Milestone

So last night was the first night that Ellie did not sleep within arms reach of me. I know- she will be 9 months old in just a few days. Don't judge me! She has been in either a bassinet or the pack n play right by our bed since she was born. She has taken naps in her room but has never slept in there at night at all. She slept in her room for the first time and it was a very very very bittersweet milestone for me.

My last baby. I've been putting this off for months but I finally said I just had to be strong and do it! I was a little weary of how she'd do in there, but she actually did just fine. She did wake up at 2:30 and I nursed her then put her back in there. The one thing that helped me was having the video monitor right by me all night! I could see her and hear her breathing all night just like she was right next to me. :)

When I went in her room this morning this is what I saw: