Sleep deprivation. Squirrel just started an interrupted sleep pattern, no me likey. George is teaching me some age-old parenting tips on getting Squirrel to sleep deeper and longer. George started a night time routine that isn't rigid but follows something like reading, lullaby, oil massage, diaper change, pajamas, feed, lullaby, sleep. We turned out the lights in the bedroom. It is a quiet place during bedtime. No talking. No more netflix. I work on the computer in the office and let Squirrel sleep alone until I am ready for bed. I don't like structure very much, but I do like sleep so it is a trade off. We will see what I get.
I have been reading the No Cry Sleep Solution. I like it because it provides advice that doesn't include letting your baby cry ever, not for a minute. I can support parents who chose to use the "cry it out" method, I just don't want to do it. In this book they talk about how the problem might be a parent who likes night wakings. And, I think she is talking about me. I cherish watching Squirrel in the middle of the night, sleeping, watching is little chest rise and fall. I love when he grabs my hand and holds it close to his chest. However the author, advises mothers/parents like me to let go of those night wakings and to focus on keeping that baby asleep in the dark room that remains quiet.
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