Sleepyhead

A week or two before Natalie turned 4 months old, she stopped taking her long nap, started fighting sleep, and started waking up two or three times at night instead of just once. I found out there is commonly a 'sleep regression' around 4 months that a lot of babies go through. Of course with Charlotte... well, there wasn't much room for regression with her sleep at 4 months old. 

So for about a month now, it's been a bit of a battle with Natalie's sleep. Nothing terrible, but since we've been so spoiled by her great sleep, it was wearing on my nerves. 

(That bottom-up pose never gets old!!) 

Then, 2 nights ago, out of the blue, she slept all night! From about 8:15pm to 7:00am!! Hallelujah!! And that that morning, she took a 2.5 hr nap! And even then I woke her up with big hopes her next nap would align with Charlotte's (nope, didn't happen). 

I love, love, love that Natalie wakes up happy most of the time. She gives a few blinks, lets her eyes adjust, and then breaks out into a big smile and happy coos. Just the best! 

Wouldn't you know? Last night the little angel slept all night again!! I feel like I should go out & buy a lottery ticket tonight!! 

Of course, now that I've shared such wonderful news, it'll all come crashing down & a sleepless reality will resume. But that's ok. She's still super cute!