September 16, 2007
Ferber method....stinks!
So....I'll be honest.....I have not been very disciplined when it comes to getting Gracey on a schedule for her naps and bedtime. It's been a real struggle for me because I want to rock her to sleep every time....mainly because it tears my heart in two to hear her crying when I know that if I just held her...she would be ok. You may be asking yourself "Why blog about this"....well...to tell you the truth it is because it is the only thing I could think of that would help keep my mind off hearing her cry in her crib...as I type. I am heading back to work and I know it is best for Gracey if she gets on more of a schedule and learns to get to sleep without me.....but wow...saying that....and walking thru it ...are two different stories. I am doing the Ferber method...I am 7 minutes away from checking on her again....and my heart lays in my stomach. When I went in the first time...it really broke my heart. I started to cry as she lay there...confused, crying, screaming actually...part of this was my failure to do it while she was younger. I feel just awful...but know that it is in her best interest. Man, being a mom is difficult. The worst part is that her crying has lasted for 30 minutes already....ughh....are you sure this is right? If it is best, why do I feel so horrible? Pray for me...it will be a difficult week as we transition with the sleeping schedule.....wait...she is silent ............did she fall asleep.....DARN..wishful thinking....still at it:)
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Oh Sweetie,
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you! It's hard but the payoff is so much better for all of you. Love you much!
Cindy
Sunny, I agree it stinks. I will pray for you. Being a mom is hard. But what a training ground God has given us through our role as mothers. - Love, Kimberly
ReplyDeleteI'm proud of you for working on this.. My mom told me once that "Just because it's easier for me, does not mean that it's best for my kids." I did the same thing with Livvie at first because it was too "hard" for me to hear her cry, and to be disciplined enough to get her on a daily shedule, but once I buckled down and did it, it was such a blessing.. for both of us! Keep it up, and call me if you need to!!
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