I haven't taken any new pictures since my last post, so I'll just put up one of my favorites. This one was up on the screen at church during her dedication. :)Today I have experienced a completely different baby...in a good way. My wonderful friend, Kristen, saved my sanity by loaning me her copy of the book, On Becoming Babywise. I have heard of this book for the last several years from many different people who said that following the principles outlined in the book led to their young babies sleeping through the night. However, I had not had a chance to purchase and read the book. Kristen brought it over to me last Thursday and I started reading immediately. I started really implementing the principles on Saturday. The biggest change for me was putting her in her crib when she showed signs of being tired and needing a nap and then leaving her there, crying or not. One of her naps really didn't qualify as a nap because it was lots of crying, with me returning at 15 minute intervals to pat her back or rock her again. But I stuck to the schedule and did not quit the naptime just because she was crying. Yesterday there was less crying during naps, as I'm sure she was starting to catch on to what was going on. Today, naps have been wonderful!! She only cried during one of them and I recognized it as a need for a new diaper so I went in immediately to fix the problem and she was fine after that. I have been able to accomplish so much more today without having to hold a crying or sleeping baby. And Karys has been happier as well. During her awake times she is happy and content. One of her awake times we spent in her room, unpackaging more toys!! :) I didn't realize one of the perks of mommyhood was getting to play with all the toys! ;) So basically I write all of this to say: THANK YOU, KRISTEN!! :)
3 comments:
Babywise rocks! I've got two AWESOME sleeper because of it!
So glad to hear that it is helping you. I think it helps moms gain some confidence in the beginning when there are so many questions. You are a great mom with or without the help of a book!
I used Babywise with both my boys and was very pleased with the results.
Just remember, you are her mom. Not the Ezzos. I liked most of what I read, but some of it I thought was a little opinionated. Pray for discernment as you read it, then implement the ideas and things you agree with, but don't worry if you veer a little off from it.
I agree with Kristen's comment. :-)
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