Teeth, Standing, Sleep, You Name It

So here is the latest.  Ruthie now has her two top front teeth and is getting one of the ones right next to them in now.  They were incredibly painful for her and thus for us as well.  Many nights I was up 6 or so times a night with her of which I’m glad is over.  Naps were almost nonexistent during that time as well.

Since that has happened, we also started reading a new book called Good Night, Sleep Tight.  I had Joel read it with me so he could help reinforce and yet help me be disciplined.  During any given night, she was waking 2 – 3 times a night nursing back to sleep and naps were still iffy.  I was constantly exhausted so something had to give.  This book was recommended by some friends on a forum and it was given rave reviews.  The whole premise is to teach your child how to sleep but not resort to the cry it out method.  The first night (Saturday) was somewhat painful but I only had to calm her down one time and other than that, she learned to self soothe each time she woke within 5 – 10 minutes.  Each night since has gotten better.  Naps have gotten better.  No longer are we getting up in the night and I feel like a new woman.  Last night I didn’t get up but one time and that was to head to the bathroom (something I would have to do anyways since this pregnancy.)  She woke one time at 5:15, fussed for all of 5 seconds and was out until I woke her at 7:10.  She is in the process of taking an hour and half (maybe 2 hr) nap now.  We put her in bed mostly awake these days as well.  Needless to say, more is getting done, I feel better, and I’m not so lethargic.

She also has started pulling herself up to the standing position something of which I am still trying to get a picture of.  I went to get the camera last night and as soon as I tried to focus in on her she dropped to the floor.  But she’s getting better. In fact last night she let go of me for all of 2 seconds and then fell.  I’ll continue trying to take pics.

She is enjoying the play table Auntie gave her immensly.  Gone is the fascination with the kitty toys for the most part.  The table is about the only thing that is getting the attention these days.  The snap lock beads that Momga bought for her work well along with the ones that came with the table and it amounts to several minutes of fun at a time. This is not the best picture but it will give you some idea anyways.

So there you have the latest in our household.  She is keeping me busy but is such a joy.  Her little personality is bursting forth each day.