Sleep has been a hard thing to get around here. Little Miss Madison has been waking up crying multiple times a night. The only thing that had been stopping it was me picking her up, but as soon as you put her back down she starts screaming again. So after doing that 3 or 4 times, I'd just pick her up and bring her to bed with me. Most nights I would lay there with her and let her sleep there until she fell hard asleep, then move her back to her crib where she would sleep for at least 3 hours at a time. This started almost 2 months ago. Before that she was sleeping through the night, though some nights she might wake up once, but all you had to do was turn on her music. So I decided yesterday that we were going to start her napping in her crib and using the CIO method because I can't keep this up.
Nap #1 in her crib she cried for 15 mins before falling asleep. Now I would walk in and rub her back after 5 mins of crying. I want her to know that I'm still there and will be there when she needs me. She slept for an hour and a half.
Nap #2 in her crib. No crying right off the bat. After 40 mins of sleeping she woke up crying and I walked in patted her back for a few seconds and then walked out. She napped for another 50 mins!
Nap #3 in her crib. No crying at all. She slept for about 30 mins and then it was time to get up to eat.
Overnight - I put her down in her crib at 8:45, no problems. She slept until 10 when we started the crying game. I walked in patted her back for a few seconds walked out. This went on every 5 mins for 45 mins. After that she slept until 6 am! At this time she cried for a second and then fell back asleep, waking at 7:30 this morning! I call this success! Yes, because it would have gone on all night until I pulled her into bed with me and I didn't have to do that this time!
Today so far she is on Nap #2 in her crib. This morning, there was no crying until she woke up after a hour and a half. Nap #2 is going very well. Seems like it will mimic this mornings nap! Now, I'm hoping tonight is better than last night.
I'm so proud of myself for sticking with it and proud of my baby girl for doing better!
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
This past week.
Boy, this past week has been a whirlwind of craziness. I was unable to blog due to computer issues. I felt so out of touch that it wasn't even funny.
Monday - We arrived in the North Suburbs of IL in the early afternoon. It was in the 60's and stormy. A few tornados touched down in IL & WI. One of which, touched down basically across the street from a friend's house. We had to cancel our plans for the next day due to this because of the damage and she had no electricity. It was scary.
Tuesday - Madison and I had lunch with my mom. It was nice to spend some time with her. That night after Dan and my parents got off work. My parents picked up Madison, so she could spend the night with them. Yes, thats right it was my first baby free night since I got pregnant! It was truely hard to let her go. I took her out to the car and buckled her in. Then walked back into our room, where I was promptly greeted by both the dogs, who were fighting to lay on top of me. Maggie ended up winning. ShIt e cuddled with me for quite a while. Then Dan and I went to go see Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Part 1 on the IMAX. When the movie was over I called my mom to check on Madison. It was the only call I made that night. She was already asleep and doing fine.
Wednesday - Mom brought Madison back to me and we loaded up the truck and took our stuff and the dogs over to my parents. We basically hung out there until it was time to go pick up Dan from work. After that we went up to see my friend, Roberta and her family. It was nice being able to have time with them. They love my baby girl so much and us of course and we love them!
Thursday - Thanksgiving Day! Madison watched her first Thanksgiving Day parade. We headed over to my Aunt & Uncle's for dinner. It was a great time. As we gathered around the table to eat, I realized how truely rich and blessed I am. We are not rich in the sense that we have money, but in the sense that we have such wonderful people in our lives. Our families, our friends and lets not forget about our pets. I am thankful for everyone in my life. I would not be who I was if it were not for all of them. It is these wonderful people that makes my life a happy one. After dinner, we all had gathered in the living room and Madison was laughing at my Uncle's dog barking! It was so funny. She had everyone amused.
Friday - We got up and drove home. Oh, what a long drive it was. We got home, unloaded, and pretty much headed over to Dan's sister's house for Thanksgiving with his family. We had a blast with them. Its always fun. At the end of the night, I basically shoved the baby at his oldest nephew and he had no choice put to hold her. Yep, I'm evil, but now, he realizes its not a horrible or scary thing to hold a baby. Tons of pictures where taken! Too bad Dan had taken my camera to the car already!
Monday - We arrived in the North Suburbs of IL in the early afternoon. It was in the 60's and stormy. A few tornados touched down in IL & WI. One of which, touched down basically across the street from a friend's house. We had to cancel our plans for the next day due to this because of the damage and she had no electricity. It was scary.
Tuesday - Madison and I had lunch with my mom. It was nice to spend some time with her. That night after Dan and my parents got off work. My parents picked up Madison, so she could spend the night with them. Yes, thats right it was my first baby free night since I got pregnant! It was truely hard to let her go. I took her out to the car and buckled her in. Then walked back into our room, where I was promptly greeted by both the dogs, who were fighting to lay on top of me. Maggie ended up winning. ShIt e cuddled with me for quite a while. Then Dan and I went to go see Harry Potter & the Deathly Hallows Part 1 on the IMAX. When the movie was over I called my mom to check on Madison. It was the only call I made that night. She was already asleep and doing fine.
Wednesday - Mom brought Madison back to me and we loaded up the truck and took our stuff and the dogs over to my parents. We basically hung out there until it was time to go pick up Dan from work. After that we went up to see my friend, Roberta and her family. It was nice being able to have time with them. They love my baby girl so much and us of course and we love them!
Thursday - Thanksgiving Day! Madison watched her first Thanksgiving Day parade. We headed over to my Aunt & Uncle's for dinner. It was a great time. As we gathered around the table to eat, I realized how truely rich and blessed I am. We are not rich in the sense that we have money, but in the sense that we have such wonderful people in our lives. Our families, our friends and lets not forget about our pets. I am thankful for everyone in my life. I would not be who I was if it were not for all of them. It is these wonderful people that makes my life a happy one. After dinner, we all had gathered in the living room and Madison was laughing at my Uncle's dog barking! It was so funny. She had everyone amused.
Friday - We got up and drove home. Oh, what a long drive it was. We got home, unloaded, and pretty much headed over to Dan's sister's house for Thanksgiving with his family. We had a blast with them. Its always fun. At the end of the night, I basically shoved the baby at his oldest nephew and he had no choice put to hold her. Yep, I'm evil, but now, he realizes its not a horrible or scary thing to hold a baby. Tons of pictures where taken! Too bad Dan had taken my camera to the car already!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Amazing
Last night my friend, Jill, her daughter Jade and their dog, Paityn came to visit us. This was definitely not the first time they came over. Jade is a week older than Madison and its just amazing at how much these two girls have developed. The first time somewhere around 3 months old (ish) they both cried. If we got one calm, the other would have a fit. It became a little game to them I think. The next time they did better, then the last time they layed together under Madison's activity gym together and Jade grabbed Madison's shirt and they held hands. It was nice. Then last night they played independently for a while and then held them face to face. Oh, my! I was ready for all hell to break lose, but they played together. They held hands and reached for each other. They talked to each other.
I just find it amazing that 2- 5 month old girls can interact with each other as they did last night. It makes me so happy and so proud to be a Mom. Its so great to see the milestones and growth that my baby has made.
I just find it amazing that 2- 5 month old girls can interact with each other as they did last night. It makes me so happy and so proud to be a Mom. Its so great to see the milestones and growth that my baby has made.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Its that time of year
When I become a hunting widow. So if I'm a hunting widow, does that make Madison a hunting orphan?
Anyway, hubby had last week off for hunting and plans to hunt on weekends. He has been informed that he cannot hunt like he has in the past because we have a child now that deserves his attention. Since we had the talk about it, things have been better. He took a day off to spend with us and a couple other times took 1/2 a day off to spend with us too. I try as hard as I can to deal with his hunting because he works so hard for us and it allows me to stay home with our baby girl, however, he needs to do his share of understanding and take some time to spend with us, so that I can have a tiny break too.
We've been making plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It will be fun to see Madison during the holidays. I can't wait to see her stare at the lights on the tree in awe or her reaction to Santa. Look for the fun posts to follow on her first holidays!
Oh and in case I don't make it back here this week - Happy 30th Birthday, Christine! I wish we could come celebrate with you!
Anyway, hubby had last week off for hunting and plans to hunt on weekends. He has been informed that he cannot hunt like he has in the past because we have a child now that deserves his attention. Since we had the talk about it, things have been better. He took a day off to spend with us and a couple other times took 1/2 a day off to spend with us too. I try as hard as I can to deal with his hunting because he works so hard for us and it allows me to stay home with our baby girl, however, he needs to do his share of understanding and take some time to spend with us, so that I can have a tiny break too.
We've been making plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas. It will be fun to see Madison during the holidays. I can't wait to see her stare at the lights on the tree in awe or her reaction to Santa. Look for the fun posts to follow on her first holidays!
Oh and in case I don't make it back here this week - Happy 30th Birthday, Christine! I wish we could come celebrate with you!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Mom Vacation?!
So as my wonderful husband's vacation is coming up, I'm wondering, when do I get a vacation? He's not going anywhere but out into the fields to hunt. That leaves me at home with a baby and 2 dogs all day long every day. Out of the house by 5 am and home after 7pm. He deserves it because he works hard for us, but I'm beginning to think he doesn't feel the same about what I do. Now, yes, I get to stay home with my baby girl and take care of her, so I don't work in the sense that I go to a job everyday, but I work! Its hard work raising a baby and taking care of 2 dogs and a house. Not to mention that I have to remember everything and do little errands for him too. I am work around the clock 24/7. Even when he is home I do the majority of things Yes, he helps, but I feel like I have to ask him to take the baby so I can get a minute to myself. So tell me when does Mom get a vacation? Its beginning to feel like Mom won't get one until the child(ren) are 18 and out of the house. Don't get me wrong, I love my little girl and being able to take care of her, but I need a break every now and then too and without having to ask for it.
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