You are learning sooo fast! Day 3 went so much better than Day 2. We put you to bed at 7:15 p.m. and you zonked out pretty fast. I think the earlier bedtime (before 8 p.m.) works great because you are not over-tired and cranky and so it's easier to drift off into dreamland.
The first nightwaking came at 10:20 p.m. Mommy was going to dreamfeed you at 10:30 p.m. but we were afraid to because we didn't want you to associate the feeding with the waking. But luckily you settled yourself pretty fast. Once you stopped fussing, Mommy quickly fed you and you fell back into your slumber.
That night after Mommy and Daddy went to bed, you woke up another 3 more times but all 3 nightwakings lasted for less than 5 mins. You fussed a little and then back to dreamland! Mommy woke up at 5:15 a.m. to nurse you because we knew you were starving by then. When I went to pick you up in the crib, your eyes were already open. You were being a good girl and not making a peep! We fed you and put you back in your crib and you didn't wake up till 8 a.m.!
Your naps are changing too. For the first time in your 4 months of life, you took a 2.5 hour nap! You have also started napping in your carseat that you once hated with a passion. Mommy might even try to venture out more now!
Finally falling asleep by yourself in the carseatOne lesson that Mommy has learned is that we were being overly protective before. Mommy needs to loosen up a bit and let you take things in and learn for yourself. We don't want to stifle your personal growth!
Love, Mom
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We're all offenders of over-protecting our children. You are doing really well. Hope Isabelle masters the sleeping skill soon and you guys can have even more joyful time together!
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