So it started last night. I fed her at 8:30, put her to bed about 9:30. At 12:30 she was awake and crying. Now she usually goes 5-6 hours at night, so I got up and put her paci in, because she usually falls back asleep when I do that. But last night was different...she wouldn't go back to sleep. So I decided it was as good a time as any to start her training. :)
I switched the noise maker into our room, turned it on really loud, and then retreated to the guest room with my cell phone and pile of pillows.
And there I laid, listening to my daughter scream for an hour and a half.
I did go in every 10-15 minutes to put in her paci and move her back to the correct position in her bed.
At first I said I was going to make her go 7 hours (which she's done on her own on several occasions), which would put us at 3:30am. But by 1:45, my resolve was weakening, and I was just hoping to make it 2:30.
She FINALLY fell asleep about 2, slept till 5:15, I fed her, put her back to bed, she grunted around and fussed in her bed till 6:15, slept until 8:15, grunted and fussed until 9:15, at which time we got up.
Now she's asleep for her nap, and I think I'm going to join her.
I sure hope she's a fast learner!
2 comments:
Wow, I'm very immressed! First, that you're actually training Bridget to sleep on her own. Not many people do that. I did it with Jayla but I had a lot easier time than you! Second, that you actually listened to her for an hour and a half! I really want to know how it goes tonight. My bet is that she won't cry that long. Once she sleeps all night and you get a full nights sleep, it will all be worth it and you will feel great!!
I'm definitely impressed, too, Heidi! I waited until Max was 10 mos. to make him cry himself to sleep, and once he caught on, I was wishing I'd done it sooner. I agree...once you start getting uninterrupted nights of sleep, it will all be so worth it. You can do it! :)
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