So, bedtime was a little later than usual, by half an hour, but the book says you can be flexible if needs be, so that was fine. All went to plan - there seems to be no problems at all in getting her to sleep, its the staying asleep that is the problem. So, first wake up was 45 minutes later - a full on screaming session - again, she wasn't fully awake, and after no amount of consoling her would work, dh brought her outside into the garden and she settled straight away - perhaps it was the cool air that woke her properly. I couldn't take the idea of another night of hourly wakenings - there is only so much of that anyone can take - so I brought her into my bed with me in the hope that would help. It did - we only woke once every 2 hours
It sounds mad, but compared to the previous night, I dealt with that OK.Still going with the book, and trying to make sure she goes to sleep happy - unfortunately, we still aren't ready for 'Phase 1' which is comfort until baby is almost asleep - Squish needs to be in a deep deep sleep before I can put her down without her eyes popping straight open - but will keep working towards it
Stats - gah, another night where I was too tired to take any - lets just say, we had at least 5 wakenings, probably 6, but again just the one feed in the middle of all that, close to 3.30am, so I will say it again - that is an improvement in itself

I'm mum of 4 lovely children, my youngest is 5 months old
May 2012
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