SMC in STLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15567096902374866062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2688810272914203813.post-71677757867067290162014-08-01T18:23:14.867-07:002014-08-01T18:23:14.867-07:00I have no advice for you on cry it out - I sucked ...I have no advice for you on cry it out - I sucked at it with Finn and know I'd be the same with Z. But I can tell you that I started Z on solids at about 4.5 months or so. This week I finally got around to giving him real food at suppertime, instead of nursing. My sleep has been amazingly good since I started that. Fluke? I don't know, but it's amazing. Last night I slept so well I actually had dreams. Real, complex, crazy-assed dreams! Just something to consider if you're a CIO wimp like me. ;)Shannonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14647211529119137824noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2688810272914203813.post-29162968739086798982014-08-01T17:30:43.113-07:002014-08-01T17:30:43.113-07:00I really fought sleeping in a different room, beca...I really fought sleeping in a different room, because I didn't want to give up my bed. And I had a big bedroom, so I thought -- how much difference could it really make? she's not right next to me.<br /><br />Um, it makes ALL the difference in the world. It's SO worth it. Three nights and you will probably be done. You won't believe how good you feel. When was the last time you slept through the night and weren't pregnant? Three years ago? You won't believe how good it feels.<br /><br />Also, it doesn't get easier as they get older... on the contrary, it gets harder because they are more stubborn and have better memories. So just bite the bullet and do it! Stock up on wine, perhaps. And trust me... he will NOT remember this. and he will be a happier baby when he's well rested. Promise.Abbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14992218915423095158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2688810272914203813.post-63258626506833641072014-08-01T12:02:55.633-07:002014-08-01T12:02:55.633-07:00I did the Ferber method and it worked really well....I did the Ferber method and it worked really well. Of course, Jordyn was much older at the time, but i think you can do it with a younger infant. The book was fantastic and spelled out every little thing, pretty much. I highly recommend it. Good luck - I don't blame you one bit for wanting to get better sleep!!Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12437548841903850607noreply@blogger.com