MY doctor prescribed CIO

[Agatha_Ann]

I am a mother of 4 and my DH is overseas. I have no other help here in town. My 10 mo old has started waking to nurse every hour all night and he will not nurse side lying, I have to get up and feed him. I am so exhausted that I have started sleepwalking and waking up in various places around my house, in different clothing etc. Before I had children I would do this as well, but I would completely leave my house. Back then they put me on heavy duty tranqs before bed and that helped. My Dr is not comfortable doing that now with breastfeeding. he wants me to go sleep in a different room from the baby for a few nights and see if that helps. I don't know what to do. I am worried if I do not get some sleep I might start leaving in the middle of the night, but I also do not want to leave my poor baby alone. What would you do? Like I said before, no help, and I cannot take naps during the day, I am a SAHM/WAHM and the children's naps are the only time I can get my work done. Please help

[JL83]

I think that at 10 months, you DS is old enough to learn to nurse the way you want at night.

He might not like it, but personally I would lay there and offer to nurse him and let him chose. At 10 months, he isn't going to starve if he gets mad and doesn't like it.

You need sleep. I would see if insisting on nursing lying down for a few nights helps. It's not an unreasonable demand for you to make on your baby. You need to be healthy to be a good parent.

If it comes down to nursing manners VS CIO - doesn't it seem fair to try some boundaries on nursing first?

[blizzard_babe]

Originally Posted by JL83

I think that at 10 months, you DS is old enough to learn to nurse the way you want at night.

He might not like it, but personally I would lay there and offer to nurse him and let him chose. At 10 months, he isn't going to starve if he gets mad and doesn't like it.

You need sleep. I would see if insisting on nursing lying down for a few nights helps. It's not an unreasonable demand for you to make on your baby. You need to be healthy to be a good parent.

If it comes down to nursing manners VS CIO - doesn't it seem fair to try some boundaries on nursing first?

This.

10 month-olds are smart. He will know he's not being abandoned. He will know mama and her mum-mums (or whatever you call them ) are still there. If you lie there with your breast hanging out, and he wants it... he'll figure it out. Move the mattress to the floor and shut the door if you think he'll try to to escape to your "other" nursing place.

[crunchy_mommy]

Any chance you could hire a night nanny just for a week or two?

Just a thought, though I know I personally couldn't afford it...

Definitely work on getting your LO to feed side-lying...

Also could you possibly just let your housework etc. go just for a few days so you can catch up on sleep & nap with the kids? Or, again, hire someone to help with the housework, take a break from your job, etc....

Is your LO really hungry or just comfort sucking? I am personally totally against pacifiers so I'm surprised I'm recommending this but when it comes down to something like you leaving the house in the middle of the night, sure seems like a paci would be a better option...

I don't know, just trying to think of some options for you.

[adoremybabe]

Originally Posted by JL83

I think that at 10 months, you DS is old enough to learn to nurse the way you want at night.

He might not like it, but personally I would lay there and offer to nurse him and let him chose. At 10 months, he isn't going to starve if he gets mad and doesn't like it.

You need sleep. I would see if insisting on nursing lying down for a few nights helps. It's not an unreasonable demand for you to make on your baby. You need to be healthy to be a good parent.

If it comes down to nursing manners VS CIO - doesn't it seem fair to try some boundaries on nursing first?

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[zinemama]

Originally Posted by JL83

I think that at 10 months, you DS is old enough to learn to nurse the way you want at night.

He might not like it, but personally I would lay there and offer to nurse him and let him chose. At 10 months, he isn't going to starve if he gets mad and doesn't like it.

You need sleep. I would see if insisting on nursing lying down for a few nights helps. It's not an unreasonable demand for you to make on your baby. You need to be healthy to be a good parent.

If it comes down to nursing manners VS CIO - doesn't it seem fair to try some boundaries on nursing first?

Absolutely.

[LadyCatherine185]

Originally Posted by JL83

I think that at 10 months, you DS is old enough to learn to nurse the way you want at night.

He might not like it, but personally I would lay there and offer to nurse him and let him chose. At 10 months, he isn't going to starve if he gets mad and doesn't like it.

You need sleep. I would see if insisting on nursing lying down for a few nights helps. It's not an unreasonable demand for you to make on your baby. You need to be healthy to be a good parent.

If it comes down to nursing manners VS CIO - doesn't it seem fair to try some boundaries on nursing first?

[MCatLvrMom2A&X]

Add another for me as well. No way would I get up and nurse him he would either nurse laying down or he wouldnt get to. I am betting he will learn to love nursing like that very fast.

[Super~Single~Mama]

I also think you should try to force the side lying nursing position! Sleep topless - if he wants it he will come and get it!

Also, is he teething? My 9mo was doing that a little bit, and he was going through some MAJOR teething - maybe some infant motrin would help?