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Originally Posted by ShannonMVT
What do you do if you think they do still need to eat at night? There was one night Matthew only woke up once (glorious night!) and I could tell he was just ravenous when he nursed!
If only I could force my Dh to read that book...
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well shannoon I am not doctor but most of what you'll read that doctors have written (and if you ask your pedi) they will most likely say that there will never be a night when biologically he needs to eat....he will only WANT to eat and that is a big difference...that's why as parents we are smarter then them.. HA! But you could make sure he eats well enough all day so that the chances of him "feeling" hungry at night will be reduced. Let Matthew prove you wrong and he'll show you he can do it - its worth a try - if it doesn't work at least you'll know you tried everything!
and Michelle - yes there are plenty of articles by reputable doctors that will explain how necessary sleep (and good unbroken continuous sleep) is for developing babies/children....for their all around growth. Now if your baby wakes up at night and you go to them and do whatever you need to do they will still grow up to be fine people of course! But probably everyone in the home deep down wants to sleep all night without interruption....right!
speaking of which - SUCCESS! Nora cried for about 2 min after I put her down last night and then NOTHING...well a little babbling at 5 am but I have a 6:30 (sun up) rule with my kids so I ignored it - and I got up at 6:30 and she's STILL asleep and its almost 7:30 - GLORIOUS RESULTS! Oh wait I think I hear her...gotta go - I'm excited to see her smiling face
Erin....I hope it works for Jenna if she needs it! It sounds like you already have a little good sleeper on your hands...sounds like she'll be like Nora - easily back on track if she goes astray!
Resi - I would not think you're nuts! I truly believe every baby and every mama needs to do what makes them happy - and it sounds like the routine you and Oliver have makes you happy, and he's a happy and healthy little guy!!!!....now when he's 3 or 4.......it'll be interesting
