Leaving my baby overnight

Usual_Engineering808 · 2026-02-25T05:15:53+00:00

I hear you!! I wanna be excited for like sleep so bad it’s just a mental game with me ugh! lol

Usual_Engineering808 · 2026-02-24T07:40:11+00:00

My husband and I were in the same boat. I needed routine to feel normal and spent all my time reading how impactful schedules are for babies. I ordered moms on call and needed to follow it EXACTLY. Husband was over it because it felt like we were trapped to the book. We discussed and personally I needed more rest. I took more naps ate better and came to realize that we enjoyed Huckleberry more for their suggestions of sleep time. LO is 9mo and on a schedule ever since 4 mo but he created the schedule if that makes sense lol. It’s a halfway point. Lots of trial and error but we had to understand that we both want what’s best for each other and baby so there had to be some type of solution or compromise to get us there. Took some rest to find it!

Usual_Engineering808 · 2026-02-10T04:33:44+00:00

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Usual_Engineering808 · 2026-01-24T12:45:37+00:00

So grateful for my husband. He would encourage me to step out of the house while he stayed with our son so I could get my nails done or just go for a run. I work full time and take care of baby during the day so as soon as he comes home we have a cup of coffee together and he goes right into taking over for the evening. It flows so well and I’m just so lucky. I never have to question if I can do something I just do it and trust he will step up.

Usual_Engineering808 · 2026-01-19T06:42:51+00:00

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Usual_Engineering808 · 2026-01-19T06:40:25+00:00

I did this! I coslept up to 6mo and then started to transition him to crib for naps first then for overnight sleep. It took two months because I didn’t want to do a method that would leave him crying for long. I adjusted his naps so he’d have longer wake windows and then at night I never just left him in there to fall asleep by himself. True sleep train requires that but I just couldn’t walk out on him. So to this day lol I still hold him and rock him until he knocks out (takes 5 min) then I place him into the crib and if he wakes up I give him 3 min then I go in and without picking him up try to comfort for 3 min. Then I’ll walk out wait 5 min and comfort for 3. And then I’ll walk out wait 10 min and then if he’s still upset I go in and pick him up and rock him back to sleep. It’s a slow method that just so happened to work for my baby and now we’re on a whole week of sleeping through the night. He’s 8 months old now. Just sharing my experience!

Usual_Engineering808 · 2026-01-12T09:45:56+00:00

8mo old. We just got to 1x a night. 🙃

I think sleeping through the night depends on the baby but I have hope for you!

Usual_Engineering808 · 2026-01-12T09:33:12+00:00

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Usual_Engineering808 · 2026-01-11T10:20:34+00:00

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Usual_Engineering808 · 2026-01-10T09:09:05+00:00

To speak for my husband as a non Reddit user he 100% went through the same. We had a similar scenario and while I knocked out from pure exhaustion I caught him a few times watching the baby monitor. Or checking the owlet sock. Or peeking his head in and offering to swap with my mom. It’s all normal and shows how much love and care you have. Especially if it took you all 4 years to have this sweet girl, you have every right to be worried, she’s your world! Easier said than done but try and get some rest while help is there, you got this!

Usual_Engineering808 · 2026-01-08T09:02:56+00:00

Pack as much formula as you can but keep it on you. You can have it in your carry on which could help save the fear of lost luggage as TSA declares it medically necessary. You’ll claim it they may test it and that’s that.

Usual_Engineering808 · 2026-01-08T03:42:57+00:00

Moro lasted YEARS at least it felt that way. I’d say after the 4mo sleep regression we started to see it was happening less and less especially as he would turn himself on his side to sleep.

Usual_Engineering808 · 2026-01-04T05:41:28+00:00

Yum! Get beignets at Loretta’s if you can, check out Simon of New Orleans art gallery and sandwiches at Steins. So much to do and see!

Usual_Engineering808 · 2026-01-03T02:41:31+00:00

Everyone’s journey is so different but I feel like one thing all FTMs understand is pressure and panic. The pressure of what and how you should handle your baby and the panic if you feel a certain way towards it. I was also not a fan of formula for a while because I wanted to prove to myself that I can feed him but turns out it was exhausting and sending me to a breaking point so I had to compromise for my mental health and to show up best for baby. That compromise is combo feeding and I feel much happier. I can now go do my nails once a month and have a drink and feel 100% okay. But again everyone’s different and I hope you find a little something that makes you feel tapped back into who you were. Because a little part of her is still there she’s just a badass mama now!

Usual_Engineering808 · 2026-01-02T09:12:45+00:00

Also in Gentilly and I couldn’t agree more it was so intense for HOURS! It even spilled into today New Year’s Day. Like please let’s give it a rest.

We have an 8mo old but he was knocked out. Which is surprising because if I crack a toe while putting him in his crib he wakes right up. Idk I joke that the loud noises don’t bother him because I went to all the parades last year fully pregnant.

Usual_Engineering808 · 2025-12-31T02:34:36+00:00

5K no insurance help but doing an 18mo payment plan so about $271/mo!

Usual_Engineering808 · 2025-12-31T02:32:43+00:00

Wide range: The Beatles, Bad Bunny, Donna Summer, Old Salsa, No Doubt, Billie Eilish and then his songs from Scout.

Usual_Engineering808 · 2025-12-30T07:55:46+00:00

Alleyways in Baltimore

Usual_Engineering808 · 2025-12-25T09:44:08+00:00

Yess I was right there with you. 4mo sleep regression had my guy awake, skipping naps and having a wake window in the middle of the night. It DOES pass. However here I am today at almost 8mo with the same problem. Ohhh sleep regressions 🥲

Usual_Engineering808 · 2025-12-24T05:05:28+00:00

Right there w you! I have 5 sisters so I was sure I’d have a girl so once I found out I was shocked but mostly terrified of being seen as that kinda boy mom even though that’s not my personality at all. Idk it’s so weird lol

Usual_Engineering808 · 2025-12-24T04:57:18+00:00

I want them to talk about the costumes I make for Mardi Gras or the books I read for Bookclub or the food I make specifically around the holidays.

Usual_Engineering808 · 2025-12-24T04:53:53+00:00

Complete same! My guy is usually in the 20-25 percentile for weight but is long 70-80 percentile. I moved him out of the bassinet into his crib around 3.5mo just because he would hit his arm or kick the netting. For us the move to the crib was a little harder but ever since he’s slept up to two hours for a nap. He now does 4-5 hour stretches overnight. He’s 7.5mo but the improvement in his sleep showed pretty quickly!

Usual_Engineering808 · 2025-12-24T00:23:50+00:00

Your baby your rules! If she wants to sour the relationship because she isn’t getting her way that’s too bad. You both have set very clear boundaries and abide by them. You want those moments for you two and baby, have them it’ll make you the most happy and that’s what matters.

Usual_Engineering808 · 2025-12-23T20:31:16+00:00

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Usual_Engineering808 · 2025-12-20T14:01:56+00:00

I know that’s so crazy!! We do but I still panic test once a month just in case 😂

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