Mommas' Minutes: Crying it Out

Monday, November 8, 2010

Crying it Out

I think one of the hardest things I've had to do so far is let my baby cry herself to sleep. Tonight is the first night I'm determined not to buckle and go get her. It's killing me. Please reassure me... she needs to learn to soothe herself, right? Any tips on surviving this?

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crooks.blogspot.comNovember 9, 2010 at 6:34 AM
You are doing the right thing! It is SO good for her! This was the hardest thing for me. Like I said . . .I had several panic attacks over it. But for her to be able to comfort herself will bless you but even more her. It is still hard for me. I had to let Evie cry last night but (and I hope this isn't too deep) but there's a perfect example to follow in our Heavenly Father. Think of how many times He has let you 'cry it out.' And how you have grown from it and received blessings. Anyway - that's something I try to think about. And then I pray to know how to deal with it . . . .sorry this was so long. Hope things went well last night?
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ErikaNovember 10, 2010 at 9:21 PM
You know, I was thinking something very similar. There are times we may feel abandoned by God, but he is still close by listening and sympathizing. Sometimes it takes tears to help us grow.

The first night my husband caved and it was heartbreaking to see her cling to him and hiccup as she fell asleep in our arms. Last night she fell asleep before I could get her in bed and remarkably, she stayed asleep. Tonight she cried for an hour before falling asleep on her face. This is definitely hard.
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