Sleep Training Begins...

This morning dawned to a whole new regimen - Sleep Training. We have gotten into some bad habits with our little Sweetness that we are starting to break. Her bed time is too late, she naps in the swing, and we are up several times a night to re-swaddle her and put her pacifier back in her mouth. Well, the buck stops here.

We started sleep training Miles around the same time with lots of experimentation (and frustration) leading ultimately to a great sleeper. Since about 5 months old, Miles really has been a dream sleeper, especially at night. We'd like to get Amelia here, but know that we have to invest some time, energy and frustration.

So starting today, Amelia is now sleeping in her crib in Miles room, with no swaddle. This is a HUGE change for her. She's even napped in her crib, and now I am making her do it full time. We haven't figured out the night time yet, but will likely keep her in the pack and play in our room until she fully gets into the routine, at which point she and Miles will start sharing the room.

So how's it going?

1. First nap: It took about 90 minutes of picking up and putting down - then she slept for 30 minutes.
2. Second nap: it took about 45 minutes of picking up and putting down - then she slept for 1 hour.
3. Third nap: it took about 30 minutes of picking up and putting down - then she slept for 15 minutes... hmmm... and that's where we are right now.
   

I am back to trying to get her to go to sleep, more of the same, but we're hopeful that she will learn and adjust over the next week to where she's got it down. Wish us lots of patience and fortitude!