tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943060470929085549.post3933570931088655649..comments2024-02-22T22:40:09.294-05:00Comments on Life of a Catholic Librarian: Anybody have any energy that they could loan me?Tiffanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05772700828819881141noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3943060470929085549.post-64855665672207127392011-09-15T15:29:18.361-04:002011-09-15T15:29:18.361-04:00I think you're reaching the apex of her finall...I think you're reaching the apex of her finally self-soothing.<br /><br />So here's my two cents, for what it's worth. If she can flip herself on her stomach, she can sleep on her stomach. Our pedi said we should still put our son on his back, but I really stopped fighting him on that one because he just flipped right over. Shh...don't tell. I understand the whole back sleeping thing for SIDS, but there's some research that suggests that SIDS is more genetically linked.<br /><br />Second bit...have you talked to your pediatrician about Anne's massive spit-ups? I have a friend whose child was diagnosed with acid reflux. After she was put on medications and slept elevated, she slept oh so much better. All babies have it to some extent, but some have it so bad they can't sleep all that well.<br /><br />Just some thoughts and maybe you've already given them a try. All babies operate differently. I sorta forced HB on a schedule, which I'm sure is not daycare approved, but it kept us sane. I also figured out that in the beginning he woke up a lot because he was hungry, but sounds like you've already started solids. He also behaved himself/entertained himself as long as he was snuggled next to me so I would sleep while listening to him coo.<br /><br />Hang in there. I'm sure in the next month things will get easier. HB didn't sleep through the night until he was a year old. And didn't start waking up only once until around 9 months of age. Before that he woke up at least twice or three times a night.<br /><br />It's hard to work and deal with a small child. I was lucky to be able to sleep with him when he did sleep. But with baby number 2, life will be interesting. I may end up crashing on the floor of my house or on big brother's bed on occasion. But we'll see.Deltaflutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00489950329698009256noreply@blogger.com