He is pretty cute, isn't he? Now folks, that third picture? Well, Jude cries and cries when I try to have him sleep on his own for longer than 30-40 minutes during the day. I have tried everything I can think of to make his daytime naps longer, but the only thing that really works is him sleeping on me. And the poor kid needs to sleep longer I am sure of it because he seems super over tried when he doesn't. I love me some cuddle time, but am I ruining my little boy? What the heck should I do about this if I eventually would like to have a boy that can sleep through the night on his own? I humbly ask your advice because somethings gotta give. And oh, keep this in mind with your advice- he will not take a pacifier/soother (he gags on them and cries everytime) and he without fail wrestles his little hands out of his swaddle or wakes himself up crying trying to get them out. Now go! Unsolicited advice please!
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I feel your pain Patience. Reagan was the same way. That being said, I can't remember what ended up working for him. Isn't that terrible? I think it might have been a combination of things most of which had to do with him getting older. But since I know how desperate the situation can feel I'll throw out a couple of ideas even though you've probably already thought of them What kinds of swaddler are you using? Is it a regular blanket or one of those swaddlers with the velcro? I was terrible at swaddling my babies with a regular blanket but an expert at using those swaddlong blankets wit the velcro. The key was to swaddle him super tight to the point where I almost thought it was cutting off his circulation or something. hahaha. Don't worry he was fine-and it worked. He wasn't able to get his hands out no matter how hard he tried. Another idea is to use a swing to keep him asleep. Its not the best idea b/c they can become dependent on the swing to fall asleep but at least it gives you the chance to be hands free. Space might be an issue but if you want to borrow my swing let me know. I'll think of some other ideas but right now that's all i've got off the top of my head. I promise it gets better!!!!
Samuel really only wanted to sleep on me in the beginning. I spent I swear the first 6+ weeks of his life with him asleep on my chest, in our recliner. It doesn't ruin them. He spent the last 9 months in you. He's not quite used to not hearing your heartbeat, etc. You can't spoil a baby, that's what I was told time and time again. His wants are his needs right now, and I believe it. :)
Lucy was the same way. I had to nurse her every 20 minutes, no joke. then i would nurse her for like and hour and a half so she would sleep. It was more a comfort suck that actual nourishment. Im really not sure what dixie was up to, probably just tearing up my little apartment. I also co slept with lucy for this same reason. She wouldnt sleep on her own until 6 months.. so really no advice from this end. sometimes babies just LOVE their mamas!
shoot. baby jude, you are just a mamas boy, aren't you! what a dear baby.
gosh, you know i think henry did ok sleeping once he was asleep, but it took us awhile to figure out what worked.
a few things that helped:
1. Halo swaddle or miracle blanket. he couldnt bust out! it was awesome.
2. swinging in the carseat
3. WHITE NOISE. we downloaded the white noise app on our iphones and it was probably the best $1.99 i've ever spent.
4. bouncing. we bounced the little guy in our arms (mostly mark) till our hands were blue. but it worked because it messes with their sense of...something. anyway it worked.
you've probably tried all of these already, but if all else fails, just know that he will grow out of this phase so so quickly and cherish the snuggle time. soon he won't be able to fall asleep on you anymore and you'll miss that warm, heavy body laying on your chest. i do, at least.
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That's all I need to say about that!
My only advice is to try not stress out about it. I know it's exhausting but he will eventually sleep through the night. Oh and don't stop trying the pacifier. Norah gagged on every single one until she was four months and then.. voila. Oh and have you tried wearing him yet? I mean, putting him in a wrap so you can have your hands back? Sometimes being close even when you're moving around is comfort enough to keep them asleep.
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