Andrew has gotten to a place where he depends on someone holding him til he falls asleep. So today the journey begins, he is crying in his crib for the first time, to fall asleep. I hate doing this to my kids, I hate hearing the piercing screams come from the room. I hate going in the room to reassure him he is ok and that it's time to go to sleep. But, I have so much on my list to do, I can't sit and hold/rock him for 10-15 min til he falls asleep. I put him in at 8:55am, it's now 9:16 and he just stopped crying. YEAH that is the shortest with any of the kids. The first time Jake cried it out it was over an hour. Isabelle, she's a whole other story. She cried 3 hours and never went to sleep- I don't think she ever cried herself to sleep- that's the will of her!So, hopefully I can stick to it. I love cuddling with Andrew, he is so sweet!
Babe I am very impressed. I know this is such a difficult thing to go through. I hate it to. But you are making the best decision for the long run. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteOh Auntie Carrie want to rock him to sleep. I really miss you guys!
ReplyDeleteYou have been speaking too much Spanish. That first sentence makes no sense.
ReplyDeleteI was shocked at how absolutely hard it is to listen to your own child cry. I never thought it would be as hard as it is! Something about it just tugs at your heart strings!!!
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