Tonight is the first night Baby Michael will be sleeping in his own room.
For the past several nights, he has been particularly...um...shall we say, chatty? whiny? demanding? throughout the night, leaving Mom and Dad pretty darn tired. He's not always hungry, but sometimes just needs a little hug before he goes back to sleep. He also wiggles so much during the night that the pin in the cradle loosens and he ends up tilted towards one side or another.
Sometimes, he just whines, maybe even while still sleeping, but it is disturbing enough that one of us is bound to get up and try and figure out what he needs, only to find out that by the time he is in our arms, he is already asleep again. So, did he really need that involvement from us? Did we really have to get up? Could he have gotten to sleep on his own?
We've been exhausted, and are definitely at the point of seeing if a softer, bigger, comfy-er bed will do the trick. Not only that, but him being in his own room will give him the freedom to fuss a little in is bed a little and see if can get himself to sleep without having mom or dad interrupting him.
So, we'll see how he does. It may be short-lived, but so far, he seems pretty happy in there. But I miss him in our room already. It's a big step--our little boy in his own room!
3 comments:
Oh, this is exciting, but I understand how it's a little bittersweet! Even though his room isn't far away, it can sure feel like it. I do hope it means a sounder sleep for all three of you, though -- that would be a nice benefit!
I think we're going to move Peter to the boys room soon, too -- he's not sleeping as soundly in our room as he used to, and I think this is about when Jack and Thomas graduated to their cribs -- it just seemed like the right time.
Aw, he's growing up.
I hope it goes smoothly.
I agree, it is very exciting that Michael is in his own room. I am sure it will be wonderful (after the small separation adjustment) for all of you. I am also sure that he will get a better sleep in the big boy crib. I pray that is a good experience for all of you.
It must be very cool to be able to secretly watch him as he prepares to put himself to sleep or just watching him checking out his surroundings. I pray for good sleep for all.
Keep up your sleep and resting whenever possible.
It was truly wonderful seeing you all on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Looking forward to hopefully seeing you next weekend.
Love to all
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