Nelsonblog

Evan has been doing very well when it comes to taking naps and sleeping through the night.  For the last two days I have been able to put Evan in  his bed (wide awake) and he has been able to put himself to sleep.  The same thing has held true for his night time routine - we have been able to give him his last bottle, rock him for a minute or two and while he is still awake take him up to his bed and tuck him in for the night.  He hasn’t fought us - which has been very nice.  Evan sleeps about 9 hours each night - but the last two mornings he has started our day bright and early at 5:30 a.m. - but I guess I can’t compalin too much since I get to sleep through the night now.

Of course, right as I am writing this - my son is fighting his 2nd nap today - he had an explosive pooplosion and it took a while to clean it up that I didn’t get him down in time for his nap.  I have found there is a time window of when Evan will go down easily for his nap - if I miss the window he has a harder time calming down and will usually fight it (even though he is exhausted).

I’ve noticed that Evan is becoming a creature of habit.  I had read a book on scheduling and started Evan that way and in time he has set his own schedule and for the most part is pretty predictalble.  It’s amazing how just a few weeks ago I felt so uncertain about what to do and what my son needed and when he needed it and now I’m starting to figure him out (well, a little more).  There are still the unexplainable cries at times but for the most part (knock on wood) I  have been able to figure it out.

Many people had told us that the first three months are rough, but the it gets better.  IT IS SO TRUE!!!  So, good news for us and all of our friends that are expecting babies - expect the first few weeks/months to be a little tough - but it does get better.  I am so thankful for my precious son - love you Evan!