Hi Sara,
She falls alseep on her own, sometimes. I swaddle her, rock her for around five minutes and put her in the crib sleepy but awake. Usually she falls asleep on her own. Sometimes (especially if she is over tired) she will wake up after her paci falls out and I have to reinsert it. During the night she will wake up and put herself back to sleep occassionally but sometimes I have to go in and give her her pacifier. As I mentioned she doesn't nap well...I am trying to extend them but having little luck.
She feeds for around 8 minutes which is her normal feed time when she gets up...I don't feed her everytime though...just if it has been 3 hours or more since her last feed. Maybe I should try the pacifier every time? Or maybe I should wean the pacifier to get her to sleep without it.
Now I have to confess that I have not waited for her to cry at night or during her naps. I listen to her fussing and can tell when she is awake and when she is still able to fall asleep on her own. Should I wait for full on crying before going in?
Sorry to be so long winded...hope this helps,
Any advice you can give me would be appreciated,
Megen
PS - I have never met anyone with Selah for a name. It is so cool that you had thought of it. We love it!