tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719522.post1019657874803084342..comments2023-07-25T09:56:29.339-04:00Comments on Grad Lab Adventures - <i>Now with less Grad Lab!</i>: The habit of sleepDr. Maureenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17212098874323500022noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719522.post-45011835434521687722007-05-07T14:00:00.000-04:002007-05-07T14:00:00.000-04:00Your sister is a wise woman! I have never heard a...Your sister is a wise woman! I have never heard a mother say she regretted the times she rocked her baby to sleep.S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05269785658851302261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8719522.post-12531658801886685472007-04-07T09:59:00.000-04:002007-04-07T09:59:00.000-04:00I have two sons, I parented the same with both. On...I have two sons, I parented the same with both. One sleeps horribly, and one sleepts great (relative to his brother). I'm entirely convinced that sleeping depends on not only the parenting style, but the child. A very schedule oriented parent can have a really bad sleeper, and a very fly-by-the-seat-of-their-pants parent can have a really great, scheduled sleeper. With my first son I stressed endlessly about his sleep habits, but it did nothing. If I learned anything during this time, it was that he eventually outgrew every single 'bad' stage he was in. For my second son, I decided what would be would be, and I would do my best. Relax, and follow your heart. This may be a stage where he simply needs you to do those things. Yes, he will probably get into a routine where he wants these things, but you know what..... you can break it when you feel he is ready, or he will decide he doesn't want it anymore. I've learned one thing being a parent these past 3 years, and that is sleeping is never consistant, no matter the child. So many things hinge on it such as teething, stomach problems, naps, stimulation during the day, etc. But take heart...a little lovin' during the night won't ruin him forever. With sleeping I think 50% of it comes from routine/schedule, and the other 50% has to come from what you think your babe needs. Good luck and here's a *hug*, cuz I know how bad it sucks to stay up shushing and rebinking. Best of luck tonight!Pretty Mommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10901882592872449307noreply@blogger.com