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Sleep Fail
LC suggested that Seth get up a couple times with Abe and try to settle him. That way Abe wouldn't automatically expect milk from Mom. Well we tried it last night. Ultimate fail. I think we actually made Abe more mad because he thought Mumma would get up with him. And Seth got frustrated and didn't know what to do to get Abe back to sleep. At 2:00 we switched back.
Seth actually said that he respects me even more because of what I do with Abe in the middle of the night. I don't think he realized how much work it is. He said, "When did you become the more patient person?? Oh...on November 4th."
Yup.
Re: Sleep Fail
That is kinda how it all works. The little ones are pissed the first few nights because they aren't getting what they expect (milk, pacifier, a trip to mom and dad's bed, etc). It gets easier as you progress. That being said, you guys will need to figure out what is more important; sleep in the short term or sleep in the long term. And I think that sometimes depends upon the day!
Maybe try again on a weekend or a night where Seth doesn't have to be anywhere in the morning?
I think this is really great advice!
This too will get better also. It was like this for us as well, and I would get frustrated and just take over. But, after time, I needed to get sleep and we just pulled through and actually ironically, over time, Luke settles down WAY better with Nick. He is the one to put him for a nap or to bed because Luke associates dad with, ah, he's not going to provide me anything, bed time.
It's long and like KClouts said, somedays your needs are way more important.
I agree! The first night is the worst and it seems impossible for a couple nights, but it does get better! As much as you want to give in (I did!) you have to be strong.... my doctor said it will be the hardest thing for us as parents but be great for the baby and us in the long run.
This EXACTLY.