https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:06:43 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-bed-transition-ruined-sleep#post-2388220 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 16:56:09 +0000 Pumuckl 2388220@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just brought our son back to bed and otherwise tried to keep calm and not make a deal of it and after a couple of days the thrill of the newfound freedom was gone and things went back to normal. (Well except he now comes to our room instead of calling out for us MOTN). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-bed-transition-ruined-sleep#post-2388211 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 16:48:52 +0000 Kelley_lovelikecrazy 2388211@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh - we just moved ours and she's done well for 2 nights. But she hasn't realized she can leave yet. I'm holding my breath for a few more weeks. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-bed-transition-ruined-sleep#post-2388046 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 15:29:49 +0000 .twist. 2388046@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SeptMomma12: hahaha He sounds like quite the comedian! :D hahaha that is hilarious! BUT I totally get the 5:30am thing. It was so cute the first time L let himself out of his room. He comes up to me and say "Hi Mommy! I'm awake!" and I looked over at DH and I was like, omg, he is just the cutest thing ever. I don't do that any more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-bed-transition-ruined-sleep#post-2388037 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 15:21:41 +0000 SeptMomma12 2388037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: It's not so adorable at 5:30am, but I have to give him some points for creativity :silly: Yesterday he went so far as to yell from his room that we needed to go to Home Depot and get new batteries for his clock! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-bed-transition-ruined-sleep#post-2388007 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 15:10:38 +0000 .twist. 2388007@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Dagny: It wasn't one of my initial concerns, I was more scared of him falling out or something, which he hasn't done. He's proven he's very good at getting in and out. ;) </p> <p>@yin: haha thank you! I'm sorry it took so long for you, that sounds exhausting!</p> <p>@MrsB2012: @Charm54: It sounds like we'll be trying a door lock! Thanks ladies, and I'm glad your sleep improved!</p> <p>@cascademom: We are potty training in the next couple weeks and I just dread bedtime + potty excuses! Good luck with the gate tonight and report back! :D </p> <p>@Foodnerd81: I don't think I can revert back! We're getting ready to potty train and I want ease at night with potty visits because I am SURE there will be plenty.</p> <p>@SeptMomma12: I may end up bribing him, but first I'm just going to lock him in. ;) I also REALLY giggled at his comments about the ok-to-wake clock. That is hilarious and adorable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-bed-transition-ruined-sleep#post-2387895 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 14:05:54 +0000 cascademom 2387895@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SeptMomma12: With the token system, it's definitely on the bribery level. It generally works well when he's with the program unlike last night. I'm picking up a gate before picking up the kids tonight. I'm hoping that it stems some of the issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-bed-transition-ruined-sleep#post-2387879 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 13:46:33 +0000 SeptMomma12 2387879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh we had the same experience this summer. My husband calls it the worst month of his life :silly: What eventually worked for us was a combination of a few things... We put a baby gate on his door, which worked surprisingly really well. I don't know if it makes him feel more secure or something, but he even reminds us if we forget to put it up. We also told him he's allowed to get up once. And he does, almost every night about 5 minutes after he goes to bed. That seemed to give him a little more of the control he was looking for. And finally, good old-fashioned bribery. He got a matchbox car every morning that he stuck to the rules.</p> <p>We have the ok to wake clock too, but that's been very hit or miss with DS. If he happens to sleep until it's green, he's super excited. But if he wakes up earlier, he just tells us it must be broken. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-bed-transition-ruined-sleep#post-2387855 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 13:32:07 +0000 Foodnerd81 2387855@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We put her back in the crib. I just gave up and decided I'd rather buy a new crib for baby 2 if t comes to that. </p> <p>In your situation could you put a cover over the light switch, and move the sound machine out of reach, and lock the door somehow (doorknob cover)? Just remove all temptations? </p> <p>Meanwhile my friend told her son he can't get out of bed until his clock turns green- and he never did. It's unbelievable. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-bed-transition-ruined-sleep#post-2387832 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 13:14:13 +0000 cascademom 2387832@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're in the middle of this hell. We've been doing a token system where he gets three tokens where mom and dad can come up and answer his request after routine. It worked perfectly for two weeks until this past weekend. DH and I got sick and all hell broke loose. Last night, he went to sleep at 11pm after getting up to go to the bathroom twice on his own. I'm getting a gate today. Gate plus token system I hope will stop this. I'm exhausted from being sick and not getting a lot of recovery sleep that I needed from his drama plus 6 month old waking up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-bed-transition-ruined-sleep#post-2387821 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 13:06:19 +0000 Charm54 2387821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This happened to DD - she was the best sleeper in the world until she transitioned to her bed. It was okay until about 2 weeks in when she realized she could crawl out of bed. We tried the super nanny thing (put her back in every.single.time without talking) but it was so frustrating doing that 35+ times and she just kept getting more worked up.</p> <p>So we did the 2 times rule - after the 2nd time of putting her back in, mommy and daddy were not coming back. Took her two nights to realize and then she got it. Things were awesome again UNTIL she realized she could open her bedroom door.</p> <p>So we got one of those door knob covers and again, took her two nights to realize she couldn't open it up anymore and then things went back to normal.</p> <p>These days she doesn't even try to get out of bed or her room and sleeps 8-8. I'm sure we could take the doorknob cover off now and she would be fine. It was a hellish few weeks but thankfully things did go back to normal once she learned her limits.</p> <p>Fx for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-bed-transition-ruined-sleep#post-2387808 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 12:51:27 +0000 MrsB2012 2387808@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We put b in a toddler bed maybe a month ago. At first she wouldn't stay in her room, so we put on one of those door handle covers so she can't open the door from the inside. Since we did that, she actually sleeps better now then she did in the crib. Maybe we were lucky, but once she realized she couldn't get out, now she just lays in her bed. We don't keep any toys in her room, just her books. Good luck, hopefully you find something that works for you guys. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-bed-transition-ruined-sleep#post-2387807 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 12:50:18 +0000 yin 2387807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>This happened to LO1, and it took over a year to fix his sleep. It's still not perfect, and he joins us in bed a few times a week in the middle of the night. No great tips, but stay strong. It will get better with time. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-bed-transition-ruined-sleep#post-2387800 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 12:42:44 +0000 Dagny 2387800@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Following this - we'll be transitioning next month and I'm terrified of this realization! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/crib-bed-transition-ruined-sleep#post-2387766 Mon, 14 Dec 2015 12:18:51 +0000 .twist. 2387766@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>L is 2.5 and we recently switched from crib to toddler bed. Things were going well and he was staying in bed. He's usually a good sleeper (since we sleep trained at 6 months). </p> <p>THEN, then he realised he could get out and walk around and come out of his room. Now it's a battle of him getting out of bed, turning off his sound machine, turning lights on, coming/peeking out of his room. He now gets up at 5:40 or earlier every morning. </p> <p>WHAT HAPPENED? How do I fix this?! </p> <p>I know there is the ok-to-wake clock, which is a possible option, but I would like to hear if any one else has other suggestions before trying the ok-to-wake thing. I'm just not sure he would actually listen to it. haha </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-having-a-terrible-day#post-1992468 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 19:22:23 +0000 Espion 1992468@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Wow, what an asshat. Your day should definitely be done by now. I hope you have a super relaxing holiday and L starts feeling better ASAP. Lady, have a glass of wine, sink into the couch, and say "F%#@ them all." It's cathartic. :) :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-having-a-terrible-day#post-1992352 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 17:06:44 +0000 Kimberlybee 1992352@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: I'm so sorry life's been rough the past few months. Hope you get to rest up during holidays. Hang in there! Hugs. :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-having-a-terrible-day#post-1992346 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 16:58:43 +0000 alohaorchid 1992346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so, so sorry that you're having such a horrible day!</p> <p>You work downtown right? Next time this happens, wall me. I'll be happy to meet for a coffee/lunch :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-having-a-terrible-day#post-1992227 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 15:43:08 +0000 MrsLilybugg 1992227@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>:heart: HUGS </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-having-a-terrible-day#post-1992217 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 15:40:25 +0000 MrsMccarthy 1992217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh I'm so sorry that you are having such a hard time. The only thing that helps me when I'm in the midst of something like this is the "laugh to keep from crying" approach. Good sick humor is a big help. </p> <p>Here is a joke my ex used to tell that is not for everyone but for some reason still makes me laugh to myself. Perhaps in its simplicity it's brilliant. Imagine someone with a thick New York accent telling it. </p> <p>Q: Why do women wear makeup and perfume? </p> <p>A: Because they are ugly and they smell. </p> <p>Hope better days are ahead.</p> <p>Oh and I want to add that I am so so extra sorry about your dad. That's just heartbreaking. Much love! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-having-a-terrible-day#post-1992117 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:48:27 +0000 Lindsay05 1992117@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Aww so sorry lady :( you have every right to have a good cry. I hope things start to improve for you soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-having-a-terrible-day#post-1992116 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:48:07 +0000 Reese 1992116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: well, you know how I feel about this uber shitty situation :bummed: I hope everything's starts coming up twist in 2015! Sending love :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-having-a-terrible-day#post-1992080 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:35:59 +0000 mrbee 1992080@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: Sounds like a really tough couple of months!! :( I was sick for a few months recently, and it got me so down... can't imagine dealing with all the other stuff you mentioned too!</p> <p>Hope things get better soon!!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-having-a-terrible-day#post-1992057 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:26:24 +0000 Mama Bird 1992057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Gosh, I'm sorry. Your boss is a jerk. I hope you and your family get good news for the rest of this year and beyond. Feel better, and get some rest over the holidays! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-having-a-terrible-day#post-1992055 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:26:10 +0000 Mrs. Jump Rope 1992055@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: give this to your coworkers. It's appropriate for sooooo many situations. </p> [attach=1772/14/ngugnm.500x354.image.jpg] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-having-a-terrible-day#post-1992053 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:25:53 +0000 avivoca 1992053@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry you are going through this. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-having-a-terrible-day#post-1992048 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:24:08 +0000 MapleMoose 1992048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>:heart: hugs </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-having-a-terrible-day#post-1992022 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:11:27 +0000 illumina 1992022@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm sorry, friend. I'm on my way out and don't have time for a long reply...just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you :heart: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-having-a-terrible-day#post-1992005 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:03:48 +0000 .twist. 1992005@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: Thank you! I will do my best. ;) </p> <p>@ballerinabee: Thank you for your reply. I have talked with outside people before. If I can't get through this on my own, I have no issues going for an outside opinion. :) I also LOVE the someecard! haha it is SO APPROPRIATE. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-having-a-terrible-day#post-1991997 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 14:01:02 +0000 ballerinabee 1991997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>And I'd say excuse my language, but this someecard seems appropriate for your boss today... </p> [attach=5404/14/ngufhr.420x294.Bad-Day.png] https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/im-having-a-terrible-day#post-1991976 Fri, 19 Dec 2014 13:50:26 +0000 ballerinabee 1991976@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@.twist.: Oh my gosh, I am so sorry! Vent to us any time. That is a LOT for anyone to deal with. </p> <p>Can you send a summary email with short bullets on the status of the items so that he knows you're on top of things, and then deal with it when you come back after vacation?</p> <p>Do you have someone you can talk to outside of work and family (counselor or something similar)? Having someone help you process your grief over your Dad's illness, frustrations with work and health issues, etc. can be really helpful. At least it's helped with my depression / anxiety and mountains of outside stressors (step-family/ex drama, work, family, health, marriage, etc.).</p> <p>The most important thing I can say to you is be patient and kind to yourself. We are often our own worst critics, and self-flogging isn't good. Your body and your LO need you to take care of yourself. Take some time (even 5 minutes) to meditate, close your eyes and pay attention to how your body is feeling, and give yourself permission and love to feel whatever you're feeling. Mad, sad, frustrated, grumpy, tired, whatever. </p> <p>Maybe a (family) friend could go over and set up Skype for your parents and facilitate the call so you &amp; LO can see your Dad? </p> <p>I hope you are all feeling better soon. And if all else fails, make a crude voodoo doll of your boss and torture it! :wink: </p> <p>Hugs and love and hang in there! </p>