Last night after much singing and a bit of fussing, Audrey was finally lay down in the pack and play at the foot of our bed, very asleep. We’ve been placing her in there the whole week at bedtime, and usually retrieve her a couple hours later when she wakes up and cries. It’s part of transitioning her slowly and gently out of our bed and into her own sleeping space.
Well, last night she remained in her bed the entire night without waking. It was magical. It was the first time in five years that I have slept in a bed without one of my babies (either in- or ex- utero).
Tonight she may wake again at 11 and need to cuddle. But we are on our way. Maybe if I can sleep better the pain in my body will leave me. The pain in my chest, my hip, my hands. Maybe the tension will lessen and fade a bit more.
The acupuncture certainly seems to be helping, though I’ve only just begun with that. The day after my last appointment I felt great for the first time in weeks. I wish I could go thrice per week. But twice will definitely do for now.
Just transitioned our toddler to her own bed since hard kicks and punches in the middle of the night aren’t great for a pregnant belly. We ve had a floor bed since she could roll over so we just put her mattress on the floor next to ours. First few nights she fell asleep with us then we moved her over but for Easter I sewed her the most awesome sheet set and matching quilt and she is now so in love with her own bed! She puts herself down for naps and the night. Every now and then she wants in ours but its as simple as my husband laying in her bed loudly exclaiming its his and she runs right over to reclaim it!