Comments on: The Biggest Fear

By: allrileyedup

allrileyedup — Thu, 30 Nov 2006 05:39:06 +0000

Both of my kids slept on their tummies. I also let them sleep in my bed with me. And use those walkers that everyone says are bad. I know everyone else has already said it, but you’re the mom and you know what’s best for your kids.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 17:43:50 +0000

Sleep depravation is used as a form of torture. Don’t torture yourself, or your kids. Get a good sleep, and give them a good sleep. That’s being a good mommy.

By: kim

kim — Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:42:34 +0000

I’m shaking from the flashbacks. Unfortunately nothing worked for my oldest son. My second son only slept on his tummy. At the time I reasoned that my children were at low risk for SIDS since we were non-smokers and the boys did not have lung issues. Today I feel no need to justify myself. You are the first person I’ve ever known who had a child with as extreme sleep issues as mine. It is a living hell that no one can possibly understand. If it’s any consolation, my third was a good sleeper in any position. But I know the fear of the sleepless nights.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 15:14:02 +0000

When we were kids our mothers laid us down to sleep whichever way we were comfortable. When I had my first of 4 boys, we were advised to lay our babies on their fronts, but by the time the next one came along, the advice had all changed. SIDS is desperately tragic, but making sure you are a good mum requires sleep - for you and the little one. Don’t let anyone make you feel guilty about how you parent, least of all yourself. And I wish you luck with the new one!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 28 Nov 2006 04:08:25 +0000

Great post. I relate to your (very beautifully expressed) thoughts, feelings and experiences. In my case the issue was breastfeeding - an equally emotional issue.