I'm writing this as Roswelle is finishing up her 12th hour of straight sleep. Well, minus the 20 minutes she was awake this morning at 3:40am (and a couple other times when I just reswaddled her and she fell right back asleep). I finally had the courage and strength to sleep train her and to be honest it wasn't all that bad. She didn't cry more than 20 minutes over the last 3 nights, average was 7 minutes of tears a few different times. It wasn't blood curdling cries either...it was more "I don't think I like this" crying. My biggest piece of advice is to wait until you and your baby are READY. Her signs were that she would wake up in the middle of the night but would only be awake for 20 minutes, she wouldn't eat much when she was awake, and she would crank her neck while we were holding her almost like she wanted to be put down. I listened and laid her down while she was still awake and she would lay there relaxing before she literally just nodded off to sleep - happened last night at 7pm. She was ready to sleep through the night, she just needed a little encouragement.
I may be tootin' my on horn a little early, we'll see what happens over the next few nights, but I'm going to enjoy this moment for now :)
My mom saved so many of my baby clothes and they now make up a majority of Roswelle's wardrobe. I love how classic and simple the outfits are, they just don't make 'em like they used to! She is in my little eyelit top and my pink ruffled bloomers. My mom just recently brought up another batch of clothes; Roswelle will be wearing 'vintage' pieces until she is 2!
Speaking of my mom, she came to visit for a week!
We had the best time...all of us! Paul and I enjoyed some free time at new coffee shops, working out together, and going to dinner. While my mom enjoyed quality 1x1 time with her grand-daughter. WinWin for all of us.
New favorite date spot, reading spot, anything spot - cafe nero. AHmazing coffee shop right in the middle of the city. It's a European chain and this is the first location in the States. If you visit Boston you must go!
I overindulged on cappucino's one night...had 3 and it was totally worth it.
Other randoms...
We have a mover/scooter! She can get around pretty well by raising her legs and throwing them down. I only loosely swaddle her in a blanket that I know she can get out of because of this.
My mom's birthday cake form the PB boulangerie in Wellfleet.
Roswelle graduated from the bassinet in the stroller to the toddler seat. She loves to look around and doesn't want to miss a thing!
Ok...I'm off to feed R breakfast and then heading to BYOB pilates. Next post will be on the wall gallery I've been working on during Roswelle's naps! I'm really excited to show you guys!
xo