tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post5055193829995496630..comments2023-10-07T07:56:14.379-04:00Comments on Before The Morning: he's so far awayPatricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06865294910862077812noreply@blogger.comBlogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-88053008993356289382009-08-05T16:10:28.293-04:002009-08-05T16:10:28.293-04:00Oh girl my kids sleep with bumpers, blankets AND a...Oh girl my kids sleep with bumpers, blankets AND a pillow!!! Horrible I know but it is what it is. Good luck to it happening over and over and over. I hope some of the sleeping bug Jonah had last night comes my childs way soon!!Kat and Crewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10481864848500843121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-22621062409669186942009-08-05T15:51:38.765-04:002009-08-05T15:51:38.765-04:00For the Anonymous posters!
Please respect Patrice...For the Anonymous posters!<br /><br />Please respect Patrice's wishes and stop posting your negative comments! This is Patrice's blog and she indicated up front that she didn't want to hear it -- so stop already! She isn't you and Jonah isn't your child. She knows what is best for him and what will protect his face and body.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07357749042906243243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-61093544140341839542009-08-05T15:47:35.774-04:002009-08-05T15:47:35.774-04:00Patrice,
It seems that the "rules" chan...Patrice,<br /><br />It seems that the "rules" change all the time. When my kids were babies, we wouldn't think of our babies sleeping in a bed without a bumper pad and to sleep without a blanket -- no way! I would expect it is really necessary for Jonah to have a bumper pad so that he doesn't hurt his face more than he already does with his hands. Ignore everyone who is writing and telling you that you should remove it! For your baby, I'm sure it's much more safe to have it than not. You and Matt are great parents and Jonah is so very lucky!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07357749042906243243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-8800880857098342632009-08-05T15:39:31.763-04:002009-08-05T15:39:31.763-04:00YAY!!! What a big boy he is becoming...
And I sti...YAY!!! What a big boy he is becoming... <br />And I still have the bumper pad and blanket in my daughters crib too (she will be 1 on Friday). We tried to take the pads out for a few nights and it just didn't work. We were up too many times.Tarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17788029005150026443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-60663720405992396892009-08-05T15:33:30.783-04:002009-08-05T15:33:30.783-04:00Why take the chance on SIDS? You know it is wrong...Why take the chance on SIDS? You know it is wrong to have that blanket and bumper pad in there. Read the comment about the person who lost their baby to SIDS. She speaks from experience...not these other people who say leave it in there. You say you dont want to hear it but sorry I had to say something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-11829483157753684762009-08-05T15:25:50.628-04:002009-08-05T15:25:50.628-04:00Ya know, I am so glad all of your babies survived ...Ya know, I am so glad all of your babies survived the bumper pad/blanket thing, but can you have a little respect for the babies who DID die because of those things and not make it sound like they don't do harm or that moms who have had a baby die of SIDS are stupid for simply trying to warn other moms because they don't want SIDS to happen anymore! Glad Y'ALLS babies didn't die, mine did. I think it scars you a little and you want to save other babies! That is all I was trying to do. Not be mean or judge, just help save another baby.Soooo, I'm very glad babies do survive bumper pads and blankets, as some DO NOT!!!! <br /><br />If you saw someone about to fall off a cliff would you yell for them to watch out, or would you not because some people survive falls! I simply don't want anymore babies to die of SIDS. But, hey, I've done my job, <br /><br />Read some articles on SIDS and then tell someone it's "okay" because you did it and your baby is fine.<br /><br />Some people who drive drunk make it home also!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-50242433068037974372009-08-05T15:22:05.499-04:002009-08-05T15:22:05.499-04:00Dont understand why you would have a SID monitor a...Dont understand why you would have a SID monitor and then have that bumper and blanket in there. Not a good idea...sorry you said not to mention it buy come on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-10322484694559380982009-08-05T15:02:21.841-04:002009-08-05T15:02:21.841-04:00Bumper pad AND lots of blankets with all three kid...Bumper pad AND lots of blankets with all three kids. The only negative (and it's really rather sweet) is Extreme Blanket Attachment that means you might have a little Linus on your hands.Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07226917078792671794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-86449544097989779652009-08-05T13:49:55.672-04:002009-08-05T13:49:55.672-04:00When my son was born, the plan was for him to shar...When my son was born, the plan was for him to share a room with his sister but at the last minute we decided to turn the office ALL THE WAY DOWNSTAIRS into his room. It was so hard knowing he was ont he first level while we were upstairs and he was all alone. I kept the baby monitor turned way up. i just knew he would be so scared (at 1 month old). Now we are in a one level house and he is just down the hall. And as for the bumper, I have been thinking about putting it back up (he is 18 months) becuase he keeps getting his legs stuck through the slats. I love bumpers. The beds just look so naked and well, jail like, without them.jlwilsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12642641407668085584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-56169474547344939132009-08-05T13:28:51.976-04:002009-08-05T13:28:51.976-04:00Sheesh, anonymous: What part of "keep it to y...Sheesh, anonymous: What part of "keep it to yourself" do you not understand?<br /><br />You are not the boss of her. <br /><br />She's a bright, well-informed, confident mama of two who has been around the block once or twice. <br /><br />I suggest you honor her request - on HER blog - to pipe down. She's the mama, thankfully, not you. <br /><br />Patrice:<br /><br />I cried when every one of my kids transitioned into their own rooms. It's emotional but you have the Holy Spirit to guide you. God bless you. <br /><br />much love,<br /><br />rebekahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-85390483483932345962009-08-05T13:20:37.656-04:002009-08-05T13:20:37.656-04:00I completely understand! I made my husband and mys...I completely understand! I made my husband and myself sleep on the floor of our son's room the first 3nights in his big boy crib. I was so sad and he was all the way on the other end of our townhouse!<br /><br />And we also used blankets and bumpers in his bed, so no judgements there!Wade's Worldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06947915870338518569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-63979635029205740752009-08-05T13:00:51.115-04:002009-08-05T13:00:51.115-04:00I have to say that I agree with the anonymous mom ...I have to say that I agree with the anonymous mom - BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-90320710265465036062009-08-05T13:00:02.102-04:002009-08-05T13:00:02.102-04:00Congrats on a great first night in his crib!Congrats on a great first night in his crib!RLRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07186598026843397100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-42258000170985469812009-08-05T12:54:35.231-04:002009-08-05T12:54:35.231-04:00I have a friend and her baby died of SIDS a couple...I have a friend and her baby died of SIDS a couple of years ago and when they found him, his face was up against the bumper pad. He was around 7 or 8 months old. Take the chance if you want!<br /><br />Do the people on here commenting that it's okay want to be responsible if something, God forbid, does happen?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-87819020598578218182009-08-05T12:38:58.805-04:002009-08-05T12:38:58.805-04:00My kids who are now 28 & 30 sleep with bumper ...My kids who are now 28 & 30 sleep with bumper pads and blankets.<br />Is that a no no now?Debby@Just Breathehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11685398064340027809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-3879821980832582332009-08-05T12:38:55.863-04:002009-08-05T12:38:55.863-04:00I do NOT agree with Sara, nor do a lot of experts!...I do NOT agree with Sara, nor do a lot of experts! It is a FACT that babies DIE from pillows and bumpers in their cribs. I would much rather see my child's nose bloody than him dead! If you love your son, and if you are thinking of him, get those things out! It's not worth it. Obviously you already know the dangers or you wouldn't have said in your post "don't say anything about the bumpers or pillows". Yes, a lot of<br /> babies grew up with them...they got lucky! But a lot of babies have died from those things. <br /><br />I have read you blog for months and have come to care about your sweet little guy, and think you are a fantastic mom. But you ask for opinions, so this is mine...and lots and lots of experts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-45440785304206239012009-08-05T12:29:29.304-04:002009-08-05T12:29:29.304-04:00yay! I am glad he slept well for you! He looks com...yay! I am glad he slept well for you! He looks comfy. <br /><br />And I am a FAN of bumpers. We used them until the boys were near a year old. I was too nervous to take them out - afraid they would hit their heads or get their hands stuck. <br /><br />Always do what you feel comfortable as a mom - you are the mom, not us :)Mike and Molly Spiveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12598644248376270029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-33510549281336375932009-08-05T12:22:24.057-04:002009-08-05T12:22:24.057-04:00I was going to say something about the bumper befo...I was going to say something about the bumper before I saw your comment please don't. I still feel the need...my son died of SIDS. I totally believe those things should be outlawed, so does my pediatrician. And you really might want to think about taking pillows out. All of those things could kill your son. You have come too far to let things in your control hurt him. I have to say something, or our son died in vein. Sorry that you don't want to hear it, but if I could save just one baby...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-11268472517939204232009-08-05T11:49:51.364-04:002009-08-05T11:49:51.364-04:00Hooray! Congrats on a successful first night upsta...Hooray! Congrats on a successful first night upstairs, Jonah!!<br /><br />(per your previous post,) I'm afraid a lot of getting to sleep is a baby's disposition and how their body reacts as they get tired. It sounds like you're doing everything right! Just try to limit his awake time to about 4 hours in a stretch. Catching 'the window' seems to be the most important part of an easy bedtime routine.<br /><br />Also, can you give Jonah deep squeezes on his feet/legs and arms when he doesn't have blisters? That sensory input really helped our son calm down and was a great sleep cue for him.Jenny J in CAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-57329752564345940862009-08-05T11:47:28.510-04:002009-08-05T11:47:28.510-04:00Dear sweet Patrice!
I love your music reference! ...Dear sweet Patrice!<br />I love your music reference! He's such a big boy now! So proud of you...will pray it continues to go well! And that you would have peace that his guardian angel & Jesus are watching over him while he sleeps and that this will enable you and Matt to get a better night's sleep!<br />Blessings to you all!<br />Love, Aimee Pence<br />ps-I have days off every now and then and just wanted to remind you that if you need me I am just a phone call away! 408-0210Baby Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09305268115682653828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-26011534678463621752009-08-05T11:41:37.084-04:002009-08-05T11:41:37.084-04:00Don't worry about the bumper. Aubrey is 5 mon...Don't worry about the bumper. Aubrey is 5 months and we use it. I took it out when she was 2 months because it was a hassle to put back on. Once she started moving, she always got her limbs stuck and would wake up crying. Now with the bumper, we have no issues and she sleeps great. I also have an Angelcare Monitor so I will an alarm if anything is wrong. <br /><br />Congratulations on him sleeping! Hopefully it will continue. :o) <br /><br />P.S They honestly sleep better in their own crib.Danahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09363037954575423445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-11005586492022650442009-08-05T11:37:48.725-04:002009-08-05T11:37:48.725-04:00Big steps and baby steps. That's what it is al...Big steps and baby steps. That's what it is all about. So glad you made your decision. It was yours to make. So glad you tried. Give it time. Your room feels empty but your heart feels full.<br />Jennifer in Southeast, NCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-9057797201070360522009-08-05T11:15:20.303-04:002009-08-05T11:15:20.303-04:00i'm with kelsey. he's right where he's...i'm with kelsey. he's right where he's supposed to be and you'll both sleep better without each others noises waking you up. it's going to be okay!! teaching your child to comfort himself back to sleep is a gift you are giving him. (but it does mean he's growing up. i hope that's okay!)<br />praying for you!purejoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07095975148508760030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-60392328397972720482009-08-05T11:09:53.301-04:002009-08-05T11:09:53.301-04:00I sobbed uncontrollably when we moved Madeline int...I sobbed uncontrollably when we moved Madeline into her own bedroom (which was right next door to ours!). She also slept with bumpers and a blanket. If you have a SIDS monitor you should be okay :) You'll get used to it very quickly, and will grow to love how much better you will sleep with him in his own room. *sigh* they grow up so fast!<br /><br />~AmyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8191367444095035928.post-30314110145347491062009-08-05T10:57:03.366-04:002009-08-05T10:57:03.366-04:00I love the painting above his crib. Is it you?I love the painting above his crib. Is it you?Lynnettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16558811511372857954noreply@blogger.com