 At wits end
My baby did the exact same thing. I kept her downstairs in a crate and didn't want her upstairs. We would always have that surprise in the morning and at about 7-8 months we would just guess if she left us a little present. It didn't matter if she barked or not...she had already done it. I gave in and moved her upstairs, fearing that I wasn't hearing her all the time. She quit immediately. She slept longer than she ever had and not a peep out of her. No more surprises left for mommy to clean up. She just needed me. I purchased a new baby at Easter and put my new baby's crate on top. I eventually had to move both downstairs because the new baby came with parasites and ringworm, which I didn't want lingering on my carpet. Both have been downstairs for about two months and doing fine. My baby is 18 weeks (2 lbs) and doesn't leave me any presents either. I did purchase a baby monitor so I could listen to them though. If my baby eats late, she needs to go out in the middle of the night. I'm monitoring that. Good luck and I'm sure your baby will figure it out. They're all different. (I know how frustrating it can be. The Pine-sol and bleach smell started to make me sick.) |