Pretty Exciting

I have been reading tons of books on schedules and sleep training, as well as asking anyone I know what their thoughts are, as well.... I came to the conclusion that you need to take bits and pieces of all and make it work for you. (especially since there is no one *right* way to do anything and everyone has different opinions!)

The frustrating part about the books and some of the advice was that it applies to when your baby is older than what Lucas has been. (Some books start at 8 weeks, some advice starts at 3 months, etc.)Seeing how he is 6 weeks, he is just now getting to be old enough.

Well, I was reading last night about how many naps they can take, and what a typical schedule can/should look like... so, I decided today to try it out. It advised to get a set time for the first morning feeding and if going on a 3 hour feeding schedule, which we are, to have him nap the last hour and a half or so. I did this, 6am would be the first feeding time. This morning, we ate at 6:00, then played until 7:00. He was so alert and not fussy at all... then he started to yawn. (Which I have read means he is already sleepy and in need of a nap- it said not to wait until they are fussy, then they are past sleepiness) Interesting, right? Seeing how he has only been active for one hour.... but I thought, try it!

Just so you know, it is 7:29am, and he has been in his big boy crib, sleeping (not tossing and turning, or fussing, or sucking his passy)for about 28 minutes. O.M.G!

I have also read that the earlier you put your child to sleep at night, the longer and better they will sleep through the night. Also, not to skip or skimp on naps. I see where I have been letting him get fussy instead of picking up on the cues for naptime. This has made for shorter naps, crankier evenings, and I am now attributing it to the fact that Lucas has been overly tired. I am going to try this book's advice out- and I am already convinced that it will work like a charm.

I am pretty pumped about it. You have no idea. It feels like I just solved a riddle or something. YAY. Keep your fingers crossed... now, I may take advantage and go close my eyes, just for a bit....
:)