Sleep Training

At the beginning of the week Dave and I had 2 really bad nights,where Alex refuse to go to sleep in her crib. This was not like her since she's always slept in her crib at night. During our trip to Saskatchewan,Dave and I started to take her into bed with us. We mainly did that so she wouldn't wake everyone else up. Well it backfired. When we got back we noticed that's what she wanted. We then decided it was time to sleep train her. I called Kim and ask for her advice after a long 5 hrs of crying. She recommended this book, it's great. Thanks Kim. Love you even more now:) Dave took Friday off so that we could start on Thursday night. The first night she cried for 25 min non stop, then a few hrs later she would cry for a few minutes. The first night was good. We then got her up at 7am to also train her for nap time. Since she's be born I've always held her during her naps( I love doing). Well she only cried for 5 min and we also had to get her up. I know your all thinking why wake a sleeping baby. The reason behind it, it's so that she can have 2 naps and at set regular time. This will also help her sleep better at night. Eventually she will wake on her own. I find so far that nap time crying is easier and shorter. We can actually get things done.

Last night was great. She also cried for 25 min. I couldn't handle it so I was doing some yard work and I also went to Tim's with my dad. When we got back I was greeted at the door by Dave telling us to be quiet. SHE"S ASLEEP:) Oh ya and it's 8pm. Alex was great she slept the entire night. One good night. I'm also glad that Dave is off to help with this since I know I would break down and give in. Thanks Dave for being here and listening to the crying. Love you lots. Maybe now we both won't be so cranky.

Tam