Sleep Stories

This post will not be very exciting for any of you, but is more for myself to remember Kaden's latest triumphs in the sleep department. I never thought I could be so happy about something so seemingly trivial,  like sleep, but when it comes to your own child and his accomplishments and growth, that is very exciting. Four nights ago I decided that I would start trying to put Kaden to sleep in his crib at night rather than sleeping with me. Co-sleeping was good while it lasted as it helped me to get the sleep I needed so that I could actually enjoy my days with him and be slightly productive. But I really like to sprawl, and so having him in our bed was not ideal. Anyhoo, the first night was successful - I think he slept for 3 3 hour chunks with a couple feeds in between. It was strange to get up during the night again, but not nearly as exhausting because he eats MUCH faster now. 10-15 mins and he's be snoozing again, without so much as a twitch when I put him back to bed. The second night was almost the same, but only 2 hours for the third chunk of sleep. Following? Now the THIRD night - a BREAKTHROUGH! Boy was I stoked when he finally woke up 5 and 1/2 hours after going to sleep :) Of course I didn't sleep straight through that because my body is so used to waking up frequently...but alas, its progress! Finally, last night he slept 4 and 1/2 hours and then another 3 before I took him to my bed for an extra hour of sleep before we needed to get up for church. My little boy is growing up!! I should probably add that prior to these last four days Kaden would wake up every 2 or 3 hours during the night like clockwork. Hence the reason he had been sleeping with me for the last month or so. Before I know it, he's going to be sleeping in a big boy bed! haha oh gosh, let's not think too far ahead :)