I didn't nurse Riley yesterday at all. I was super nervous about putting Riley to bed. I had asked Mike to put her down, but as usual there was a work crisis as soon as dinner was over.
I gave her a bath, put her pajamas on and instead of sitting in the rocker reading a book and nursing I put her directly in the crib (like I do for naps) and read a book there. When the book was done she just laid down. It was like "Ok, Mom I know the drill." I turned off the light and turned on the music. I rubbed her back for 2min and even though she was still awake when I left the room she barely even fussed for a second.
I don't know why I'm always so shocked when the plan works. Now all I have to do is stay the course. I can't believe it's over...
I am completely shocked it went so well and also at my lack of emotion. I mean I'm thrilled and proud and sad and afraid to believe it's true, but I shed actual tears the first time after my surgery she went to sleep at night in her own crib without tears. I think I'm still a little stunned and afraid to jinx it.
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