He was not soaked, however, when I went in, which makes me believe cutting back nursing him was the ticket. He just wanted to kind of visit with me. I changed him, just so he'd be dry, and then quickly nursed him and put him back down.
Last night, I vowed to myself that he was going to cry it out. I knew he was fine. If I had only waited just a little bit longer, he would have done it the previous night.
So, last night, right on cue, at 3:00am, Andy started talking/crying/screaming. I refused to go in there. I just laid in bed (hacking) watching him on the screen. He put up a pretty good fight... cried for an hour and 45 minutes... but then he went to sleep! WOOHOO!
This seems so harsh, but I know he can do it... if you are reading this thinking I am an awful parent, please do not tell me. Just keep that little tidbit to yourself. We had to go through this with Cal and now he's a great sleeper. It WILL be worth it.
Just a few more nights.... I will survive..... I can do it. Right??
1 comment:
You are not an awful parent, just the opposite!! Sometimes doing what is best for our kiddos is what is hardest for us- but you are exactly right- it will pay off in the end. He will become an independent sleeper and that is one amazing gift you are going to give him (and yourself!).
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