Friday, October 17, 2008

The struggle continues


Well, after the first day, she then cried for 40 minutes and slept for 30. The next two days she cried the entire hour. Yesterday was dad's birthday. We spent about 40 minutes outside at a playground with mom, dad, Emma, Jake and Karen. She was pooped. However, she still cried for nearly 30 minutes but then did sleep for almost an hour!!! Today, I went in to the office for a bit and met mom for lunch at Panera. Charli of course fell asleep in the car. (see the photo, this is a common site) She didn't take another nap. The real upside to all of this not napping, is that she is in bed and out by no later than 7:00PM. I'm begining to wonder if she's not going to be much of a napper. I know kids need their sleep, but there are some who just don't nap. I will continue to try. It's a good thing that bedtime is going well. And for the most part, she sleeps through the night. So for that I am very thankful. She's only been home for 6 weeks, I can't and don't expect her to have adjusted to everything. She's doing so well, that if this is my issue to deal with, I am truly blessed. (especially since I have heard that many of the people out of PGN waiting for BC's may wait as long as 3 months!!!! - my daughter is home.)
sara

2 comments:

Our Girls said...

Hello Friend!
CUTE photos of Charli
Sounds like she is doing ok, and just does not want to miss anything, so she is not napping. Andrea used to be a good napper, but now only some times takes them.
She is SO CUTE and you 2 look SO happy! I am Happy for you!

Juli P said...

Hey Sara,
Yes, be thankful that Charli sleeps in 12 hour stretches at night. Don't give up on the nap thing! Emily was a terrible napper (she still is, actually) but she learned that even if she chose not to sleep, she still spent that time alone in her crib and now in her room.
Charli is still adjusting to her life her with you and she's still testing you (she will forever, smile).
It sounds like you're having a good time!
Remember, a well rested baby is a happy baby!
I'm so glad that she's home with you and you're not continuing to wait.

We're Home!!!

We're Home!!!
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