Pressure/Judgement at Christmas with baby routine?
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@Michaela thank you, I think I knew that really but just needed someone else to tell me! Totally agree on the sleep deprivation comment, it took us a long time to get to a point where we don’t feel like zombies. Never really gave it much thought before our days and nights just always fit into that routine so it took me by surprise and made me doubt myself! Thank you 🩵
No you do what you’ve got to do I left my nans 90th birthday party at 7:30 so we could get him home to bed (we normally put him to bed at 7) and my dad gave me so much grief for that but I literally don’t care it felt like the right thing to do!
You do what’s right for you and your little one. I’ve felt this judgement/disappointment from in laws before, but you know them best so don’t feel guilty for putting their/your needs first! Quality sleep is important ♥️
We had a family thing this evening and left to get little one in bed and there was a comment made!! I was trying to decide if it was intentional or thoughtless to be honest. But either way, I'm not going to let little one get grumpy and tired for everyone else's benefit. 😊
Honestly if they aren’t the ones dealing with the overtired fallout then screw their opinion 😂 you are 100% doing the right thing, your main job is to meet your child’s needs as best you can and it sounds like your priorities are perfect so don’t let the judgement bother you 🤗
The ones judging aren’t the ones dealing with the consequences if baby is pulled out of routine 😵💫 I would of done the same as you ❤️
Stick to your routine! I would. I'd rather have a child who is able to sleep comfortably & well, than deal with an overtired child which results in multiple night wakings.
I'm preparing to feel like this and will just tell them the wide ranfe in what is normal for this age and every child is different and ultimately the way this is handled has to suit the needs of thr family and the child. Youre the one putting him to bed not them so they don't get a say!
Mines has never slept well. Is a light sleeper. We have a strict bedtime routine and don't deviate from this. I genuinely couldn't care less if people think this is weird as they've obviously never suffered with sleep deprivation so you do what works for your family ❤️