Grace & Matt Grooms

Sleep training thoughts
(we are following @takingcarababies )
- The first night was the hardest just because we didn’t know what to expect and we had to decide if we were going to stick with it or not - it actually helped Matt starting it while I was at Yoga
- At first I didn’t like it because I thought oh isn’t he upset? But after watching his behavior, seeing how he reacts when we come in etc it is clear to see it is just him regulating his emotions and not that he is upset/scared/wanted us - there is a VERY distinct difference in what that sounds like and we don’t let it get even close to that - that was my fear with “sleep training” I thought it meant they were just inconsolable upset crying for 40 minutes
- Commenting on the point above ^ we tried this about a month ago first (around 5 months old) and it wasn’t time - we could tell in the way he handled those first only 2 minutes vs how we were able to get through the nights now
- After doing this for two nights in a row his naps are already better, he has learned to put himself back to bed with minimal to no fussing in the middle of the night and it has been interesting to watch as it seems it is helping his brain figure out other frustrations during the day as well. Which is SO cool to see!
- I am still feeding him in the middle of the night but I have cut it down to only one time and if it gets to a point where it isn’t a full feed just a “comfort” I w

6 months ago

We have unlocked our new favorite activity: Micah trying new food

We love food, it’s our favorite thing so it’s no surprise this brings us so much joy 😂

This has potential to be my new favorite series 😉

#blw #babyfood #babysfirstfood #solidstarts #firsttimeparents

6 months ago

Getting Micah ready for baby raves 😉

Our best friend is this little guy and if he can’t come we simply aren’t interested 🤷🏼‍♀️😉🤪

#firsttimeparents #weekendplans #babyrave

6 months ago