Ashley's Story

Ashley's Story Continued...
Last week I shared this video telling you my experience with a recent Healthy Sleep Habits Client.This week Ashley would like to share her, very personal, experience working with me. Before I do I just want to thank Ashley for the kind words. I am happy I was able to help. Ashley and her husband were able to do the work needed in getting there son sleeping through the night. Congratulations to the Meccarillo Family!

"My son came home from the hospital sleeping through the night but around 3 months he began waking every 1-2 hours. He also began to fight his sleep- it would take 40 minutes of him (and sometimes me)crying to put him down for a nap and up to 2 hours at bedtime. At first, I told myself it was just a phase or it was because he was teething but after a month of battling it out with him (which is what it felt like), I decided to get help.I read 3 books on sleep training, checked out every website and tried the advice of every family member, friend and person that I encountered. Every so often, my son would sleep 4-5 hours and I would be elated that I had found the solution!! But to my disappointment, the next night we would return to hourly wakings. I began to feel anxious, depressed and felt that my baby and I were drifting apart. I didn't have the energy to enjoy him anymore and frankly I was angry with him. I just wanted him to sleep!!! My marriage began to deteriorate as well- I felt misunderstood, alone and began to push my husband away.  One Saturday, after a sleepless night and a morning of tears (by both me and my son), in an act of despair, I drove to a "baby expo"to meet Rebecca Kammerer (whom I had heard of from my pediatrician Dr Rubin). Immediately she made me feel as if I was not alone and help was on the way! A few days later, Rebecca came to my house- we ensured my son's room was a good sleeping environment and we made a plan. Over a months time, Rebecca was able to create a custom schedule based on my son's sleeping, eating and activity patterns. We spoke often over the phone and through these conversations, Rebecca gave my family the guidance to a good nights (and days) rest. I am very happy to say that now it takes less than 10 minutes to put my son to sleep. He sleeps between 7 and 10 hours before waking to nurse and then sleeps for 3-4 hours more! With Rebecca's help, I no longer feel anxious, depressed and alone. My son and I are both happier and our bond is stronger than ever. My marriage is back on track and we now parent our son as a team. I know in the future we will encounter "bumps in the road" but Rebecca has given us the tools we need to get back on track."-Ashley J. Meccariello, Farmingdale, NY  3/9/2013Upcoming Workshops