Sleep Re-Training

For the last few weeks, TerraDactyl has been going through a sleep regression.  I guess periodically, kids sleep less well than usual.  It has to do with growth developmental milestones and discomforts like teething. 

TerraDactyl spent the whole morning making this face!

Anyways, TerraDactyl and I had been waking up two or three times during the night.  It was pretty brutal on me and I'm sure it was hard on TerraDactyl, too.  Making her crankier than normal during the day. 

Still sticking that bottom lip out...

So the other night DH and I decided to try and do some sleep re-training.  It was rough that first night.  There was some high quality crying.  But then she slept through most of the night.  So that was nice.  The crying part is hard for me though. 

Everybody wants to know what's up there

Part of the reason I think TerraDactyl was having trouble sleeping was because we were struggling with getting the timing of her pooping down.  She started pooping during naps and night time.  And then I wouldn't know about it until she was crying...  her poor little butt got a bit raw. 

It's MY flashlight!

I think I finally figured out what the problem was.  TerraDactyl was eating quite a bit of banana throughout the day.  I was so pleased she was eating something that was not cereal, I just kept giving her bananas for as long as she'd eat them (as opposed to throwing them on the floor). 

There's a window back here!!!

Well, the increased intake of bananas resulted in an increase in poop - both volume and frequency.  SO.  We have a new rule.  No bananas after 2pm.  It seems to be working (so far) to prevent nighttime pooping.  And, I'm pleased to say, TerraDactyl's bum is quite recovered. 

Baby toes - another attempt at dietary variety.

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