So far, so good

So yesterday I posted about letting Baby O cry a little in order to get her to sleep in places other than my arms. I didn't just leave her in her crib, swing, bouncer, or Pack N Play and leave the room so she could cry her eyes out. I sat her in her bouncer next to the couch with the vibration and music on while I stroked her head, held her hand, and held her paci. I wanted her to know that I was right there and wouldn't abandon her, but that she needed to nap without me holding her.

She cried for an hour with me soothing her and then she fell asleep. She woke up about 11 minutes later, but she went to sleep in a place other than my arms. This morning she actually napped in her Pack N Play without any tears. I put her in there with her Gloworm and one of her favorite blankies. After me making the Gloworm sing umpteen times, she finally drifted off to sleep peacefully and stayed that way for about 45 minutes or so. I was so proud of my baby!

It seemed like so many things clicked for Baby O today. Not only did she nap by herself without crying, but she also had tummy time without incident, and she played on her playmat without having a fit (both which have never happened before). I guess my baby is growing up and growing a little independent. She knows her mommy loves her and won't leave her to suffer.

I guess so far, so good!