Ferber Napping

So, we failed miserably with our first round of Dr. Ferber's sleep method at bed time a few weeks ago. She was wailing for 2 sessions at 45 & 50 minutes a piece and still going strong by the 5th night, she was drenched in sweat and looked sooo pathetic there was no way we were going to try a 3rd session. Ava has what we'd consider a "persistent" personality & the fact that she can stand now doesn't help the situation.

We thought we would ease back in to it; take baby steps & start with Ferber napping.

Which was okay, I played with her in the crib until I thought she was exhausted, but after I crawled out of the room, she played by herself for about 6 minutes before she continued to "cry it out" for about 20 minutes.

Then she finally collapsed & wedged herself right up against the rail & napped for over an hour

By the second nap, she was a pro.

Daddy left some green beans on/up her nose and face for later.....