Tips and Quips from a Self-Proclaimed Noob Mom.
When you have your second child, there’s an innate part of you that wants to go back and fix some of the “mistakes” from the first time around. Maybe … “mistakes” sounds too critical, but there’s definitely the thought that crosses your mind like, “Mmmm, I probably won’t layer her bangs again with child safety scissors.” Part of you may want to chillax more and enjoy the ride. Take the stick out and loosen up. You realize that you don’t {Read More}
Remember how we sleep trained Noob… once upon a time? Well, it took about 5 months, but I guess she finally caught on to our presumptuous little scheme. About a week ago, the light bulb came on in her big bobbly head. It was an ordinary evening. There weren’t any indicators that the shit was about to hit the fan. But just as I was putting her to bed, Noob Baby turned to me with this look. She stood up {Read More}
For those of you uninterested in CIO, Ferber, and all things sleep training, here’s a link to one of my favorite Onion articles! Hope it gets a ROFL out of ya. This post is a follow-up to our Sleep Training Adventure with Noob Baby. I’d like to share our results for the noob parents out there who have similar sleep troubles. I know when I was considering sleep training, I was searching everywhere for someone’s play-by-play. I’m anal like that. {Read More}
Happy Sunday! Back from the trenches of Ferberland. Just when Noob Daddy and I were starting to get a little bit cocky that our Noob Baby might be above the curve on sleep training, she decided to wake up at 4 am and cry-it-out she did! With passion, might I add. Poor thing… She cried for an hour, and I went in and checked on her 3 times from 4-5 am. It was definitely hard, but she is learning to {Read More}
I’m back! Living proof that it is possible to get through at least TWO nights of Ferber! Since it’s Saturday, I’ll keep it short and sweet. Friday afternoon was difficult in that we had to get through 2 naps sans rocking and other bad habits. First nap took about 45 minutes before she eventually fell asleep, for all of 30 minutes. Hmm… the exchange rate sucks here in Nap Town. Second nap was a lot better. Took 25 minutes for {Read More}
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