I'm NOT a fan of crying it out. But, I really want him to learn to put himself to sleep, instead of letting me do it for him. It's so hard sitting here listening to him cry and be SO mad! I'm going in there in 10 minute intervals to let him know I'm still here and everything is okay. I started at 9:47 am this morning, because he kept falling asleep on me, so I knew he was tired. Went and talked to him at 9:57 am came back at 9:59 am went and talked to him at 10:09 am came back at 10:12 am, and here I am again sitting and waiting and wishing and hoping (hey that's a Jack Johnson song, LOL!) that he will fall asleep. It's interesting because he will get quiet, and when he's quiet I just hold my breath and think, "Is this it? Is he asleep?" (fingers crossed), but then he starts crying again! It breaks my heart </3
10:17 am: It's still quiet in there...hmmmm? Don't want to open the door b/c I'm afraid I will wake him up, but kind of curious if he is asleep...I will wait til 10:22 am to go check, but I MUST be a ninja when I go check...10:25 am: HE'S ASLEEP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (happy dance)
It is always really hard the first couple of times, but soon you both will be fine. Praying that this transition goes smoother.
ReplyDeleteAw, it's no fun but it is good for both of you that he learns to fall asleep on his own, don't feel like a bad mommy for it. I used to hold my breathe too during that quiet part and hate it when I'd hear him start up again, now I find myself saying, "She's gonna start crying again," and then I'm pleasantly surprised when she stays quiet. It does really help to watch the clock too because if you don't it can feel like they've been crying forever when it was only a few minutes. We've always let Dakota cry it out because I'd rather have her get in the habit now than having to reteach her later.
ReplyDeleteI know how hard it is. When I hear him cry, I just want to go in and pick him up. It is hard to make these kinds of decisions, but good for you for doing what is best for your son and not what is easiest for you.
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