Mommy Milestone: first night in the crib

I had put this night off for weeks. I was dreading it. The nursery was just so far away! I was so happy a few weeks back when our video monitor broke and meant we had to wait for our new one to arrive. I definitely wasn't prepared even though I knew she was ready. I knew the sooner we did it the easier it would be. For me, and for her. I also am aware that we may experience the 4 month sleep regression soon and didn't want the two intermingling. 

You see, this little lady sleeps like a log. No joke. She doesn't care where she's sleeping or what she's sleeping on, and she'll sleep through anything. Getting her down takes some time a couple nights a week, but it's too infrequent to consider an issue. I think it's mainly due to being overly tired. Many nights we even put her down awake with no issues. So I knew this transition would be more difficult for me than for her! 

We set up her nursery the same way we had set up out room for her. Sleepy Sheep, projector, nightlight, and air purifier. Our bedtime routine remained the same. And so did putting her down, which happened around 8:45-9:00.

I think we just lucked out it was one of those night she didn't wake soon after being put down to be soothed.

So I watched. And watched. And watched. And watched..... you get the idea. I crept in there every once in a while to feel her chest, not sure why it was any different than when she was in our room. I tried to distract myself with a re-run of The Bachelorette, but I was focused on that monitor screen. Eventually I dosed off. Even with the monitor at my bedside I went in to check on her a few times throughout the night, and she was sound asleep. 

I was up earlier than usual around 6:30 and just had to grab her to bring her to bed. I was so proud of her and myself! In all honesty, I think she slept much better in there, less thrashing and movement than in the pack n' play. These pictures are very poor quality, but just an idea of how I would find her asleep in the pack n play. 

Sideways, completely flipped, head bumped against the top, face planted against the side, you name it. She was ready for comfier quarters. 

So we made it through the first night... though I hear it's still difficult for about the first week. A little part of me is sad that she didn't "need" me. But I guess this is just part of being a Mommy and watching your baby grow up and become more independent.