i can't believe this is working!

After deciding that the boys just weren't napping enough during the day, I instituted HSHHC using modified extinction last night. Basically, I put them down for bed after a few minutes of soothing then left the room. They cried for 15 minutes and I went in again, picked each up for a few seconds, settled them down then left again. 15 minutes later both were fully asleep. They slept from 7 -2, nursed at 2 then right back down until 7:30 this morning. Best night I've had yet!

Today, I've been putting them down for naps as soon as they look sleepy, which usually ends up being within about 1- 1 1/2 hours after waking. The first nap they both fussed for 15 minutes before falling asleep, but subsequent naps they've just gone right down for. This is fantastic! We'll see how it goes again tonight.

 

:yahoo: for sleep!!!!
Good luck tonight, I hope the sleep continues! :lazy:

 

Love the book, love the man, it has worked perfectly for us too!

 

Glad to hear it's working so great! Worked like a charm for us too.

Erica

 

Yipee!!!

I love that book, it took awhile for it to work on DD, but I now have 2 great sleepers b/c of it!!!

Here's hoping you have another great night!

 

So glad it is going well. Please keep us updated. At some point(of course too soon right now) plan on maybe doing HSHHC. So hearing everyone's experiences is great

Dianna

 

Just wanted to repost and say we had another great day and night! What a difference this has made. I now have free time to spend with my toddler.

 

That's great!

 

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Just wanted to repost and say we had another great day and night! What a difference this has made. I now have free time to spend with my toddler.

That is great!!!!!!

Dianna

 

I just got this book from my dad for Easter!! I'm still reading through it but am excited to use it to form the girls' sleep habits. I'm glad to hear it works for so many people!!

If I'm not mistaken Dr. Weissbluth advocates scheduled naps & earlier bedtimes, correct? Is there anything else I'm missing?