Comments on: only one course of action

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 02:02:22 +0000

Have you ever tried essential oils for the bedtime problem? “Tranquil” by Young Living is supposed to work really well on fussy babies. I have never tried it with my daughter, but I know several people who have, and they swear by it!

By: denise

denise — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 23:35:44 +0000

Being able to step back and appreciate how hard it is for our little ones can make all the difference for a mama (+ papa) during challenging times.

It may not be any help but I want to share two things that made a difference for us. At 10 weeks I took my daughter to an osteapath for treatment (her neck would audibly crack quite often – during her birth she was stuck and pushed by her head back for the cesarean), and it also improved her sleep. I also found this music really supported her sleep, bringing us all a little more peace. These were not a magic fix, and we still had difficulties, but they both had a noticeable and positive effect.

Wishing you some peaceful nights, soon :).

By: Mette

Mette — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 11:43:03 +0000

Hi – I’ve been following your blog since…. I don’t know 2003 perhaps ;-)

Anyway I just wanted to point you in the direction of this baby-wearer forum (in case you do not know it already): http://www.thebabywearer.com/ – I have used slings with all my 3 children and they have really saved the day quite often in our house.

Thanks for some great reads over the years :-)

By: Claire

Claire — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:39:00 +0000

I sometimes rock my 4wk old in front of an uncurtained window at night, I can see us together and it does make it feel a bit better. I don’t know if it was my caesar or what, but I find that I don’t have a lot of stamina for walking around with him, but I can rock :-)

When I was a little girl I used to run to the mirror whenever I cried… I’m not sure why.

By: Christine

Christine — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:24:35 +0000

Okay–I am going to pass this on to everybody–wonder if we were to look at ourselves in the mirror while arguing, whining, fussing, whatever, if we would simply dissolve into giggles at how silly we look?!!? hmmmm. there’s definitely an angle here for tween/teenagers….love your insight Penny! xxoo

By: christine

christine — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:08:05 +0000

I *love* your idea of looking at yourself & Veda in the mirror. Such wise and tender words! You are
such a wonderful mama, did you know that?

I miss you, miss.

By: alex

alex — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:43:17 +0000

I liked your idea about looking in the mirror. I will be interested to try it when this time comes around.

By: mariss

mariss — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 16:05:44 +0000

Great advice, Penny, you’re doing wonderfully! Warm thoughts going out to little Veda, hoping she finds the sleep she needs soon :)

By: traylorillo

traylorillo — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:10:21 +0000

You’re doing great. Just keep telling yourself “This, too, shall pass.” I’ve been a mom for 14 years now and still have to repeat that line in my head (teenagers, OY!). Good on you for handling this phase of Veda’s with grace and love.

By: Starlene

Starlene — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:37:42 +0000

NO advice here either.We went through the same thing with our son. He had terrible bedtimes the first several months of his life. Nothing seemed to help except for putting him in our bed and snuggling…which turned into a habit. Good for you for keeping a good attitude about it. It’s so hard, but doesn’t last forever.

Keep up the good work!