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lynna - Tuesday, 15 July
So the book is called the NO Cry Sleep Solution by Elizabeth Pantly. If you google just the NO cry sleep solution it's the first thing that pops up.... I like the book a lot although I am not following it word for word but I love the hints and tricks. It sounds like what you are doing is working. I do the whole bed time routine thing and then I nurse him for about 20 minutes. If he falls asleep then so be it and if he doesn't then I still put him in his crib. But instead of just sitting there letting him scream and cry I will stand there and pat his back and sing to him till he falls asleep. Every time we have to pat his back we do it for shorter time. So hopefully in about a month or so we won't be having to pat his back at all. The middle of the night wakings are a different story! He wakes at 12:30, 3, 4:30 and 5. I get up and nurse him at 12:30 and at 3 but at 4:30 and 5 I just pat him to sleep. It sorta worked last night. but my husband keeps sabatashing me. I figure that they will figure it out eventually and really it will be fine. but the crying thing just wasn't working. Elijah wouldn't cry him self down he just kept getting soooo angry and his cry's would get worse. I don't think its necessary if it doesn't work then it doesn't work. I don't think my boy will self settle every time for a long time and thats okay with me because I am his mommy and thats what mommy's are for ~ to comfort! Everything else I have read says that go to them quickly so they know that you are there for them and that they aren't abandoned. I feel they are too young to feel that way... Sorry about such a long post but I feel that our sons behavior is similiar and different things work for different babies and parents... Good luck, I am glad that you found something that seems to be working. I would love for you to keep me posted. Thanks!

girlwitstyle - Tuesday, 15 July
Thanks so much for your support the other day....I missed you guys in one day away!


lynna - Monday, 14 July
Hey I have been reading your posts about the whole crying it out method and how it just not working out for you. There is the book I have been reading called the no cry sleep solution and I have read it now 4 times... It's a great book. I love the way she reiterates that at anytime if you or your baby get upset pick him up.. Now this book does not offer a quick solution however it does offer solutions... let me find out who is the auther... we were not doing such a great job with the whole Crying thing either... So we are kind of doing a mix of the two methods and i think it really is starting to work... I will get back to you on that other book... and if i remember right i bought it on half.com and it was like 75 cents... oh but your in australia... shipping might be killer.... sorry for the long entry but i realllllllly feel for you. and am in the same boat! and your baby is freaken adorable!!!!

DANNIE - Monday, 14 July
The youngest I have taught swimming lessons to was 2 yrs old. So I guess Ryland will be my little experiment! I had him in the pool the other day and he loved it. I would hold him on his tummy and he would kick, smiling ear to ear the whole time. It was the cutest thing ever!

DANNIE - Monday, 14 July
I just contacted 'The Little Gym" and have an appointment this week to check them out. We have a pool, and I use to teach swimming lessons, so there is really no reason for me to sign up for them at another pool. Yes I would meet other people, but also feel it is a waste of money since I can do that all on my own. I want to sign up for a gym class with Ryland and a music class, and also find a moms group that does outings together. Thanks for your help!

karenc - Monday, 14 July
ugh, that sounds rough!! i know you will figure out the best thing for caden and i don't blame you one bit for feeling like this sleep training is just for you. i can relate to your fatigue and frustration, too. i was remembering today how unhealthily tired i was when i was strictly breastfeeding and beckett was waking 3 times to feed a night. good god, i was like the walking dead. even when he went to two times and then to one time i was a mess. i'm sure that i'm still quite sleep deprived even now, but it's soooo much better than in the beginning. i have to tell you that, tho it pained me, i ended up giving him formula before bed b/c i was so spent -- it helped wean him down from 3 night feedings to 2 to 1... must have been part formula part stomach maturing. all right i am rambling! i hope things go better for you, eddie, and master caden tonight!

karenc - Sunday, 13 July
oh, i'm so sorry you had such a rough night. but you are NOT a bad mum -- you're just trying to figure something new out and it's, unfortunately, going to take a little time and be stressful. if you think caden's not ready yet, maybe put it off for a few more weeks and then try again. sorry sweetheart -- i know the other mums say it gets better, so hang in there.

JenO - Sunday, 13 July
Have you read Richard Ferbers book...Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems? That is the book that was the most helpful to me....I also liked the Sleepeasy Solution. I tried sleep training with Owen before I read these books and I didn't think I could do it either but then I read the books and I felt like I had a plan and it was ok to let him cry because it was a plan from a book and not just me being mean...if that makes any sense! Also the book is very well laid out and even talks about reducing nighttime feedings! Good luck!!!

phonics - Sunday, 13 July
Thanks for the advice!

mummykris - Saturday, 12 July
I started by going in and out to try and calm him down, but it seemed like it wasn't helping because as soon as I left he would just lose it all over again. So I left him, but kept checking up on him without him knowing I was there, to be sure he was safe and not jammed in the crib or anything. After the first night of 40 mins, he rarely goes more then 10 (usually 1-5 mins). I do the same thing for naps when I notice he looks tired. He actually naps now during the day 30 mins to 2 hours because I think he can self settle, which is nice. He never use to nap more then 30 mins before. I try and and be home for at least one nap a day so he doesn't get use to sleeping in the car or stroller, and so far it hasn't affected his night sleep.

You are doing a great job! Just be strong, and try not to cave, or he will fight a little longer. It is worth it in the end, believe me he will be much happier, and so will you!

mummykris - Saturday, 12 July
I saw your post about sleeping, and I think you are right. Once you reduce the night time feedings, then he might stop associating feeding with sleeping. Have you tried just putting him back to sleep without feeding him? I did that with Isaac for a couple of weeks to see if he needing soothing or feeding. Once i knew he didn't need feeding, it was just a matter of him trying to find a way to self soothe himself. Good luck!

willows-mum - Thursday, 10 July
aww thank you hunni on wishing me luck. Everyone keeps telling me .. You are gorgeous, you don't nee to lose weight .. Vut i WANT to, for me. To be healthier for my kids.

lin - Wednesday, 9 July
hmm, yeah its weird how it just randomly happens. My family is all a bit pigeon toes...but thats it!

lin - Wednesday, 9 July
I think your reading my counters wrong...haha, its 36 weeks to go!! I am only a month pregnant. Hehe. I have not had an ultrasound yet. Did talipes run in your family at all? It didnt in ours, just something totally random that happened...weird!

Angelia - Tuesday, 8 July
Oh wow.... that is so good to hear that his club foot is perfect now. I'm hoping for similar perfect results. My little boy is due to be delivered in the next few weeks. I'm really glad I found out ahead of time so I could wrap my brain around what we'll go through in the near future. I've had a few people respond about their experience and they've all been positive so I am going into this wide eyed and full of hope that he won't have any complications.

Did you son have one club foot or both? I've read they will often cast both legs/feet even if only one is affected.

I'll probably have lots of questions after he's born so I'll likely email you again!

lin - Tuesday, 8 July
Hi, yeah its nice to see that page on here now. When I found out Nixon had a club foot it wasnt here! His foot also looks so wonderful! Im hoping that this next one does not have a club foot, although if it does... i know we can do it!

collsbaby - Saturday, 5 July
Your welcome! I found it helpful too! You just never really know! How is baby doing??

julz - Wednesday, 2 July
Aww..thanks so much for your thoughts and prayers and good luck wishes. things have been pretty hard, but I'm doing okay. My family is doing pretty good too, the kids are in a peer support group and I have joined an online SIDS support group, it's helping alot. Send lots of baby dust!!!! Thanks again! (hugs)

darci - Wednesday, 2 July
i am annoyed to say that i have seen three seperate ped and a GI specialist and they all say the same thing. It's the dairy and soy passing through the breast milk causing a reaction in him. I have been on a very restrictive diet and he still continues to have blood and he won't take a bottle. It's the combination of all of it that has got me super concerned...

sonya75 - Sunday, 29 June
Thanks, I'll give it a try later!

collsbaby - Sunday, 29 June
This doc online talks about poop color and what it might mean. Here's the link: http://www.drjaygordon.com/development/pediatricks/poop.asp

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