Experimentation Time

Don't get me wrong, having family in town has been absolutely wonderful, but it has been difficult to get the girls on a regular type of sleeping schedule. They have slept in their swing, bouncer, pack 'n play, my arms...anywhere but the crib in their room. They have also had a pacifier (plug) from day one and Mommy is noticing a reliance on it in order to sooth themselves to sleep. But guess who has to sit there & make sure it doesn't pop out of their mouths until they start to nod off...MOMMY!

So tonight, Mommy decided to change some things. I fed my girls, burped them, swaddled them, sang to them, prayed over them, turned the mobile on and laid them down, plugless. Kelsie hemmed & hawed for a bit, but quickly drifted off. My Karis is still squawkin', but will eventually give up the fight. It's hard listening to them cry, but I want them to learn how to self-sooth and get used to a pattern so that it will be easier for all 4 of us.

Shhh...I wonder how long they'll sleep. I wonder if I can keep this routine going. I wonder when Mommy & Daddy get to sleep for more than 3 hrs. :) Pray for their peace & my endurance.