I realize that even though I LOVE holding Arden while the two of us drift off to sleep, this is not going to be practical once Loren is home for the summer or when I go back to work. It also occurred to me that sometimes she is so grumpy from 3 - 7pm. I think this is due to being tired. SO - I gave her the second feeding today and then swaddled her up and put her in her crib. That lasted about 3 minutes. I then picked her up and didn't even have to rock her and she was back asleep. I then put her in the bassinet in our room and drew the blinds. That lasted 10 minutes. Then I picked her up and rocked her for all of 2 minutes and she was sound asleep. I took Arden back to the bassinet and she has been asleep ever since! It has been at least an hour now!!! Woohooo!!! I want to take her little picture but don't dare wake her. Anyway, Mommy is trying to implement a morning nap time. I think it will be better for everyone and I know Mrs. Cheryl (our super sweet and amazing baby sitter) will be appreciative.
PS - I still plan to hold her and nap sometimes!!! I just love to cuddle with my girls.
UPDATE: Arden is currently taking another morning nap! She began acting sleepy about 9:30 and I quickly fed her and swaddled her and laid her down in the bassinet. She only whined a couple times and when I went in and put her pacifier in her mouth twice, she calmed down and eventually went to sleep with no full out crying! Yay!!! We'll see how long it lasts. Oh, and I am currently watching Teen Mom - I just can't stop watching stuff about babies and mommies!!
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