When does the clock start on these 2 weeks, from birth or when you actually take possession?
We are sleep deprived, I'm sick of crying, my boobs are sore, and God love him he's still a perfect little angel (even screaming his head off at 3 in the morning).
My parents got us a bassinet yesterday in the hopes of us both being able to sleep in bed with him close by. He slept on my chest in the recliner. He's content on me but as soon as I move him it's all over.
The binky is wonderful, until it leaves his mouth, then it's a problem. He wants to be changed, but hates being naked. It takes more than a half an hour after he eats for the gas to move through. We had our first poop blow out last night - 2 outfits down.
I'm rambling . . . we actually have to leave the house today - third time since we've had him home (Friday). I like seeing the outside world and since I can't drive maybe I'll be able to sleep in the car.
Here's my questions -
When do you let them scream it out? For how long? Even when they go from zero to 100 right away?
How do you lay them down after they are asleep on you?
How do you use the bassinet, are they just supposed to sleep in it next to you? Do I need to get him use to it first?
Does it really get easier? Do you promise?
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Hi Carrie,
It gets easier... I promise. The first month is hard, then you get into a routine and suddenly, it's fun. Crying it out... sadly, don't try until he's about five or six months old. It won't work before then (says the experts). As for the bassinet... if he doesn't like it, how about sleeping in his bouncy chair or swing? At that age, who cares where they sleep as long as they do? Good luck!
It does get better I promise! With Evan I learned that they just want to be with you! To think about it he was inside of you 24 hours a day-7 warm days a week for 9 months (or 12 who ws really counting?) :-) Now he is in this big cold world and he just needs to be close to you. As far as the moving thing goes, I did end up getting good at sleeping at a slight angle. Wasn't the best, but it worked. As for letting them cry it out, not until six months or so. I think they just need the reassurance that you are there and ready for whatever they throw your way! I can't wait to see him! I love and miss you!
I remember way back about 27,28 maybe even 30 years ago they told us the same thing but you know 27,28 maybe 30 years ago they are still crying, ZAR.
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