So now you get to see what a real training plan in action looks like. (Crying it out failed spectacularly) And it may fail. And we may need to retrain. But that's ok. We have a plan and consistency, and that helps. So here goes...
1. Play time in E's bedroom and crib before bed.
2. Upon bedtime, go straight to our room and have him wind down by stories and him "talking it out" (he seems to need this now) before falling asleep.
3. Repeat for 2-3 days.
4. Add reading books in the rocker to play time in E's room.
5. Repeat steps 1-4 for 2-3 days or until the rocker seems comfy.
6. Add turning lights off and singing while in rocker (he's been weird about the dark even with a night light)
7. Repeat steps 1-6 until he is comfortable.
8.Try putting him in the crib after adding some more "comfy" stuff, and Mommy may stay to help him.
9. At this point, either go back a few steps if there is a fail, or phase Mommy out of staying by reducing time in there. This step is still in development depending on his reaction.
The end.
