Hi Luna's mom I'm so sorry to hear that it is taking long to fix the sleeping issues in your household. Though it seems like you're doing an EXCELLENT job there and i remember you saying the other week that you saw some (even a slight one) improvement. Yes, it gets worse before it gets better. I haven't read it anywhere but lived it myself LOL and also in some other kiddos around here that have experienced some off times in their sleep.
Remember that you need to be as consistent with the new routines just as you were with the previous ones. It lasted some time when Luna was going to your bed, it was cozy and warm there and of course, she still wants it. So you need to stick with the new methods if you want them to work. I'd say to give it another week trial and just in case things keep going downhill we can have a wider record and more experience on Luna's breaks so we can come up with a modified version.
I remember those times being particulary though and worrying that i'd never get to sleep in my bed again and thinking about the divorce to come as a result of that. None of that happened, my grandma has a saying that says: "It never gets darker than 5 mins before sunshine": that means your sunshine is about to come, it is just taking its own time.
Congratulations on your new baby. Keep up the good work, some setbacks are to be expected but if you keep consistant as you've done, you'll see results much sooner. I'd say the setbacks are a good proof that the method is working and she's moving through it. The weekend might have had something to do cause she noticed a change in her routine and thought it was a chance to break it. This kiddos are smarter than us
but don't you worry, if you have special rituals for weekends (like taking anps with her, etc) you don't need to change them. You must start as you mean to go on, and that means, keeping things as you want them to stay. Luna will see through that and will get to understand that weekends are fun but that does not mean mommy's letting me into her bed. Nice try Luna but mommy is the adult here
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As for the "time" recquired for each method and how long it takes, i guess the exact timings are as much as kids submitted to methods. That is, each baby is different with a different temperament, environment and parents. That combo makes up for a personalized treatment for each one. The important thing here is that you decided a method, sticked to it, observed some progress within a 5 day trial and then experienced a setback. All's good here and it proofs you're on the right track. When it will be time to start moving your mattress closer to the door? you'll know it. And i promise, it will be before you think it is.
COngrats again on the new baby, here's to a healthy waiting and moreover, a rested one! you're doing great, trust your self!
