tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298993020461245577.post9049282048752167024..comments2023-10-23T23:23:20.552-05:00Comments on The Evans Family: Sleep Training 101Sarah.http://www.blogger.com/profile/13444713880801874335noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298993020461245577.post-39202744222534243892007-09-16T21:38:00.000-05:002007-09-16T21:38:00.000-05:00Sarah, have you asked A.'s pediatrician about this...Sarah, have you asked A.'s pediatrician about this? (I'm guessing you probably have but thought I'd throw it out there.) Usually if a baby is happy and smiley most of the day and then the Big Fussy hits at evening time, it's classified as garden-variety colic. Some babies have a form of stomach reflux that I guess would be similar to heartburn or indigestion in big people and that condition can make them very unhappy, too. (I'm remembering stuff from my Dr. Sears baby book here, and you mentioned something about A. having a sensitive stomach.) The cry-it-out thing is working because he's literally wearing himself down. It's good that you stay with him while he does this, even though it's probably ear-splitting and hard to listen to. At least he knows he's crying in a safe place rather than all alone where he can't hear your voice or be near you, KWIM? No sense adding to whatever is freaking him out. One other thing I do remember reading is that some babies are highly sensitive to their environment, i.e. noise, lights, movement, visual stimuli -- in essence, their senses get overstimulated and then they have to fuss to release that stress. I don't know how solid this theory is but it might be worth taking a closer look at what Alex is exposed to on any given day as far as sensory stimulation goes. (BTW, that same article also noted that babies with this tendency tend to have above average IQs and do well in school later on!) I had some sleep deprivation with Baby #3 for the first few weeks and I so sympathize with your frustration. It's true -- when Mama ain't happy, life gets pretty darn scary. Hang in there. This, too, shall pass! (And I agree with your Mom about not worrying about the far future. Just focus on Now and getting some rest yourself.) Alex sure is a cutie-pie!!!!!! Now if he will just keep up with his beauty sleep so he'll stay that way!<BR/><BR/>Much love,<BR/>Cousin MarjorieMarjorie W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17557328021962619595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298993020461245577.post-19162478561610688672007-09-16T08:38:00.000-05:002007-09-16T08:38:00.000-05:00Although I completely understand what you are goin...Although I completely understand what you are going through you may find it encouraging that...you turned out great! You were a wonderful challenge! I've learned so much from you from even before I knew it was you! Have faith that everything you do with love will be the right thing.<BR/>Love ya,<BR/>Your Mommemomboehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07205686674629834183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298993020461245577.post-2106635338564177732007-09-15T22:22:00.000-05:002007-09-15T22:22:00.000-05:00Hey he cant help it hes so smart and thinks he des...Hey he cant help it hes so smart and thinks he deserves all the attention.........he is JUST LIKE HIS DADDY!!!! The mini "chosen one" :)leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18434704222638272685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1298993020461245577.post-62883051610888172972007-09-15T19:10:00.000-05:002007-09-15T19:10:00.000-05:00Where did it get you, where did it get you??? I'm...Where did it get you, where did it get you??? I'm dying to hear the rest of the story! <BR/>Lots of love,<BR/>JoyJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13031196339428485824noreply@blogger.com