Well, we let Ben cry it out last night. We did his normal routine .. bath, lotion, getting dressed, sleep sack, book, nurse and he went down for a whole 10 mins before waking up. The crying began and Brian and I took turns going in and checking. After 45 mins, he was sound asleep at 7:30 p.m. We both thought "that was way too easy." Then he woke up at 10:30 p.m. He usually wakes at this time but wouldn't nurse so Brian fed him a bottle. He went down in the crib and cried for 10 mins. When I checked on him, he was sucking his thumb, fast asleep. He awoke again at 3 a.m. Again, this is normal so I tried to feed him and he wouldn't nurse. That was very frustrating for me but Brian told me to keep trying. Finally, he calmed down and ate and was back to sleep until 5:30 a.m. where I brought him into bed and cuddled with him. Since I don't get to see him during the day, I like cuddling with him before I get ready for work but I know someday we'll have to break this habit.
It will be interesting to see how tonight goes. Wish us luck.
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I think cuddle time is good for both of you, really I do. My nine year old boy still asks to cuddle before bed; but we have to watch Nickolodean. A price I gladly pay, since I know he'll probably out grow this eventually. My husband never cuddles his mother anymore, after all.
Oh I miss cuddle time so much. Now the little one only cuddles when she's sick or hurt.
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