Hi- I'm entirely new to any type of schedule for my LO. The first day was a disaster. The second was textbook perfect. And today- day 3-disaster. No naps, only a couple of 20-30 minute scattered catnaps, and bedtime- what bedtime? She lies awake from 6:30 untill 10:30, when I go to sleep. I think she thinks she's missing a party downstairs, and just can't stand to be by herself upstairs. Anyway- I can settle her down by holding her so tightly and with her pacifier and she actually will close her eyes- maybe even nod off, but the moment I put her down, her eyes pop open, and stay open- her room is completely dark, so I have no idea what she's looking at, but there they are, as adorable as they are- wide open. But she's calm, so I'll go downstairs. Not more than 30 minutes will go by and she'll cry. So i'll go up and those eyes are wide open. I try the shh/pat, it works, but she won't stay asleep. I have no idea how to instill this 7:00 bedtime when she thinks that she only sleeps when I sleep. Any ideas?? I'm clueless. I also don't understand how yesterday was so flawless and today is so messed up. anyway, help? She simply will not go to sleep!
