Sophie is almost 5 months. Actually we haven't really been oon much of an EASY schedule, except that we always do things in that order..E then A then S. I think after reading Tracy's book I really focused on getting her to sleep through the night. I had it in my mind that the only way I could do that was to make sure she ate a lot during the day, so I basically just made sure to feed her every time she woke up from a nap. I was keeping track of her schedule, bu still basically letting her decide when to nap(I watched the cues but had no time guidelines). Reading other postings on the site has helped so much. I feel like I am back on track with some new goals. Like, eliminate the 5 am feed, which I replaced this morning with about three pat/shh sessions. I am also thinking I will try getting her on a four hour easy schedule...or as close to it as I can. I suppose the next step after those is weaning from the paci...eventually.
Now, I think my major concern is how to have a life when your child is on such a schedule. Don't get me worng, I LOVE the schedule, I know it will be great for when I go back to work, it will be hlpeful for caregivers and(once I get it to be more predictable) will allow me to have a life...but only in between naps and feedings? My husband and I are always out and about, especially on weekends. Last night we talked about the fact that maybe her schedule on weekends will be no schedule, as we may be out during nap times etc. Any thoughts on that?
Thanks.
