Arwen now has the ability to pull herself up to a sitting position in her bassinet. She can also pull up on her knees which makes it unsafe. And yes, I have kept her in the bassinet for 9 months. Guilty….
I have had her less than an arms length away. I could hear every sound, every deep breath. I could sit up and gaze at her sleeping. I would check on her all night. There was NO WAY I was giving that up unless I had to. Well, now she can roll over, sit up etc. So, much to my dismay, I must move her to the crib. (And yes, I secretly wish she was in bed with me. But, if that were the case…I surely would not sleep at all.
So, last night was the night. I moved all the toys out. I put on her classical piano. (We either listen to classical or star trek at night.)
I turned on a very dim light….and everything was set.
She fell asleep in my arms, as she does most nights. I carefully carried her upstairs, while dodging animals and trying to shoo them away from her room, and placed her gently in the crib. She turned on her side ….and I left her to it. Keep in mind, I have a video monitor. I wonder if sometimes this is a mistake, because I want to watch it the whole time.
So at this point I am wide awake…probably because the separation anxiety has already set in. I took my long awaited shower and then I decided to play my current favorite video game. I obviously did not RTFM because I died twice. At this point I decided it is time to stop.
I went up to bed still wide awake….it was soon midnight and I am lying in bed watching and listening to the monitor. Is this thing turned up? It is too quiet in there…..I turned it up full blast. I thought I might leave my doors open, since she wasn’t in the room, that I could better listen and so that the pets could come in. It has been so long since I allowed them in. They were hesitant….but happy to do so. Next thing I know the cat is outside clawing my window screen. I closed the window. I didn’t want to hear it…..he begs to go out and then wants in at 3am. Sorry buddy.
The dogs were barking at the neighbors that like to stay up late on Friday nights and talk loud outside. Couldn’t sleep. Next thing I know its 5:30-6am and rain has started…..Pazu is freaking at the window again. This time I ran downstairs and let this pitiful, estranged, wet cat in.
I went back to bed but saw that Arwen was shifting a bit. She was fully awake by 6:30 playing…..I let her stay and play as long as I could. But, I can never sleep when she is awake. I made her bottle and got her happy self up before 7. I was so tired I could hardly see!
Work called at 8:30 but I was desperately trying to take a nap. I do have to work tonight. That was an unusual experience …i think she fell asleep with me on the couch for 30 minutes or more. I have no idea…..
but I feel a lot better now. spyDaddy gets the short end of the stick….every day, because he gets 2-3 hours of sleep.
That sucks!
Anyway……Arwen will now be going to the crib. I miss her so much already!
