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Sleep Training Update

So, I tried the sleep training last night and I admit it I am a WIMP! I couldn't do it. I did the intervals but after 18 minutes (3 min, 5 min, then 10 min interval) I couldn't handle my babygirl crying. I'm not saying this method doesn't work because it has proven to work, but I'm the parent who spoils and gives in (shame on me, I know). Try it if it is for you. But, for me and my lil monkey, it is not the method for us. I am just going to stick to a schedule I am making and do that instead. Everything should fall into place.

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Mommy Of A Lil Monkey (:

Sleep Training Starts Tonight

Sorry I been M.I.A. for a few, but things have been a little hectic on this end. So I finally decided enough is enough with the stress, worrying, and all the other great emotions that come from motherhood. I decided it was time to make a schedule (and actually stick to it!) and start sleep training for my little monkey. I found a great mommy blog who has an article about Dr. Richard Ferber’s book, Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems. You can click the link if you are interested in buying the book from Amazon. What it is is sleep training for babies (usually 5 months and up). I'm excited about getting my little monkey on a schedule so we can play during the day and actually sleep through the night, something that comes very seldom in the first few months of motherhood. But I am also anxious and scared because letting her cry is something I never do. :( Here below I copied and pasted Noob Mommy's article and also the link. I give her full credit for this article but thought it was too good not to share. I will also be posting everyday and maybe multiple times to let you guys know how things are going with the sleep training. 
It officially starts now,
Mommy Of A Little Monkey (:

HERE IS NOOB MOMMY'S ARTICLE

(CHECK OUT HER SITE FOR OTHER GREAT TIPS & SCHEDULES)

http://noobmommy.com/ 

HOW TO SLEEP TRAIN YOUR BABY USING CIO OR DR. FERBER’S PROGRESSIVE-WAITING METHOD

november 6, 2008 245 comments

Photo by Paul Sapiano

After venturing to all ends of the earth… from the top of Mt. Kilimanjaro to the snaking mouth of the Amazon; from the worn steps of the Great Wall to the barren sands of the Outback… I have concluded that all parents really want to know one thing, and one thing only… *drumroll*

How do I get my baby to sleep through the night?

Well, Grasshopper, you have come to the right place. I plan to share what I’ve learned from Dr. Richard Ferber’s book, Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems. You may have heard of Ferber, the notorious Cry-It-Out creator who no longer wishes to be known as the CIO guy. He’s kinda like Prince (TAFKAP), but the TAFKACIOG version (the artist formerly known as cry it out guy).

His sleep training is very well known in the parenting world (but often incorrectly applied and therefore misunderstood). However, after having survived this myself, I highly recommend it. If you break into a cold sweat at the thought of having to put your noob down for bed, then you you’ll want to get this book. If you’d rather give birth thrice over sans epidural, instead of having to rock your old lump of coal to bed/nap/and the like for the umpteenth time, then his book is for you.

Does your noob really have a sleep problem?

Little ones (5 months +) who are not able to soothe themselves and fall asleep or fall back to sleep on their own probably have a sleep problem. If you are rocking, nursing, standing upside down with one leg at 35 degrees, or holding your breath until baby is asleep, then this may be for you. And if you find yourself going in to soothe your noob several times a night (so many times you’re actually embarrassed to tell anyone the real number), then I’m afraid to say, you might have some dirty little sleep habits brewing.

When can I start to Ferberize he-who-shall-not-sleep-through-the-night?

TAFKACIOG states that at 3-4 months, most full-term infants should be “settling” in, and you may considerpreparing for his Progressive-Waiting Approach (known on the streets as Cry It Out). By 5-6 months, you should probably be taking definite steps to address your baby’s sleep problem.

Keep in mind that sleeping through the night depends on when your baby goes to bed and how old she is. For example, by 5-6 months, babies can go at least 10 hours without a middle of the night feed, if the baby is at a healthy weight (or without special needs).

The Big Warning, Disclosure, and Pep Talk

First, take a couple shots of the hardest liquor you can find – the kind that’ll put some hair on your chest. Spam your neighbors with lengthy letters of apology (include bribe money). Purchase NRA-approved ear muffs for yourself and possibly your neighbors. Then crumple up into fetal position holding onto that bottle of liquor and cry like your baby.

You’re going to hate yourself. You’re going to think you’re an awful, cruel, heartless parent. You’re going to cry Uncle, want to give up after the first 30 minutes, and make up excuses as to why this was a terrible decision. As a Sleep Training Survivor (and there really should be some fancy medal parents can wear after going through this), I know that it’s the hardest thing to hear your adorable, helpless flesh and blood crying … in their crib… all alone. It blows. But… and there’s a big BUT. The rewards are so worth it.

Right after we finished sleep training Noob Baby, we could put her down in the crib and walk away with just a sweet little kiss goodnight. She would babble and talk to herself for a few minutes before drifting off to sleep on her own. We didn’t have to tiptoe around her room like burglars. I was able to get … now wait for it… at least 10 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night.

Inevitably, someone is going to tell you that you’re a terrible parent for doing this. To them I say, have you read the book and tried it as Ferber recommends … not how you think it should be done? You might hear someone say they left their noob in the room all night to cry without checking on them. Well, that is NOT how the training works. Instead of listening to the misinformed, I suggest you find someone who is going to be supportive and knowledgeable. Make your hubby or wifey be the rock when you feel you’re about to throw the whole thing out the window after day one. Luckily, Noob Daddy was there to encourage and comfort me. I left him with the Ferber book and allowed him to take the reigns when I thought the war had been lost. Trust me, I’m so ridiculously Type A. Allowing anyone to take over was very very difficult.

Just when I thought I had caused some permanent damage to my precious little sleep monster, I’d find her giggling and beaming at me the next morning.

She seemed, dare I say it, happy! There were definitely no hard feelings. After just a few days of sleep training, everyone in the Noob household was already displaying signs of true, restful sleep.

Preparing for the Progressive-Waiting Approach (commonly known as Cry it Out)

• For the first few days, pick a starting bedtime that is no earlier than the usual time your child falls asleep. It’s ok for bedtime to be a little later than his usual bedtime. Moving this start time later will help him fall asleep more quickly, but don’t move back his wake up time.
• Put your child into the crib or bed awake, in the place you want him to be sleeping. No rocking, swinging, etc. He should fall asleep under the same circumstances that he will wake normally during the night.
• When he cries or calls for you at bedtime or upon waking up at night, check him briefly at increasing intervals (see chart below for guidelines, but you can adjust the minutes to your own comfort level). Do not spend more than one or two minutes with him when you check in. Your job is to reassure him, not to help him stop crying or fall asleep. You may replace a fallen blanket or toy, but only once.

Number of Minutes to Wait Before Responding To Your Child

Day 1 - 3 min (1st wait); 5 min (2nd wait); 10 min (3rd wait); 10 min (subsequent waits)

Day 2 – 5 min; 10 min; 12 min; 12 min (subsequent waits)

Day 3 – 10 min; 12 min; 15 min; 15 min (subsequent waits)

Day 4 – 12 min; 15 min; 17 min; 17 min (subsequent waits)

Day 5 – 15 min; 17 min; 20 min; 20 min (subsequent waits)

Day 6 – 17 min; 20 min; 25 min; 25 min (subsequent waits)

Day 7 – 20 min; 25 min; 30 min; 30 min (subsequent waits)

• When you reach the maximum number of minutes to wait for a night, continue to leave the room for the same interval – no longer – until your child falls asleep while you are out of the room.
• I grant you permission at this point to curl into fetal position and curse like a dirty sailor.
• Dr. Ferber says that by the 3rd or 4th day, your child “will most likely be sleeping very well. If further work is necessary, continue following the chart down to day 7.” If there is still improvement after that, continue by adding a minute to each interval on successive days. *If things are not improving or are getting worse, you may have to rethink your approach.* He discusses alternatives in another section.
• If your child wakes during the night, restart the schedule from the first waiting time and work up to the maximum.
• Continue this routine after each waking until a time in the morning (usually 5 or 6 am) after which it is unlikely your child will fall back asleep. Do not let him go right back to sleep in another room. If he’s still asleep at his usual waking time in the morning, wake him up.
• Naptime: Use the same waiting schedule for naps, but if your child hasn’t fallen asleep after half an hour, or if he is awake again and calling or crying vigorously, end the nap. He may fall asleep on his own in another room, which is fine initially, as long as he does it by himself without the associations you are trying to break. However, don’t let the amount of napping time increase to make up for the sleep he lost at night. Also, don’t let naps run so late (past 4 pm) that they will interfere with falling asleep at night.
• Keep a record: Follow your schedule carefully, and chart your child’s sleep patterns in detail. This is a great way for you to visually see the progress when you feel like everything is shit. Seriously.

This was just an excerpt from Dr. Richard Ferber’s book, Solve Your Child’s Sleep Problems. If you have an older child who sleeps in a bed, or if your baby sleeps with you, refer to the book for more detailed solutions. I hope this brief, but-not-so-brief, guide helps you as you start sleep training your noob.

Shooting Stars! Get Your Wishes Ready

Make your wishes. Shooting stars will be here on Aprill 22nd. What will you be wishing for?

New School Progess

So over the weekend I decided to go back to school and start online courses for my high school diploma and college degree in Child Day Care. Its going great. I knew I had to do something that my daughter could look up to me for. I also realized when you actually pay tution, you study way more and make sure you get A's. I'm almost done my first semester and I only been doing it since Monday. Currently I have a 4.0 GPA (:

If you were wondering what schools I am attending they are
-Beacon Hill Career High School ($77 a month/18 months)
-U.S. Career Institute ($5 to start, $29 a month)

Fun Idea For Summer Nights

I saw this on an app, I am deffiently going to try this one this summer. Hope y'all do too (:

Love,
Mommy Of A Little Monkey

Cute Pic Of The Day

I came across this on the internet and thought I'd share it with you all.

Love,
Mommy To A Little Monkey

The AVON Opprotunity

I know many of you heard of AVON before but have you heard about the AVON Opprotunity? I started AVON about 4 months ago after my daughter was born. I chose to do AVON fulltime so I could be at stay at home mom. It works for me and is so easy. Even if you have a job you can do AVON on the side for extra money. The possibilities are endless with AVON. For a small investment of $10 you start your own business. You brochure is your store, which is way cheaper and easier than having to rent a store and stock it with products.

So you may be asking well what's the catch? Is it a scam? Actually its not. So let's break down the cost/fees of everything.

-$10 start up fee (includes 20 brochures, samples, books, sales tools, etc)
-Brochures: $19 for 100 brochures
-Samples: $1 for 10

There's other things you can invest but don't have to right away and can wait until your business grows.

Here's another plus! You own your own business, your self employed, so when you file taxes next year you can claim all food, gifts, gas you bought, a space of your house, office supplies, cleaning supplies, car washes, and gas mileage. Those are just some of the few things you are able to claim on taxes from being self-employed.

If you are interested in doing this you can go to www.sellavon.com and use refrence code: shelbygoodwin

What To Do With Used Easter Eggs

Do you have leftover or used platic easter eggs? What about that messy grass that the Easter Bunny leaves in your kids baskets? If you do, then you have almost everything you need to make this beautiful and did I say EASY Easter Wreath! The only other things you need is a hot glue gun, styrofoam circle, piece of ribbon, and a wreath hanger (you can get all this at michaels or joanns). First you place the styrofoam circle on a flat surface. Then glue easter grass wherever you want then do the same with the plastic eggs. Last tie a ribbon at the top, put on wreath hanger and VIOLA! You have a beautiful but simple Easter decoration to put on your door for next year. You could even make it more personal by letting your kids decorate the plastic eggs before glueing them on.

Love,
Mommy Of A Little Monkey (:

Welcome To My Life As A Mommy Of A Little Monkey

Welcome to my blog! Let me tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Shelby, I am a Mother, Wife, Student, and am employed plus run my own AVON business. I have a lot on my plate but I enjoy every minute of it. I started this blog to post about events that happen in my life on a everyday basis. There is never a day that is the same! Sometimes its funny, happy, sad, but always exciting. I also will post on ways to be stay at home mom, tips and tricks, beauty secrets, etc. Whatever you can think of I will be blogging. 

Welcome to my life as a Mommy Of A Little Monkey.