As I type this very moment, my sweet daughter is learning to put herself to sleep. She's so amazing at night. She sleeps all night and has zero wakings (at least that I've heard). However, it's a different story during the day. She had issues with feeding very early in her existence and was held a bunch...by a bunch of us. She got into a groove. And honestly I don't feel bad holding her a bunch. I'm not of the mindset that too much holding will make a rotten little girl. She's quite sweet! Anyhow, naps have been awful. That is, until today. I am determined. And those of you who know me know just HOW determined I can be. She must learn how to put herself to sleep. It will boost her confidence, her moods and help in her overall development. She only cried for a little bit. She knows what's happening. We did this already for night time sleep. So, even though my hair has turned completely white and the juices in my tummy are bubbling violently...my baby is sleeping. (sort of - she's making these little birdy noises, but I think she's almost out).
She's had lots of new experiences this week (her 20th week of life) and I think she's about sacked out. She's tried cereal for the first time and by the look on her face I know you can see she thought it was pretty odd. She didn't turn away - the kid loves food as you all know - but I think she's a little wary of the whole texture of it all. We'll try once a day for a while and see how it goes. She's a little sponge, so I know it won't be long till she's trying to do it herself. Our little clone...
I really couldn't ask for much more right now. Contentedness has set in - this really is the best job I've ever had...even these hard days.