Ashtyn's 2 month doctor appointment was today. Peter went to the appointment with us to help out. Ashtyn weighed in at 10 lbs, 8 oz which is the 42 percentile and measured 22 1/2 inches which is the 58th percentile. All is well there, however, we received a bit of a lecture from Dr. Stephens about how it is time for Ashtyn to sleep all night in her OWN bed. All night to Dr. Stephens means 10 hours (8 p.m. to 6 a.m.). Admittedly, I was shocked! I really thought she would require feedings in the middle of the night..."at least one" I asked? "No!" he said. Hmm...He told us to let her cry it out for 2 nights...NO MATTER WHAT... even if she vomits in her crib from crying! He said if we open her bedroom door, even once, we are "history". We'll have to start all over again. I mean really? We are going to give it a go starting this weekend, but I am certain that Mommy will be crying by the end of it. Possibly Daddy will cry as well. It will be tough but Dr. Stephens insists, "What starts at an effort to keep the peace end up in irresponsible submission to a deified baby". Okay. We'll try this. I would really hate for Ashtyn to end up like her mother. I ran into my parent's bedroom for YEARS in the middle of the night. So, the spoiling ends this weekend. (I hope). He told us we could wait a few days since she had her vaccinations today and will be fussy and need consoling. Wish us luck. Here's to a happy baby and happy family!
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