Sleep Training Day 3

I put her down after feeding. It was 10 minutes past 10pm. Way past her bedtime. She didn't budge but when she realized that I was leaving she started crying. I didn't look back. I went straight to our room and laid down my bed. I looked at the clock and took note of the time. The crying stopped after 3 minutes. Wow. Did it finally work?

You are just teaching her a good sleeping habit. Don't cry again. She's not hurt. She's just not used to being alone. You've done this before. I told myself.

Yes, I've done this before. She was 5 months. It was easier at that time because there was no separation anxiety yet. But all that training went to waste when we went for a 2 month vacation in the Philippines. Vacations changes routines. New environment. Different bed arrangement. Yada yada...

After 10 minutes, I couldn't wait any longer. I had to check her. I found her kneeling on her crib. Asleep. She was waiting for me again just like last night. I carried her immediately. After cradling her briefly, I laid her down back to the crib. No crying. Eyes still closed. She's finally sleeping.

Maia 9 months