Transitioning to the crib

 

Transitioning from the bassinet to the crib was a big step for me to take.  I remember having the monitor on the highest volume possible.  I probably shocked myself out of bed the first time she cried! 

Having your baby closest to you during the first few weeks of life is so precious.  It's also exhausting and you know that the crib is waiting.  You didn't spend all that time and effort putting it together for nothing!

Newborns have to be sleep trained someday and they can't always be by your bedside.  I was worried that I wouldn't be able to hear her or tend to her needs if I had fallen into a deep sleep.  Trust me, the monitor works just fine!

The anxieties are normal for the first few nights.  It only took me about 3 nights to get past the anxiety I felt.  It's totally normal, but it's the first step you're taking toward independence for your new baby.  Many will follow and each step has its rewards.