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| I have been co-sleeping with my daughter since she was 3 months old(Shes 6 months now) When she starts to get sleepy around 9pm I put her in her crib and she crys for a few minutes then falls asleep for 2 maybe 3 hours. Then she wakes up every hour after that and she will not go back in her crib. The only reason I started putting her in her crib in the first place is cuz I want her to take her naps in there and her doctor told me she will sleep better and longer. I love sleeping with her and I sleep better with her in my bed. I just wish she wouldnt wake up every hour. The only way she will go back to sleep is if I nurse her. Is it wrong to nurse her back to sleep? Am I encouraging a bad habit? The doctor said I was. The doctor also said I should be nursing her only 3-4 times a day and giving her solids 3 times a day. I give her solids 3 times a day but I nurse her much more then that. I feel so horrible telling her no milk or nursing for you! If she needs milk and nurturing and cuddling I feel as though I should give it to her. I guess my question is is that how could I get her to sleep longer at night without depriving her of the milk, nursing, and nuturing I feel she needs during the day?? How do the 2 relate? Is the doctor right when she says I have to let her cry it out and let her learn to comfort herself and put herself back to sleep in order for her to sleep longer stretches at night? |
| Posted by Lisa on 02/08/2009 10:43 AM
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| I am in the same boat as you. My daughter is almost 6 months and doing the same thing. I have done a lot of research on the sleep subject and it pretty much says let them cry it out. But I have also talked with alot of moms. I feel that it is important to do what you feel you should do. If letting her nurse more then 3 times a day feels right, then do it. Your baby is different then anyother one. I have heard that the cry it out method works wonders, but I tried it and it just didnt feel right to me. My daughter still wakes up wanting to nurse alot though to. So I am not sure what to do with that. Good luck, and listen to your instincts. I have a feeling that your child will turn out fine with whatever you choose to do. |
| posted by Annie on 02/08/2009 11:25 AM
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We coslept until our second son was born. My older son sleeps in his own bed now, but often finds his way into our bed by morning. I also nursed my older son until he was two and weaned after my youngest son was born (yep, I nursed through pregnancy and we all lived to tell!) Bottom line, trust your gut instinct, you are the mom and you spend the most time with your little one.
There are some great resources online and in the community. La Leche League is awesome for advice and support. Also, Dr. Sears is great. He advocates attachment parenting and has raised a bunch of kids.
I think doctors can be intimidating, but times are changing and we're learning more about child development all of the time. Doctors don't always keep up on this stuff. Do what feels right for you and find the support and info that will help you feel confident about your decisions. Good luck! |
| posted by gia on 02/08/2009 01:08 PM
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| I personally think you should change doctors. Anyone encouraging CIO is wrong in my opinion, and going against Attachment parenting. Nurse that baby to sleep if that's what works. Nurse, cuddle, love, rock, etc.... |
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