Evelyn has been sleeping in her crib all night for about two months. She wakes a few times a night to sleep but goes right back down. Naps are a whole other ball game. Currently she only takes naps on me, which allows me to get nothing done. I want her to be able to sleep in her crib for naps and bed but it has been a hard transition.
Today I am starting to try to put her in her crib for naps. When I know she is tired, I lay her down and pray she goes to sleep. I laid her down about 3 minutes ago and she is fussing still. I am trying to be strong and not go and pick her up. I want her to be independent and I know that she is getting plenty of love from me and everyone else that she does not need to be held for naps.
Another reason to nap in her crib is becuase I am not going to always be watching her. My parents are watching her in a couple of months and I do not want them to hold her through her naps. Even though it is extremly hard to hear her cry, I know that in the long run it is what is best for her and for me.
Support by those around me helps a ton. I know that not everyone agrees with the method that we use but it is what we as parents have chosen becuase we feel it is best for us and her. I think as parents you do the best that you can for your kids and you are not going to make everyone happy so why not make yourselves happy.
Writing this blog while trying to get her to nap has helped keep my mind off her crying and she is starting to settle down and fall asleep I think. Pray that is the case.
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