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livy820
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i feel like a terrible mom...
DD is 7months old and has always had to be rocked to sleep. lately every time we try to put her down she wakes right up. i am off today and was getting so frustrated because i would have her asleep put her in her crib and then she woud pop immeditately up. so i let her cry it out and the poor thing cried for 25 minutes. she finally fell asleep but i feel MISERABLE and just want to hug her
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Posted 12/11/08 10:41 AM  |
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nferrandi
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Re: i feel like a terrible mom...
I know it's tough, but you are actually doing her a favor. Good sleep habits are one of the biggest gifts you can give your little one. They need their rest. 
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| Posted 12/11/08 10:43 AM |
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livy820
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Re: i feel like a terrible mom...
Posted by nferrandi
I know it's tough, but you are actually doing her a favor. Good sleep habits are one of the biggest gifts you can give your little one. They need their rest.
thanks..i just hate to hear her cry. it melts my heart.
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| Posted 12/11/08 10:45 AM |
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Re: i feel like a terrible mom...
DD#1 also needed to be rocked for what seemed like F-O-R-E-V-E-R...
unfortunately, the only thing that started to help was belly sleeping...a big no-no for some, but what DD needed to get more rest.
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| Posted 12/11/08 10:49 AM |
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Diana1215
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Re: i feel like a terrible mom...
Posted by livy820
Posted by nferrandi
I know it's tough, but you are actually doing her a favor. Good sleep habits are one of the biggest gifts you can give your little one. They need their rest.
thanks..i just hate to hear her cry. it melts my heart.
ITA with Nicole!
And, you are saving yourself lots of troubles down the road by taking care of this now believe me! It only gets harder as they get older!
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| Posted 12/11/08 10:53 AM |
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dooodles
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Re: i feel like a terrible mom...
Please don't feel like a terrible Mom
It's better to do this now as much as it breaks your heart
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| Posted 12/11/08 10:59 AM |
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livy820
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Re: i feel like a terrible mom...
thanks i keep trying to tell myself it is for the best.
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| Posted 12/11/08 11:07 AM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: i feel like a terrible mom...
You are not a terrible mom. We did CIO with DS and it's hard. Once they understand it though, naps and bed time are a dream..Sooo much easier! Please don't feel like a bad mom!
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| Posted 12/11/08 11:19 AM |
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pinkandblue
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Re: i feel like a terrible mom...
I was a total CIO failure....I rocked dd for 12 months 
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| Posted 12/11/08 11:20 AM |
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headoverheels
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Re: i feel like a terrible mom...
Posted by nferrandi
I know it's tough, but you are actually doing her a favor. Good sleep habits are one of the biggest gifts you can give your little one. They need their rest.
i totally agree - what a great way to put it. you are a GREAT mom for letting her learn to fall asleep on her own!
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| Posted 12/11/08 11:21 AM |
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hope07
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Re: i feel like a terrible mom...
Im still rocking at 9 months. I actually love it though (and so does DS)
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| Posted 12/11/08 5:21 PM |
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lovemy2boys
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Re: i feel like a terrible mom...
awwww, In a couple weeks you will be so happy you did this
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| Posted 12/11/08 5:27 PM |
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livy820
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Re: i feel like a terrible mom...
thanks again. i actually love rocking her and having her sleep on me for a bit...and  i would continue to do it if i could put her down without her waking up
i just did it again for her nap and she cried for 20 minutes instead of 25. i guess that is progress but i still feel awful. i rocked her first, put her down, and she woke up immediately.
i hope this is worth it
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| Posted 12/11/08 6:03 PM |
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