Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 That's a great idea! 's first few years, she fell asleep on me, then I'd put her down in her crib or toddler bed right next to my bed. At this point, I crave private time with my husband, and when we're sleeping seems to be one of the rare times we get it. I don't know what's going to happen when the new baby arrives... We'll figure that out then. Meira > > My 4 1/2 yo goes through phases of not wanting to be alone. He's in it now, as a matter of > fact. He's always slept with us, as does our baby, so that's not an issue. He sleeps better > with us, so we're all for it. We solve the mattress space issue by having two mattresses (king > and queen) next to each other on the floor. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 When was a baby and toddler, she slept with me at first, and then when I'd get sleepy, I'd put her in her crib or toddler bed right next to mine, holding her hand. I never let her cry it out. Well once. I tried to " Ferberize " her at the request of the pediatrician. Ha. The kid cried non-stop until I [icked her up again. Forget that nonsense. At least it was nonsense for this child. Of course she cried and screamed most of the day and night for her first five and a half years, so most of my job as a Mommy was to rock her and sing to her 24 hours a day.... There was no way I was putting her down in her own room, because that just meant I had to get up and figure out how to walk down the hallway 8 times a night every night. LOL. It was MUCH easier to be able to roll over and pull screaming baby into bed with me to rock her and sing to her. Meira > > > > Does anyone have issues with their AS child not sleeping alone? My > son > > is 6 and in the last few months has developed a fear of being > > alone.....ANYWHERE AT ANYTIME. This of course causes problems with > our > > sleeping arrangements. He sleeps with my husband and I....he's > almost > > as tall as me so it's like having 3 grown-ups in a queen size bed. > > Does anyone else have this issue or have any suggestions? > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. > Try the free Beta. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Meira, how was she in the car in her baby seat? I also had to sing or read to my son when he was an infant too. when we went to the store, as soon as I put him in that car seat he would scream! I thought a toy was in there and took the seat apart. but if I spoke to him, he would stop crying, so I sang songs, or talked the whole way to the store. as far as sleeping, I never let him or my daughter cry themselves to sleep. they would watch a barney tape or I read a story. As infants, It was too much with one crib in each room (two different rooms) so I moved both cribs into one room and had a recliner in their room. I would sit both babies on my lap and read a story and rock. they would both fall asleep at the same time. I wish I had a video of me trying to get up out from a recliner holding two babies. That was a sight to see. LOL meiraharvey <meira-harvey@...> wrote: When was a baby and toddler, she slept with me at first, and then when I'd get sleepy, I'd put her in her crib or toddler bed right next to mine, holding her hand. I never let her cry it out. Well once. I tried to " Ferberize " her at the request of the pediatrician. Ha. The kid cried non-stop until I [icked her up again. Forget that nonsense. At least it was nonsense for this child. Of course she cried and screamed most of the day and night for her first five and a half years, so most of my job as a Mommy was to rock her and sing to her 24 hours a day.... There was no way I was putting her down in her own room, because that just meant I had to get up and figure out how to walk down the hallway 8 times a night every night. LOL. It was MUCH easier to be able to roll over and pull screaming baby into bed with me to rock her and sing to her. Meira > > > > Does anyone have issues with their AS child not sleeping alone? My > son > > is 6 and in the last few months has developed a fear of being > > alone.....ANYWHERE AT ANYTIME. This of course causes problems with > our > > sleeping arrangements. He sleeps with my husband and I....he's > almost > > as tall as me so it's like having 3 grown-ups in a queen size bed. > > Does anyone else have this issue or have any suggestions? > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. > Try the free Beta. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 How Interesting, a too needed to be talked to constantly to be calmed...although she never liked to snuggle or be held. Did you ever wonder what people were thinking as you debated out loud with your baby what cleaner to buy? Oh the things we have learned to get us through! Did your children always like to be held & cuddled? After a nursed she made it very clear all she wanted was to be laid in her crib so she could go to sleep. I cherish the times that she will now, finally snuggle! :-) She recently came into our bed when she woke up in the morning...of course we let her watch tv while we " woke-up " But that is so new for her!! We cherish the small steps she is making....no she didn't cuddle when she was younger but now the hugs we get are priceless :-) We still do play a baby Einstein CD while she goes to sleep.She cant seem to go to sleep with out something on, I attribute it to the early days in the NICU. - C. Mom to Cassie 16 PCOS, Austin 14 ADHD and a 3.5 HFA/AS & SPD/SID Re: ( ) Re: sleeping arrangements Meira, how was she in the car in her baby seat? I also had to sing or read to my son when he was an infant too. when we went to the store, as soon as I put him in that car seat he would scream! I thought a toy was in there and took the seat apart. but if I spoke to him, he would stop crying, so I sang songs, or talked the whole way to the store. as far as sleeping, I never let him or my daughter cry themselves to sleep. they would watch a barney tape or I read a story. As infants, It was too much with one crib in each room (two different rooms) so I moved both cribs into one room and had a recliner in their room. I would sit both babies on my lap and read a story and rock. they would both fall asleep at the same time. I wish I had a video of me trying to get up out from a recliner holding two babies. That was a sight to see. LOL meiraharvey <meira-harvey@...> wrote: When was a baby and toddler, she slept with me at first, and then when I'd get sleepy, I'd put her in her crib or toddler bed right next to mine, holding her hand. I never let her cry it out. Well once. I tried to " Ferberize " her at the request of the pediatrician. Ha. The kid cried non-stop until I [icked her up again. Forget that nonsense. At least it was nonsense for this child. Of course she cried and screamed most of the day and night for her first five and a half years, so most of my job as a Mommy was to rock her and sing to her 24 hours a day.... There was no way I was putting her down in her own room, because that just meant I had to get up and figure out how to walk down the hallway 8 times a night every night. LOL. It was MUCH easier to be able to roll over and pull screaming baby into bed with me to rock her and sing to her. Meira > > > > Does anyone have issues with their AS child not sleeping alone? My > son > > is 6 and in the last few months has developed a fear of being > > alone.....ANYWHERE AT ANYTIME. This of course causes problems with > our > > sleeping arrangements. He sleeps with my husband and I....he's > almost > > as tall as me so it's like having 3 grown-ups in a queen size bed. > > Does anyone else have this issue or have any suggestions? > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. > Try the free Beta. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 , My son loved to be held and cuddled. When he was born, the nurse that brought him into my room said to me. He likes to be rapped in his receiving blanket real tight, (she showed me how) said he wants his arms out. (I wonder if she knew something?) He wasn't even 1 day old yet. and she was so right. till today, he loves his blankets, uses a weight blanket to. He always loves kisses, hugs, laughed, all the things the books said AS children don't do, he did. But, he wouldn't talk, He had strong eye contact when I nursed him. When the nursing stopped so did his eye contact, not respond to his name. I started to know something was different, but didn't know what. the strange thing, when he was an infant, he seemed so happy, alert, smiled to everyone, seemed normal, but as he got older, about 8 months, while sitting on the floor watching barney, I saw both his hands out to the side and he would twist them, not flapping yet, but a twist. (flapping came later when he was excited. then stopped at approx 4 1/2) by the time he was 18 months old he started early interventions. that was the best thing for him. but, at that time, all those books on AS were confusing. I could read the whole book and maybe one thing would relate. That's why this site is so good for me. all the kids have different concerns. Some relate to us, some have no connection at all. but all have the DX of AS. Glad to hear a gives you hugs now. that is so precious!!! Sending you both a cyber hug. *smile* The s <carters5@...> wrote: How Interesting, a too needed to be talked to constantly to be calmed...although she never liked to snuggle or be held. Did you ever wonder what people were thinking as you debated out loud with your baby what cleaner to buy? Oh the things we have learned to get us through! Did your children always like to be held & cuddled? After a nursed she made it very clear all she wanted was to be laid in her crib so she could go to sleep. I cherish the times that she will now, finally snuggle! :-) She recently came into our bed when she woke up in the morning...of course we let her watch tv while we " woke-up " But that is so new for her!! We cherish the small steps she is making....no she didn't cuddle when she was younger but now the hugs we get are priceless :-) We still do play a baby Einstein CD while she goes to sleep.She cant seem to go to sleep with out something on, I attribute it to the early days in the NICU. - C. Mom to Cassie 16 PCOS, Austin 14 ADHD and a 3.5 HFA/AS & SPD/SID Re: ( ) Re: sleeping arrangements Meira, how was she in the car in her baby seat? I also had to sing or read to my son when he was an infant too. when we went to the store, as soon as I put him in that car seat he would scream! I thought a toy was in there and took the seat apart. but if I spoke to him, he would stop crying, so I sang songs, or talked the whole way to the store. as far as sleeping, I never let him or my daughter cry themselves to sleep. they would watch a barney tape or I read a story. As infants, It was too much with one crib in each room (two different rooms) so I moved both cribs into one room and had a recliner in their room. I would sit both babies on my lap and read a story and rock. they would both fall asleep at the same time. I wish I had a video of me trying to get up out from a recliner holding two babies. That was a sight to see. LOL meiraharvey <meira-harvey@...> wrote: When was a baby and toddler, she slept with me at first, and then when I'd get sleepy, I'd put her in her crib or toddler bed right next to mine, holding her hand. I never let her cry it out. Well once. I tried to " Ferberize " her at the request of the pediatrician. Ha. The kid cried non-stop until I [icked her up again. Forget that nonsense. At least it was nonsense for this child. Of course she cried and screamed most of the day and night for her first five and a half years, so most of my job as a Mommy was to rock her and sing to her 24 hours a day.... There was no way I was putting her down in her own room, because that just meant I had to get up and figure out how to walk down the hallway 8 times a night every night. LOL. It was MUCH easier to be able to roll over and pull screaming baby into bed with me to rock her and sing to her. Meira > > > > Does anyone have issues with their AS child not sleeping alone? My > son > > is 6 and in the last few months has developed a fear of being > > alone.....ANYWHERE AT ANYTIME. This of course causes problems with > our > > sleeping arrangements. He sleeps with my husband and I....he's > almost > > as tall as me so it's like having 3 grown-ups in a queen size bed. > > Does anyone else have this issue or have any suggestions? > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. > Try the free Beta. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 My twins are 18 and will still sneak into each others beds. Not as much as they used to. When they were younger we had twin beds (hehe) and they would sleep together in one, now they each have a queen. They used to both sneak into our room at night and sleep on our floor. I thought it was a twin thing wanting to sleep together. Toni ( ) Re: sleeping arrangements My 4 1/2 yo goes through phases of not wanting to be alone. He's in it now, as a matter of fact. He's always slept with us, as does our baby, so that's not an issue. He sleeps better with us, so we're all for it. We solve the mattress space issue by having two mattresses (king and queen) next to each other on the floor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Robin, I don't think that sounds corny at all. My son would love to sleep in my bed with me until he completes college and gets his " PhD " . The only problem is, " I can't sleep " !!!, He moves a lot including - pulls my hair. (that hurts) He gets the best sleep, and I'm grouchy in the morning. I'll let him sleep in his sleeping bag near my bed, but he tries to sneak into my bed. When he does, I climb out and go into his room and in his bed to sleep. (that's faster, when I'm tired). Do you get a good night sleep when your kids get in your bed? If so, they must not move?? I didn't know my son got into my bed until my head hurt, didn't know why, couldn't move my head either. Then I felt a pull, He was sound asleep with my hair in his hand. I had to open up his fingers and get my hair back. While I was sleepy too. I need my sleep at night. lol. He takes my blankets , raps himself up like a cocoon and its not worth trying to get them back. So, I just leave and get into any empty bed. OH, Then when we wake up in the morning, I wonder why I'm so tired. Ha *smile* Lemke <jrisjs@...> wrote: Our kids slept in our bed from the moment they came home from the hospital until the moment they decided to get into their own. Everyone sleeps in their own bed now....but are welcome at any time. Some come in about 4 am,,,,,,some start there and move out because of little space after awhile. We never let it be an issue if they wanted to sleep with us. It's the most calm and sweet time of the entire day and it feels emotionally well to be with who you love. Sounds corny, maybe,,,,,,,but we never did the " cry it out " thing or " get in your own bed " thing......it made me too sad. Robin meiraharvey <meira-harvey@...> wrote: When my daughter's having a bad night, I let her curl up on top of a blanket on the floor in our room. I want to give her the support of knowing I'm right there, without allowing her to completely invade what little personal space I have. Also that way she doesn't get too comfortable, so only uses this if she really does need it. Meira > > Does anyone have issues with their AS child not sleeping alone? My son > is 6 and in the last few months has developed a fear of being > alone.....ANYWHERE AT ANYTIME. This of course causes problems with our > sleeping arrangements. He sleeps with my husband and I....he's almost > as tall as me so it's like having 3 grown-ups in a queen size bed. > Does anyone else have this issue or have any suggestions? > --------------------------------- Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 29, 2007 Report Share Posted March 29, 2007 Rose, She hated hated hated that car seat. Talking did no good. And singing only helped if she was also rocking in my arms or swinging in her swing. And TV didn't help as an infant or toddler at all- except for Teletubbies. I'd live for the half hour of Teletubbies each day, when I'd run the vaccuum through the house to calm myself down. =) Meira > > Meira, > how was she in the car in her baby seat? I also had to sing or read to my son when he was an infant too. when we went to the store, as soon as I put him in that car seat he would scream! I thought a toy was in there and took the seat apart. but if I spoke to him, he would stop crying, so I sang songs, or talked the whole way to the store. as far as sleeping, I never let him or my daughter cry themselves to sleep. they would watch a barney tape or I read a story. As infants, It was too much with one crib in each room (two different rooms) so I moved both cribs into one room and had a recliner in their room. I would sit both babies on my lap and read a story and rock. they would both fall asleep at the same time. I wish I had a video of me trying to get up out from a recliner holding two babies. That was a sight to see. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 I also thought at times maybe the sun got into his eyes. and put those sun screens on the tinted windows. (but that wasn't it either) It was something how different my two kids are. My daughter loved the car seat and the car ride. My son just wanted to be held and song to 24/7. as soon as I would put him down, and pull my arm away, he would cry. So, to do things in the house that needed to get done. I had one of those pouches that you can carry a baby in and have your arms free. or her would cry till I held him again . Rose meiraharvey <meira-harvey@...> wrote: Rose, She hated hated hated that car seat. Talking did no good. And singing only helped if she was also rocking in my arms or swinging in her swing. And TV didn't help as an infant or toddler at all- except for Teletubbies. I'd live for the half hour of Teletubbies each day, when I'd run the vaccuum through the house to calm myself down. =) Meira > > Meira, > how was she in the car in her baby seat? I also had to sing or read to my son when he was an infant too. when we went to the store, as soon as I put him in that car seat he would scream! I thought a toy was in there and took the seat apart. but if I spoke to him, he would stop crying, so I sang songs, or talked the whole way to the store. as far as sleeping, I never let him or my daughter cry themselves to sleep. they would watch a barney tape or I read a story. As infants, It was too much with one crib in each room (two different rooms) so I moved both cribs into one room and had a recliner in their room. I would sit both babies on my lap and read a story and rock. they would both fall asleep at the same time. I wish I had a video of me trying to get up out from a recliner holding two babies. That was a sight to see. LOL --------------------------------- The fish are biting. Get more visitors on your site using Search Marketing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 I totally understand not being able to sleep. Thankfully, we only have 1 mover. It's awful. Once she falls asleep,,,,,,cause I believe they honestly just want the closeness of it,,,,,we move her back. When they were " little " ,,,,we quite frequently slept in their beds...hee hee. My head wasn't what would hurt with her,,,,,,,she was a kicker. I'd get a good one to the side or even in the chest when she would " spin " in the bed. Husband decided to sleep in her bed or on the big couch when he took it in the jiblets once. ha Laughter is good. Robin Rose <beachbodytan2002@...> wrote: Robin, I don't think that sounds corny at all. My son would love to sleep in my bed with me until he completes college and gets his " PhD " . The only problem is, " I can't sleep " !!!, He moves a lot including - pulls my hair. (that hurts) He gets the best sleep, and I'm grouchy in the morning. I'll let him sleep in his sleeping bag near my bed, but he tries to sneak into my bed. When he does, I climb out and go into his room and in his bed to sleep. (that's faster, when I'm tired). Do you get a good night sleep when your kids get in your bed? If so, they must not move?? I didn't know my son got into my bed until my head hurt, didn't know why, couldn't move my head either. Then I felt a pull, He was sound asleep with my hair in his hand. I had to open up his fingers and get my hair back. While I was sleepy too. I need my sleep at night. lol. He takes my blankets , raps himself up like a cocoon and its not worth trying to get them back. So, I just leave and get into any empty bed. OH, Then when we wake up in the morning, I wonder why I'm so tired. Ha *smile* Lemke <jrisjs@...> wrote: Our kids slept in our bed from the moment they came home from the hospital until the moment they decided to get into their own. Everyone sleeps in their own bed now....but are welcome at any time. Some come in about 4 am,,,,,,some start there and move out because of little space after awhile. We never let it be an issue if they wanted to sleep with us. It's the most calm and sweet time of the entire day and it feels emotionally well to be with who you love. Sounds corny, maybe,,,,,,,but we never did the " cry it out " thing or " get in your own bed " thing......it made me too sad. Robin meiraharvey <meira-harvey@...> wrote: When my daughter's having a bad night, I let her curl up on top of a blanket on the floor in our room. I want to give her the support of knowing I'm right there, without allowing her to completely invade what little personal space I have. Also that way she doesn't get too comfortable, so only uses this if she really does need it. Meira > > Does anyone have issues with their AS child not sleeping alone? My son > is 6 and in the last few months has developed a fear of being > alone.....ANYWHERE AT ANYTIME. This of course causes problems with our > sleeping arrangements. He sleeps with my husband and I....he's almost > as tall as me so it's like having 3 grown-ups in a queen size bed. > Does anyone else have this issue or have any suggestions? > --------------------------------- Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 >>>he took it in the jiblets once<<< I'm sorry, but I just have to say.... ROFLMBO!! -Jenn, AEP (ADD, Bi-Polar, Anxiety/Depression) Proud Momma of Cory Albert (14yrs ADHD), h Dawn (12yrs Anxiety/Depression) and Jerry Lee " Trey " (9yrs ADHD, Bi-Polar, Asperger's) -- Re: ( ) Re: sleeping arrangements I totally understand not being able to sleep. Thankfully, we only have 1 mover. It's awful. Once she falls asleep,,,,,,cause I believe they honestly just want the closeness of it,,,,,we move her back. When they were " little " ,,,,we quite frequently slept in their beds...hee hee. My head wasn't what would hurt with her,,,,,,,she was a kicker. I'd get a good one to the side or even in the chest when she would " spin " in the bed. Husband decided to sleep in her bed or on the big couch when he took it in the jiblets once. ha Laughter is good. Robin Rose <beachbodytan2002@...> wrote: Robin, I don't think that sounds corny at all. My son would love to sleep in my bed with me until he completes college and gets his " PhD " . The only problem is, I can't sleep " !!!, He moves a lot including - pulls my hair. (that hurts) He gets the best sleep, and I'm grouchy in the morning. I'll let him sleep in his sleeping bag near my bed, but he tries to sneak into my bed. When he does, I climb out and go into his room and in his bed to sleep. (that's faster, when I'm tired). Do you get a good night sleep when your kids get in your bed? If so, they must not move?? I didn't know my son got into my bed until my head hurt, didn't know why, couldn't move my head either. Then I felt a pull, He was sound asleep with my hair in his hand. I had to open up his fingers and get my hair back. While I was sleepy too. I need my sleep at night. lol. He takes my blankets raps himself up like a cocoon and its not worth trying to get them back. So I just leave and get into any empty bed. OH, Then when we wake up in the morning, I wonder why I'm so tired. Ha *smile* Lemke <jrisjs@...> wrote: Our kids slept in our bed from the moment they came home from the hospital until the moment they decided to get into their own. Everyone sleeps in their own bed now....but are welcome at any time. Some come in about 4 am,,, ,,some start there and move out because of little space after awhile. We never let it be an issue if they wanted to sleep with us. It's the most calm and sweet time of the entire day and it feels emotionally well to be with who you love. Sounds corny, maybe,,,,,,,but we never did the " cry it out " thing or " get in your own bed " thing......it made me too sad. Robin meiraharvey <meira-harvey@...> wrote: When my daughter's having a bad night, I let her curl up on top of a blanket on the floor in our room. I want to give her the support of knowing I'm right there, without allowing her to completely invade what little personal space I have. Also that way she doesn't get too comfortable, so only uses this if she really does need it. Meira > > Does anyone have issues with their AS child not sleeping alone? My son > is 6 and in the last few months has developed a fear of being > alone.....ANYWHERE AT ANYTIME. This of course causes problems with our > sleeping arrangements. He sleeps with my husband and I....he's almost > as tall as me so it's like having 3 grown-ups in a queen size bed. > Does anyone else have this issue or have any suggestions? > --------------------------------- Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 30, 2007 Report Share Posted March 30, 2007 It brings a smile to my face and a wince to 's every time we fondly remember. Ha ha. Jenn <wyledbunch@...> wrote: >>>he took it in the jiblets once<<< I'm sorry, but I just have to say.... ROFLMBO!! -Jenn, AEP (ADD, Bi-Polar, Anxiety/Depression) Proud Momma of Cory Albert (14yrs ADHD), h Dawn (12yrs Anxiety/Depression) and Jerry Lee " Trey " (9yrs ADHD, Bi-Polar, Asperger's) -- Re: ( ) Re: sleeping arrangements I totally understand not being able to sleep. Thankfully, we only have 1 mover. It's awful. Once she falls asleep,,,,,,cause I believe they honestly just want the closeness of it,,,,,we move her back. When they were " little " ,,,,we quite frequently slept in their beds...hee hee. My head wasn't what would hurt with her,,,,,,,she was a kicker. I'd get a good one to the side or even in the chest when she would " spin " in the bed. Husband decided to sleep in her bed or on the big couch when he took it in the jiblets once. ha Laughter is good. Robin Rose <beachbodytan2002@...> wrote: Robin, I don't think that sounds corny at all. My son would love to sleep in my bed with me until he completes college and gets his " PhD " . The only problem is, I can't sleep " !!!, He moves a lot including - pulls my hair. (that hurts) He gets the best sleep, and I'm grouchy in the morning. I'll let him sleep in his sleeping bag near my bed, but he tries to sneak into my bed. When he does, I climb out and go into his room and in his bed to sleep. (that's faster, when I'm tired). Do you get a good night sleep when your kids get in your bed? If so, they must not move?? I didn't know my son got into my bed until my head hurt, didn't know why, couldn't move my head either. Then I felt a pull, He was sound asleep with my hair in his hand. I had to open up his fingers and get my hair back. While I was sleepy too. I need my sleep at night. lol. He takes my blankets raps himself up like a cocoon and its not worth trying to get them back. So I just leave and get into any empty bed. OH, Then when we wake up in the morning, I wonder why I'm so tired. Ha *smile* Lemke <jrisjs@...> wrote: Our kids slept in our bed from the moment they came home from the hospital until the moment they decided to get into their own. Everyone sleeps in their own bed now....but are welcome at any time. Some come in about 4 am,,, ,,some start there and move out because of little space after awhile. We never let it be an issue if they wanted to sleep with us. It's the most calm and sweet time of the entire day and it feels emotionally well to be with who you love. Sounds corny, maybe,,,,,,,but we never did the " cry it out " thing or " get in your own bed " thing......it made me too sad. Robin meiraharvey <meira-harvey@...> wrote: When my daughter's having a bad night, I let her curl up on top of a blanket on the floor in our room. I want to give her the support of knowing I'm right there, without allowing her to completely invade what little personal space I have. Also that way she doesn't get too comfortable, so only uses this if she really does need it. Meira > > Does anyone have issues with their AS child not sleeping alone? My son > is 6 and in the last few months has developed a fear of being > alone.....ANYWHERE AT ANYTIME. This of course causes problems with our > sleeping arrangements. He sleeps with my husband and I....he's almost > as tall as me so it's like having 3 grown-ups in a queen size bed. > Does anyone else have this issue or have any suggestions? > --------------------------------- Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 ouch!!! I guess that is worse than pulling the hair. LOL Jenn <wyledbunch@...> wrote: >>>he took it in the jiblets once<<< I'm sorry, but I just have to say.... ROFLMBO!! -Jenn, AEP (ADD, Bi-Polar, Anxiety/Depression) Proud Momma of Cory Albert (14yrs ADHD), h Dawn (12yrs Anxiety/Depression) and Jerry Lee " Trey " (9yrs ADHD, Bi-Polar, Asperger's) -- Re: ( ) Re: sleeping arrangements I totally understand not being able to sleep. Thankfully, we only have 1 mover. It's awful. Once she falls asleep,,,,,,cause I believe they honestly just want the closeness of it,,,,,we move her back. When they were " little " ,,,,we quite frequently slept in their beds...hee hee. My head wasn't what would hurt with her,,,,,,,she was a kicker. I'd get a good one to the side or even in the chest when she would " spin " in the bed. Husband decided to sleep in her bed or on the big couch when he took it in the jiblets once. ha Laughter is good. Robin Rose <beachbodytan2002@...> wrote: Robin, I don't think that sounds corny at all. My son would love to sleep in my bed with me until he completes college and gets his " PhD " . The only problem is, I can't sleep " !!!, He moves a lot including - pulls my hair. (that hurts) He gets the best sleep, and I'm grouchy in the morning. I'll let him sleep in his sleeping bag near my bed, but he tries to sneak into my bed. When he does, I climb out and go into his room and in his bed to sleep. (that's faster, when I'm tired). Do you get a good night sleep when your kids get in your bed? If so, they must not move?? I didn't know my son got into my bed until my head hurt, didn't know why, couldn't move my head either. Then I felt a pull, He was sound asleep with my hair in his hand. I had to open up his fingers and get my hair back. While I was sleepy too. I need my sleep at night. lol. He takes my blankets raps himself up like a cocoon and its not worth trying to get them back. So I just leave and get into any empty bed. OH, Then when we wake up in the morning, I wonder why I'm so tired. Ha *smile* Lemke <jrisjs@...> wrote: Our kids slept in our bed from the moment they came home from the hospital until the moment they decided to get into their own. Everyone sleeps in their own bed now....but are welcome at any time. Some come in about 4 am,,, ,,some start there and move out because of little space after awhile. We never let it be an issue if they wanted to sleep with us. It's the most calm and sweet time of the entire day and it feels emotionally well to be with who you love. Sounds corny, maybe,,,,,,,but we never did the " cry it out " thing or " get in your own bed " thing......it made me too sad. Robin meiraharvey <meira-harvey@...> wrote: When my daughter's having a bad night, I let her curl up on top of a blanket on the floor in our room. I want to give her the support of knowing I'm right there, without allowing her to completely invade what little personal space I have. Also that way she doesn't get too comfortable, so only uses this if she really does need it. Meira > > Does anyone have issues with their AS child not sleeping alone? My son > is 6 and in the last few months has developed a fear of being > alone.....ANYWHERE AT ANYTIME. This of course causes problems with our > sleeping arrangements. He sleeps with my husband and I....he's almost > as tall as me so it's like having 3 grown-ups in a queen size bed. > Does anyone else have this issue or have any suggestions? > --------------------------------- Sucker-punch spam with award-winning protection. Try the free Beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 Rose, I don't know why I didn't think of that baby pouch thing when was little. It would have made life SO much easier!!! For #2, I'm definitely getting one! Meira > > > > Meira, > > how was she in the car in her baby seat? I also had to sing or > read to my son when he was an infant too. when we went to the store, > as soon as I put him in that car seat he would scream! I thought a > toy was in there and took the seat apart. but if I spoke to him, he > would stop crying, so I sang songs, or talked the whole way to the > store. as far as sleeping, I never let him or my daughter cry > themselves to sleep. they would watch a barney tape or I read a > story. As infants, It was too much with one crib in each room (two > different rooms) so I moved both cribs into one room and had a recliner > in their room. I would sit both babies on my lap and read a story and > rock. they would both fall asleep at the same time. I wish I had a > video of me trying to get up out from a recliner holding two babies. > That was a sight to see. LOL > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > The fish are biting. > Get more visitors on your site using Search Marketing. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 31, 2007 Report Share Posted March 31, 2007 Meira, they have sooo many different kinds of baby pouches out today. they also have many with really nice designs, some look like a big scarf made just for baby. The scarf ones that you hold the baby in front, you will just have to watch the baby's head when going through a doorway. this comes automatic from day one. They are so comfortable. If I didn't have that baby sling, my baby would of cried non stop till I was able to pick him up again. I did everything with my baby in the baby pouch except cook with him. Once baby gets a little older, they have a more sturdy one(supports the head) that you can carry baby in front or back of you. the baby can face you, or the world to see new things. they do have one carrier that does everything. I didn't know that and I had different ones to face different directions. then I saw the all in one kind. Are you shopping around now? I think that would be fun. You can see all the new, up dated stuff that's out. check them out on the Internet too. you don't have to buy anything now, just " window shop " That's what I do when I'm anxious. shop...this would also be a good time to find sales... *Did you see the baby seat for the shopping carts? its so the baby never touches the wagon seat, you know how they like to put their mouth on the shopping cart handle? Ugh!!! that 'baby wagon seat' covers the shopping cart handle too...all those nasty germs... ugh. its washer-machine friendly too. Do you have some baby things ready? Like baby soap, changing table towels, bath towels, soft toys, for baby #2. *smile* meiraharvey <meira-harvey@...> wrote: Rose, I don't know why I didn't think of that baby pouch thing when was little. It would have made life SO much easier!!! For #2, I'm definitely getting one! Meira > > > > Meira, > > how was she in the car in her baby seat? I also had to sing or > read to my son when he was an infant too. when we went to the store, > as soon as I put him in that car seat he would scream! I thought a > toy was in there and took the seat apart. but if I spoke to him, he > would stop crying, so I sang songs, or talked the whole way to the > store. as far as sleeping, I never let him or my daughter cry > themselves to sleep. they would watch a barney tape or I read a > story. As infants, It was too much with one crib in each room (two > different rooms) so I moved both cribs into one room and had a recliner > in their room. I would sit both babies on my lap and read a story and > rock. they would both fall asleep at the same time. I wish I had a > video of me trying to get up out from a recliner holding two babies. > That was a sight to see. LOL > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > The fish are biting. > Get more visitors on your site using Search Marketing. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 Oh Rose, I can't wait to shop for one! I haven't yet. I haven't shopped for most of what we need. I'm so scared to jinx it. I did get some things to make the bedrooms look like bedrooms- I got a crib, a toddler bed, a set of bunkbeds, a toychest. I got 1 set of bedding for the crib and one for the toddler bed. I got a few toys. I painted. I'm still painting, not quite done yet. I think I " m scared to be done the painting too... I've seen those shopping cart things- they weren't around when was a baby, or if they were I hadn't noticed them. I want one! LOL. still uses baby soap because of her allergies, and we all use cotton towels, so they aren't an issue, though I am looking forward to buying special ones for the baby... I haven't bought clothes yet though I know I " m going to go crazy when we get a match and it feels really real... On 3/20 the worker said within a few days we'd be approved officially, and on 4/12 we're meeting with workers of kids, so I'm trying hard to breathe... Meira > Rose, I don't know why I didn't think of that baby pouch thing when > was little. It would have made life SO much easier!!! For > #2, I'm definitely getting one! > Meira Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 1, 2007 Report Share Posted April 1, 2007 Meira, How are you holding up? I've been following your post since you posted about your new addition to your family. I hope you keep us posted with everything. I'm so excited for you!!!! are you planning to take with you, When you go pick up your baby. Is showing any interest yet? getting excited? We are finally in the month of April. 11 more days....YEAH!!!! again, wishing you and your family the best...Hugs.... meiraharvey <meira-harvey@...> wrote: Oh Rose, I can't wait to shop for one! I haven't yet. I haven't shopped for most of what we need. I'm so scared to jinx it. I did get some things to make the bedrooms look like bedrooms- I got a crib, a toddler bed, a set of bunkbeds, a toychest. I got 1 set of bedding for the crib and one for the toddler bed. I got a few toys. I painted. I'm still painting, not quite done yet. I think I " m scared to be done the painting too... I've seen those shopping cart things- they weren't around when was a baby, or if they were I hadn't noticed them. I want one! LOL. still uses baby soap because of her allergies, and we all use cotton towels, so they aren't an issue, though I am looking forward to buying special ones for the baby... I haven't bought clothes yet though I know I " m going to go crazy when we get a match and it feels really real... On 3/20 the worker said within a few days we'd be approved officially, and on 4/12 we're meeting with workers of kids, so I'm trying hard to breathe... Meira > Rose, I don't know why I didn't think of that baby pouch thing when > was little. It would have made life SO much easier!!! For > #2, I'm definitely getting one! > Meira --------------------------------- Expecting? Get great news right away with email Auto-Check. Try the Beta. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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