separation anxiety...

jaelyn has been a great sleeper. sort of. we have had our ups and downs. we went through a phase around 5 months where she wasn't sleeping as well. after a few weeks, we started putting her to sleep in her own crib, not in our bedroom anymore(she was in a pack n play in our room for fear of her waking up her sister whom she shares space with!) and letting her fall asleep on her own. she was doing great until last week. she began waking up after being asleep for a short time (20 - 45 min). she was/is suffering from separation anxiety. as soon as i go to her she stops crying. she doesn't even want her daddy.

she does sleep best when she puts herself to sleep. she sleeps so much better and so much longer. but it is getting her to fall asleep and stay asleep that is the trick.

she also sleeps well when she is sleeping with me. so nights like last night, after letting her cry it out for way too long, i just brought her to bed with me. it is all about survival some nights.

jaelyn really wants to be with her mommy. she isn't hungry. she has a clean diaper. she is tired but won't go to sleep without the security of knowing i am near.

gosh, it is so hard to hear her cry. and then i wonder is this really the best thing for her? crying it out. especially if it isn't working so well.