Hey everyone! I should just name this blog, "The Dominic Show." I know, I know. But he's just doing so many cute things lately and I can't help but share. So I've posted a bunch of his latest "FIRSTS" and things he is starting to do. But before all that... take a look at the immediate picture below. Yes... that sums up our life right now. Dominic thinks he's too tough for sleep. Well... I am not. And I am soooo tired! This is what we've tried so far...
2. Laying him flat
3. Laying him on an incline (he has silent reflux)
4. Sleeping in the swing
5. Sleeping in his vibrating papasan
6. Music
7. White noise
8. Leaving my shirt in his crib after I've worn it all day (the smell is supposed to make him think I'm near???)
9. Rice cereal (the doc told me it wouldn't do anything as far as keeping him full at night, and I guess he was right... but I had to try.)
10. Motrin and Tylenol... not together. Haha! (He's teething)
11. Pampers "Baby Dry" diapers to soak up extra wetness at night
12. Two night of crying it out. Ooooh... can't hack it. Too sad. Dom will scream for a couple of hours!
13. We've also tried intervals of crying and then going in to rub his tummy/comfort him, but not picking him back up.
14. Prayer... still waitin' on that one.
So... any advice, good books (I'm trying to get my hands on "The No-Cry Sleep Solution") or old wives tales that you think just might work? I'm open. Please feel free. :) Thanks!
Dominic, being tough.
Enjoying.
Trying to feed himself
He's now learned how to bounce in his jumper and he'll sit in it while I take a shower! Woohoo!
7th percentile WHAT!? Look at those rolls! He's getting to be a little butterball!
Learning to hold his own bottle. This one actually makes me kind of sad... for some silly reason. Why is that?
Paying attention to the stories we read him. He watches when we point to things and follows the pages when we turn them. He LOVES reading books and that makes me happy!
Learning to sit up on his own.... well, almost. Look at his little face... he gets that look when he's proud of himself! Haha!
BIG BOY!
Hanging out with his friend, Ashton. They giggle and smile and interact with each other and it's so cute to watch! It's fun that he's old enough now to notice and appreciate other kiddies.
First time sleeping without being swaddled. I also am proud to add that this is the FIRST time since we went to Utah that Dominic hasn't woken up 6 times at night. No, not an exaggeration. He usually wakes up every stinkin' hour. He woke up only twice last night and I am trying not to get too excited!!! I'm crossing my fingers for tonight. Send a prayer or two our way. ;)Mmmmmmm.... Yummy!
12 comments:
OH he is soo cute! The sleeping thing is rough. It is hard to schedule it too. I lived by the book, "Healthy sleeping habits, happy child" It is great. You can do the cry it out, or not.
It really focuses on the fact that kids need sleep and that there is a window of sleep opportunity when they are not too tired. I could mail mine to you if you want. You are doing great! You are a GREAT MOM!!!
Crying it out is soo hard and if it's over 1 hour that is doing more harm than good, so the books says. I don't let my babies be up for more than 3 hours and watched them as they started to show signs of tiredness, rubbing eyes, talking ALOT, until they are older of course. Jo did pretty good with this book. Now RYKER that's another story every kid is different!
I hope all is well for you! I want some of those pics from the 4th that you have especially the posin at the golf place.Can you email me some? Take CAre.. good luck I hope you get lots os good advice.
Dom is precious! Don't have any advice since I haven't BTDT yet but hopefully he is going to start giving you more sleep at night.
And, thanks for linking to my blog! Now I need to write things that are worthy of being read.
Crystal and Rich thanks for sharing pics of your adorable baby. I remember Rich having an awful time sleeping when he was an infant. Turned out he was allergic to eggs. I'm sure Jo Ann has told you that already. I am so sorry that you are having such a tough time with sleep deprivation. That is a trial. Sounds like you have tried just about every remedy I know of. Good luck. It does eventually get better. He is so cute, love the video. Aunt Donna
He is such a sweetie! I love his adorable smile! Thanks for the cute pictures and videos.
Hey, I found your blog through Angela's. He's probably too old for this but it might be something to consider for your next baby. Let them sleep on their tummy. I know they tell us not to and they freak us out like they will die if we do it but I've found a lot of people who do it and just don't admit it to the doctors. So the statistics can't be that accurate. After a few weeks old my boys would wake up like every twenty minutes it seemed when they were on their backs. Once I moved them to their tummies they slept so much better. It's just more natural to them. I could see that they were getting tired and just lay them down in the crib and they get comfy and go to sleep. Liam is two months old and will sleep a good 5 or 6 hour stretch at night but cries if I set him on his back. Like I said he is probably too old for it now, he would probably just get mad. But maybe something to consider for your next one. :)
I did the tummy thing as well after Ana was a couple of weeks old and she slept 2 or more hours longer through the night. I was nervous about it at first but we both were so much happier and her mattress is nice and firm and I didn't put anything in there with her besides a light blanket so I felt comfortable with it. I think it feels good to them to sleep on their belly especially if they have stomach problems. Like Lyndi was saying it might be too late but I would try it if you can! She also uses a binky to sleep with and has her favorite blanket. I haven't dared take those away yet!(she screams and screams if she doesn't have her binky to sleep with).I can't remember if you said this already but a routine can help as well and like Leslie said I think it is helpful also if you can catch your baby before he gets too tired. I am sorry I can't be more helpful!
Crystal- Every baby is different, so it's hard to know what's best but I think some of the above advice is good. Like Amber said, a routine is essential if you don't already have one. We always put Hannah to bed at the same time every night and right before bed we give her a bath, put lotion on her, read her some books, say prayers, and then put her down.
I know you said you tried crying it out, and we found that really useful. We let Hannah cry usually for about 20 minutes and then we would go soothe her and then let her cry another 20 minutes if she needed...but we did it every night for a few weeks...and then eventually we just let her cry herself to sleep. It took a few weeks and it was really hard but she was usually sleeping a good 8 hours straight by the time she was 5 - 6 months old. By 8 1/2 months she was sleeping 12 hours straight every single night. I promise it will come soon and you will LOVE it!!
I just remembered something my mom told me. She said that her chiropractor told her that he could help babies with colic, and he would teach the moms how to do it themselves. I don't remember what she said his reasoning behind their fussiness was. My mom highly recommends her chiropractor because she feels he is very smart and can always answer her questions. I don't know if maybe someone in your area could recommend one because I'm sure you don't want to hand him over to just anyone. If you are in town and are interested I can find out more info from my mom. I know you are desperate so I keep trying to think of any way to help. Good Luck. :)
GREAT pics of your little guy, what a cutie. Ah yes, the sleeping thing, it is hard but it does get better, just hang on for awhile longer. Before you know it you three will all be sleeping through the night. I do agree with others here who mentioned the routine thing, this was paramount with our two girls and it worked wonders. We miss you guys and take care!
Thanks for your comment on my blog - been a crazy summer here too! Dom is getting so big, how fun to see him doing so many cool new things! I know sleep deprivation and crying baby is so hard, but hang in there! Before you know it, he'll pass that stage and many others and you'll be sending him off for his first day of school! Fun to catch up on what's going on in your world - glad you're settled in and you love your ward. I'll keep checking your blog and you do the same, K?
Thanks for your comment on my blog - been a crazy summer here too! Dom is getting so big, how fun to see him doing so many cool new things! I know sleep deprivation and crying baby is so hard, but hang in there! Before you know it, he'll pass that stage and many others and you'll be sending him off for his first day of school! Fun to catch up on what's going on in your world - glad you're settled in and you love your ward. I'll keep checking your blog and you do the same, K?
Hey Crystal!! Love the page. Dominic is too cute for words. As far as sleeping goes, have you tried co-sleeping? As long as Rich doesn't roll over, you should be fine. I have to call you one day. Take Care! xxo
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