So since Lee has turned one, he had been plagued with illnesses. Two ear infections that I'm not positive that he's kicked yet and last Tuesday Lee got sick and from what we've gathered, a stomach bug. You'll love the details but I'll spare you. Anyway, around the same time, it has literally been a nightmare to put him down at night and to get him to sleep through the night. I feel like we've tried everything. Our methods include: standing next to the crib rubbing his back, letting him fall asleep in my arms and then trying to sneak him into his crib, singing/humming songs, stood there and made no sound but just put him down everytime he stood up (oh yes, he stand up in his crib now)...all with no luck. Tonight we are back to the good ol' Ferber method of letting him cry it out (T-minus 54 minutes but who's counting?). As any other mother might imagine, this is pure tourture for me. So I'm sitting out on our front porch typing this as a light rain is coming down while my bottom gets more numb by the minute. Oh, on the plus side, the lady who live above us just left, learning and laughing at my pain. Plus to add insult to injury, her dog is now howling. I feel your pain buddy.
Does anyone that's gone through this have any advice for us? My wonderful mother-in- law told me some encouraging advice, "As soon as you think you have them figured out, they will change." THAAAAAANKSSSSSS... (She really IS pretty great, but I didn't want to hear this!) :(
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Unfortunately, I don't really have any great advice! Not what you wanted to hear, I know. Could it be teeth or do you think that it is his ears? Maybe Motrin for one of those???? Good luck and we will say some prayers for patience and endurance!!
Thanks for the suggestion. We did think of Motrin, but we couldn't find it! Isn't that how things go?
Are you thinking about taking him to the Dr.? I don't know what would make him cry that much. Is he having trouble keeping food down?
I too would give motrin...it's my favorite!
UPDATE- We went and got our 1 year shots today so we are in for some not so fun days ahead. But the great news is NO more ear infection and BONUS! we bought some meds and he went to sleep tonight without crying! Yes, it just was last night that he cried for an hour! Thanks for all of your prayers and comments! It means so very much!!!!
Oh my! Sounds like a tough few days! I'm an advocate of Ferber for sure! Worked great with Noah. Sounds like Lee did better last night based on your comments...see you tonight!
Ohh, Kristin I feel your pain. I don't have any magic fixes but know that I am thinking of you and praying for wisdom and patience. Being a mommy is such a difficult job, but it is so rewarding. I hope he does well with his shots and starts sleeping again soon.
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