Maxwell has decided recently that he only wants to sleep when being held and rocked. He can be completely asleep in my arms, and I will gently put him in his crib and he FREAKS out. And I mean FREAKS.
For so long, he was not stable enough to "cry it out" (the infamous stage of many babies) and always had to be cuddled and reassured. His heart and lungs absolutely could not take the stress of a lot of crying.
However, he is a stronger boy now and can handle a lot more...but he still prefers the other way. Right now as I write this post he is freaking out in his crib. Furious about having to take a nap (even though he feel asleep in my arms within minutes and is definitely very tired).
Isn't it amazing how your baby's cry is one of the most pathetic and stressful sounds in the world? It just breaks my heart, but yet I know he has to learn how to sleep on his own.
I am not very good at this "tough love" thing yet...but I'll keep trying. (Sounds like he is already calming down as I write this...oh how I hope!)
9 comments:
Tough love is VERY hard and when you have a child with special needs its even harder. Eva has become more cuddly too and wants to be held ALOT more. she even puts her head on my shoulder everytime I pick her up.
Hang in there we will all get it one day.
Crystal and Eva
At 5, Katie still likes for someone to be holding her, or at least lying next to her, when she goes to sleep. She will at least stay asleep most of the time now when we lay her down, but she still needs that closeness to fall asleep.
I've never been too good at the "tough love" thing, either. In fact, I'll occasionally go and pick up her during her nap and hold her--it's more for me than it is her! There's nothing that comes close to filling up your heart with love than holding your sleeping child.
Leslie and Katie
he has come so far was looking at the old blog archives what a big baby hes become so strong and you were there allways to hold him and i love u for it xxxxxxxx
Yep, tough love is hard. Amy, you are incredible and I know you both will get through this time period. Max is changing everyday and is becoming quite a little man.
Love & Prayers,
Carolyn in WV
Oh, that is so sweet and adorable, but you are right, the tough love thing is not really an option. I know how hard it is for both of you. We love you. Hug Maxwell for me and Alex. Thanks. Hand in there.
Love,
Diane and Alex
That sounds familiar. I think Jonah and Max had a little discussion behind our backs. I hope that Max figures it out soon...it really is an awful feeling.
Sleep well, Mr. Max.
Kristy
Mighty Maxwell is such a smart little boy! He knows that the safest place on earth is in his momma's arms.
Oh, Amy, I feel your pain. I remember when Libby was little and having a fit in her pack-n-play and Tom wouldn't let me go get her. He kept telling me I'd thank him someday if I would let her cry until she fell asleep or learned how to comfort herself. I think that day, I ended up crying as much as her! And you know what? She's four and her tears still break my heart. I guess that's part of being a mom ... always wearing your own heart on the outside from now on. Hang in there. You're doing an awesome job!
Love from Memphis...
Paula & Libby
Tough love is definitely hard... maybe that's why I have a spoiled rotten 4 y/o. LOL
Hang in there!
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