After returning from our trip to Greensboro, I decided it was time for Arden to sleep in her crib. I figured that since she was used to sleeping in a strange place while away, now was the best time to give the crib a try. Plus, Adam got me a baby monitor for my birthday, and Arden doesn't nurse during the night anymore. No more excuses!
The first night was great. She went to bed at 9:30 p.m. She woke up once at 11:45 p.m. and then slept until 6:30 a.m. Unfortunately, it got progressively worse from there. The third night I ended up nursing her at 1 a.m. to get her back to sleep. She still woke up at 6:30 a.m. The fourth night was the worst. She woke up four times between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. I didn't nurse her, though. I cannot get into that habit. She needs to know it's time to sleep, not eat. She fell back asleep around 3:15 a.m. and slept until nearly 9 a.m....thank goodness! Last night was good for me. Adam was home, so he took care of any crying that occurred. I didn't hear a peep until 7 a.m.
Tonight, so far so good. It is getting to be that time when she generally has her first nightly wakeup, though. We'll see what happens!
I was wary at first, but I must say I am liking the new sleeping arrangement. I don't have to worry about disturbing her when I'm getting ready for bed. I don't have to worry about waking her when I move around in the bed. I also don't get woken up by her movements...only her cries. Sometimes I do wish I could reach over and feel her breathe, but I'm becoming more at ease as the nights pass. My baby's growing up!
The first night was great. She went to bed at 9:30 p.m. She woke up once at 11:45 p.m. and then slept until 6:30 a.m. Unfortunately, it got progressively worse from there. The third night I ended up nursing her at 1 a.m. to get her back to sleep. She still woke up at 6:30 a.m. The fourth night was the worst. She woke up four times between 11 p.m. and 3 a.m. I didn't nurse her, though. I cannot get into that habit. She needs to know it's time to sleep, not eat. She fell back asleep around 3:15 a.m. and slept until nearly 9 a.m....thank goodness! Last night was good for me. Adam was home, so he took care of any crying that occurred. I didn't hear a peep until 7 a.m.
Tonight, so far so good. It is getting to be that time when she generally has her first nightly wakeup, though. We'll see what happens!
I was wary at first, but I must say I am liking the new sleeping arrangement. I don't have to worry about disturbing her when I'm getting ready for bed. I don't have to worry about waking her when I move around in the bed. I also don't get woken up by her movements...only her cries. Sometimes I do wish I could reach over and feel her breathe, but I'm becoming more at ease as the nights pass. My baby's growing up!
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