It's official - we are completely smitten with this sweet boy! But then who wouldn't fall in love with a face like that?! We have been blessed with a very affectionate baby and we are enjoying him to the fullest. He is now waving hello/good-bye and learning important things like playing "peek a boo" and clapping his hands. He's been taking steps ever since we brought him home, but yesterday (his ten month birthday) he took ten steps all at once! As far as we're concerned, he's practically perfect except for one tiny little flaw - he's NOT SLEEPING at night!! We were told that his foster mom let him fall asleep with a bottle so we finally capitulated and let him have it in his bed (something we said we'd never let our babies do!) but now that isn't even working and he's been waking up about every hour throughout the night! So, if anyone has suggestions for us (especially if you've adopted an older infant) please share! Other than this minor issue of parental sleep deprivation (thankfully the girls have been sleeping just fine), all is well in our household and we are thoroughly enjoying this sweet new addition.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Sweet Baby, Tired Parents
It's official - we are completely smitten with this sweet boy! But then who wouldn't fall in love with a face like that?! We have been blessed with a very affectionate baby and we are enjoying him to the fullest. He is now waving hello/good-bye and learning important things like playing "peek a boo" and clapping his hands. He's been taking steps ever since we brought him home, but yesterday (his ten month birthday) he took ten steps all at once! As far as we're concerned, he's practically perfect except for one tiny little flaw - he's NOT SLEEPING at night!! We were told that his foster mom let him fall asleep with a bottle so we finally capitulated and let him have it in his bed (something we said we'd never let our babies do!) but now that isn't even working and he's been waking up about every hour throughout the night! So, if anyone has suggestions for us (especially if you've adopted an older infant) please share! Other than this minor issue of parental sleep deprivation (thankfully the girls have been sleeping just fine), all is well in our household and we are thoroughly enjoying this sweet new addition.
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I'm so happy for you guys! He just didn't want you to miss out on the lack of sleep stage of a new baby :)
Couple of thoughts on the sleep (or lack of) thing:
How much is he napping during the day? Maybe he has his days and nights mixed up still??? Try keeping him up more during the day - or put him to bed a bit later in the evening so he WILL be tired
Did he have his own room before you got him? Maybe he doesn't like to be alone.
Praying he adjusts well and you get some sleep :)
Thanks, Jolene! That's exactly right, we are paying our dues for not having him as a newborn! :) Thanks for the ideas. We are limiting his naps and he is sleeping in our room, but neither of those things have seemed to make a difference. It is probably just a matter of time before he gets adjusted to all the new things in his life... patience is of the essence! :)
~ E
Another idea to file away - a white noise machine. Have you tried one? It might be helpful for his room or your room! For one of our kiddos it was pure gold and got her back to sleep without any problems. Worth a try!
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