3/28/07

Heidi has a much easier time getting Logan to sleep than I do. She has a secret weapon: breast-feeding.

I used to get Logan to sleep by giving him a bottle in bed. He used to fall asleep while drinking, and would sleep soundly enough that I could move him into his crib.

That's not working anymore. Logan isn't willing to just take a bottle and drink until he goes to sleep. Often he grabs the bottle and drinks, but stays wide awake. Sometimes he doesn't want to drink at all - especially if the milk is warmed.

So, instead of feeding Logan in bed I now have to rock him to sleep. He doesn't like it very much! He cries and tries to push away from me when I start. Eventually he gives up and quiets down, resting his head on my shoulder and breathing deeply. When he finally gets to sleep he seems to wake easily while he's still in my arms, but if I can get him into the crib without waking him he sleeps pretty well. Unfortunately, transferring him from my arms into the crib is pretty perilous. He usually wakes up on my first try. Then it's more rocking and singing lullabies until I get the courage to try again.

Last night was the first night I was alone with Logan for about three months. Heidi's soccer league started again - they took winter off. So, it looks like I'll be rocking him to sleep every Tuesday!