Today was Day 1 of trying to get Easton to nap in his crib unassisted. He does very well napping everywhere BUT his crib, so I wanted to get that sorted out before he starts Pre-School.
This morning, he took a litle cat nap in his car seat while I went to the Chiropractor so I knew he would be ready for a good nap once it was time.
The events of nap time went a little something like this...
12:45- Woke to nurse
1:10- Play time
1:40- Noticed sleepy cues- yawning, rubbing eyes, fussy...
1:45- I laid him in his crib- radio on, white noise on, no passi, no blanket (he gets hot in the afternoons)
2:00- Started crying...
2:10- Crying...I was doing ok- folding laundry---counting down till 30 minutes, because what baby can really cry longer than that---he's just going to cry himself to sleep...right???
2:30- Crying---hmmm....30 minutes---surely he's almost done- swept, swiffered and mopped the floors----trying to keep busy
2:45- Crying- the screaming would start and stop...not just solid like it had been...Why do I feel like a terrible mom instead of a good mom teaching their baby how to "self soothe"???
3:00- I couldn't take it anymore. The crying was winding down some but he was still putting up a good fight. I went in there to offer his passi but those alligator tears got me...they got me good. His little tear streaked face broke my heart. I sure hope I can do this tomorrow...
3:15- Finally settled down enough to take passi
Now....this is what a nap looks like...
On the couch by mom...
I'm a sucker, what can I say.
Until tomorrow,
Mean, Awful, Mommy
You're not mean and awful, but i think it's super sweet that Easton just wants to be near you. There will be years to come when he won't want to, so enjoy them now! Remember, he's still a tiny baby that relies 100% on you. It's PERFECTLY normal for him to need you and want you at all times, and not feel safe/comfortable when you're not around. That will slowly change, but for now-embrace it!
ReplyDeleteYou're doing great. He is sooo cute!