Alright, so I gotta tell you about this thing I did with my little one, it’s called “baby gronk,” but it’s really just sleep training. I heard about it from some mom groups, and I was at my wit’s end, honestly. My baby was waking up every hour, and I was turning into a zombie.
So, I started by reading up on it. From what I gathered, sleep training is basically helping your baby learn to fall asleep on their own, without you having to rock them or hold them until they’re out cold.
The first thing I did was set up a bedtime routine. Nothing fancy, just a bath, a book, and then into the crib. I made sure the room was dark and quiet, you know, to set the mood for sleep.
- Bath time: I started with a warm bath. I think it helped to relax my baby.
- Storytime: After the bath, I read a short book. Same one every night, so it became a familiar thing.
- Crib time: Then, I put my baby in the crib, still awake but drowsy. This was the tough part.
The first few nights were rough, I won’t lie. My baby cried, and I had to fight the urge to pick them up. I stayed in the room, though, and just patted their back and talked softly. I tried not to make eye contact because that seemed to get them even more worked up.
After a few days, it started to get a little easier. My baby was crying less and actually started to fall asleep without me having to do much. It was like a little miracle, I swear.
I kept at it, night after night. There were still some tears here and there, but eventually, my baby figured out how to fall asleep solo. And let me tell you, it was a game-changer. I actually got to sleep for more than a few hours at a time!
My Takeaway
This whole “baby gronk” thing, or sleep training, it’s not a walk in the park. It takes patience and consistency. But in the end, it was worth it for me. I got my sleep back, and my baby learned a valuable skill. So, if you’re a sleep-deprived parent, you might want to give it a shot. It could be the thing that saves your sanity!
