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Still working on Ferberizing Benjamin. Since he's a little older, it's harder to get him to sleep, especially since he really hasn't been sleeping at all in his crib since he was about 4, 5 months old.
Day 2 was actually not too bad, but that's because we went to a Christmas party and didn't get home until around 10. Ben was exhausted so as soon as I put him in his crib, he protested a little bit but then fell asleep soon. He woke up about an hour later, and we went through the routine for about 40 minutes, but then he fell back asleep and didn't wake until 9am the next morning.
We also tried putting him in his crib during his nap, which he wasn't happy about. What usually happens is he cries and then just falls asleep when he gets exhausted. He looks like a little rag doll when he finally gives in!
Yesterday he took about an hour and a half to fall asleep, but once again, slept through the whole night.
Tonight will be Day 4...we'll see what happens, but I hope it doesn't take as long because I've got to actually go to a client tomorrow!
Posted by Yano at December 18, 2006 08:24 AMgood luck girlfriend, it WILL get easier!!!!
Posted by: thaihoney on December 18, 2006 03:47 PMStick with this Christine. Bedtime problems can be a nightmare for years if they get out of control. Setting clear parameters early will give you all a good night's sleep :)
Posted by: SusanG on December 19, 2006 09:50 AMIt will get much easier...my son did the same thing when he gave in it's so cute and makes you forget how hard it was when you see them like this.
Posted by: char on December 20, 2006 02:44 AMAwww. Great you documented this moment with narrative, hehe. Mine used to whimper at moderate volume for a while, then gave a loud, what we called 'primal scream' before he collpased. Then we knew he was out for good. Fun memories.
Posted by: sonia on December 22, 2006 06:21 PM
