Josiah's been doing so well in most things, but has a hard time settling down to go to sleep. David or I have been lying down, alternating nights, with him until he falls asleep. Often it's an hour or more until he is out. He also gets very upset if he even thinks we are leaving. A couple of times I have had to step out for a couple minutes...I talk with him and explain that mommy has to leave, but I will be back. He nods as though he understands, but after a minute, he starts crying and screaming.
However, last night, we had a REALLY good night! I stayed with him, but had to leave for a few minutes. I explained again, he nodded, and I stepped out. He was quiet the whole time, and even still cheerful when I returned! AND he was asleep within 20 minutes! Hopefully, this is progress that will continue!
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Ellie has been going through a phase like this for a while; just needing some extra reassurances that mommy will never leave her, etc. Ben and I have been taking turns as well. Sometimes I tell her I'll be right back after I fold the laundry and she now will let me leave to do that and usually is asleep before I get back! Or is quiet enough that I just don't go back in the room and she's out soon enough.
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