Diaper Swappers

MacMomma · 05-31-2012, 07:14 PM

DH and I have been cosleeping with DS since he was born. He is now 10.5 months, and we want to have him sleeping in his crib by a year old. Last night was the first night we put him down in his crib in the nursery. We went to bed later, but I only made it an hour and was a nervous wreck, so I had to go get him and bring him in bed with is. So I guess I'm wondering if you have any advice on letting him sleep on his own? I have a sound monitor, but just got scared with silly things like, "what if he stops breathing?"

mibarra · 05-31-2012, 08:39 PM

Turn the sound up so you can hear his baby snores.

I get that way too, flashes of what if. Take a deep breath, tell yourself it'll be ok, have DH talk you down. The more nights everyone wakes up fine the less nervous you get. I also always check on both kiddos before I go to bed to make sure they are ok, then I can go to bed knowing everything is fine.

MacMomma · 05-31-2012, 09:17 PM

I'll try to adjust the sensitivity on the monitor so I can hear his snores. All I can hear is the white noise maker in the background. Does it get easier each night? I was shocked at how hard it was for me to relax about it!

mibarra · 05-31-2012, 09:22 PM

It got easier for me after about the first 3 days or so... good luck!

rosefall · 05-31-2012, 09:46 PM

Mine were much older when we transitioned to the crib, but I still had that trouble. I think a lot of it had to do with my not falling asleep while nursing - the hormone release and all. It took a few weeks before I was easily able to fall asleep with them in the crib.

MyPerfectLife · 05-31-2012, 10:02 PM

I still have trouble and mine are 10, 7, and 3.5

. When DH is gone we all sleep together!

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SarahS12 · 05-31-2012, 10:04 PM

What about keeping the crib in your room for awhile to ease into it?

candlefire22 · 05-31-2012, 10:28 PM

I thought it was just me! DS is only 7 1/2 months so we are not putting him in his own room yet but just the thought stresses me out! Few weeks ago I laid him in his crib (in his sisters room) because he fell asleep while I ws getting her to sleep and my husband was like just leave him. You will hear him if he crystal... Well I left him but I didn't sleep a wink until he woke up and I brought him back to our room at like 12:30am! I just couldn't fall asleep! But maybe it has to do with being used to putting him to sleep while nursing. I beginning to think its as much a habit for me as it is for him

hpfgirl · 05-31-2012, 11:27 PM

I had DS in a bassinet in my room until he outgrew it at 2 months. For me, having a video monitor made the transition easier for me. I could turn it on any time and check that he was still breathing.

qsefthuko · 06-01-2012, 12:27 AM

I don't think you ever completely outgrow it. I still check on my 13 year old daughter and almost 9 year old son in the middle of the night. When my husband is at work(night worker) I often sleep on the couch just to be nearer to the kids.

05-31-2012, 07:14 PM	#1
MacMomma Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 401 Ratings: 12 Feedback: 100%	Having a hard time sleeping without DS DH and I have been cosleeping with DS since he was born. He is now 10.5 months, and we want to have him sleeping in his crib by a year old. Last night was the first night we put him down in his crib in the nursery. We went to bed later, but I only made it an hour and was a nervous wreck, so I had to go get him and bring him in bed with is. So I guess I'm wondering if you have any advice on letting him sleep on his own? I have a sound monitor, but just got scared with silly things like, "what if he stops breathing?" __________________ Sarah (24), SAHM to sweet little J (7/17/11), married (06/09) to my highschool sweetheart We are expecting baby boy #2 in early July 2013!! "But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that He is able to guard until that Day what has been entrusted to me"

05-31-2012, 09:17 PM	#3
MacMomma Registered Users Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 401 Ratings: 12 Feedback: 100%	Re: Having a hard time sleeping without DS I'll try to adjust the sensitivity on the monitor so I can hear his snores. All I can hear is the white noise maker in the background. Does it get easier each night? I was shocked at how hard it was for me to relax about it!

05-31-2012, 09:46 PM	#5
rosefall Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,579 Ratings: 92 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Having a hard time sleeping without DS Mine were much older when we transitioned to the crib, but I still had that trouble. I think a lot of it had to do with my not falling asleep while nursing - the hormone release and all. It took a few weeks before I was easily able to fall asleep with them in the crib. __________________ Mommy to DS 8-23-08, DD 9-19-10, and DD 11-25-12. I'm probably

05-31-2012, 10:02 PM	#6
MyPerfectLife Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 1,114 Ratings: 38 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	I still have trouble and mine are 10, 7, and 3.5 . When DH is gone we all sleep together! Sent from my DROID RAZR using DS Forum __________________ Abby, SAHM mom to Maddy (10), Benny (7), Annie (3.5),and Joshy (1). Wife to my traveling hub for 11 years! Almost FT student (2nd time around). My life is not perfect, but I keep telling myself if I say it enough I will believe it!

05-31-2012, 11:27 PM	#9
hpfgirl Registered Users Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Sunny California Posts: 4,272 Ratings: 108 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	I had DS in a bassinet in my room until he outgrew it at 2 months. For me, having a video monitor made the transition easier for me. I could turn it on any time and check that he was still breathing. __________________ Sara 3T/4T Trainers, Large Boy Wool, and Toddler AIOs for sale.