Forgiveness and Stuff.
>> Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Adelyn and I made it through our first fight, and we're now getting along perfectly. I forgave her for her non-stop screeching the night before, the screeching that had me pulling out my hair and pleading, and she forgave me for not being able to figure out what was wrong.
Jason and I had some trouble getting her to sleep last night, too. We started the bedtime ritual at nine, and at midnight we were taking turns trying to solve the puzzle and stop the cries. Once she fell asleep, though, she slept for six and a half hours.
I still can't figure it out. There's no rhyme or reason to her night time ritual yet; the same thing that works one night infuriates her the next.
6 comments:
First time commenter, although I've been reading you from (nearly) the beginning. I just wanted to say that I really like the blog redesign...great choice of color and the pic of the baby is too cute. Good luck with the night time rituals. Things will fall into place eventually.
i Know i keep offering unsolicited advice, but i went through this around this age too. I figured out that my baby was trying to set her own bedtime, and i was trying to keep her up too long & getting in her way! this was happening after 9 at night. so as soon as she finished the last bottle before the 9 hour (usually between 6-8pm) i would make sure she was changed and burped and i started laying her down for her bedtime, and she stopped the "I'm-wailing-like-i'm-being-tortured" cries. just a thought, try laying her down to bed sooner.
Thanks so much.
That's been our goal the past few nights, to try to get her to bed earlier. Life just keeps getting in the way! I think you're right, though, that it needs to be a little earlier. It takes a while for her to settle down.
And the advice is welcome! Always.
you are great parents, don't get discouraged. she is absolutely beautiful
Oh those lips!!!!! great picture!
I'm a first time commenter as well, but I've loved reading your blog. Adelyn is such a gorgeous baby, and I love your honest and open approach. I'm also 23 and 5 months along, so I feel almost like this is a glimpse into my own future. Best of luck with Adelyn's sleeping schedule! Haha I wish I had some advice, but to be honest I'll probably be reading your blog in about 6 or 7 months to see what worked for you!
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