I Play This Game Several Times a Night
The rules are as follows ...
Turn off the lights. Hold the baby firmly but gently, his head on your shoulder. Start walking, adopting a steady, regular pace, and a slight bounce. If your grip on the baby is correct he should jiggle slightly. Eventually he will fall asleep, but if you put him down now he will wake instantly. Instead, start counting to yourself, at a rate of one per step, where a step involves moving both legs. If he makes a sound or a voluntary movement, start counting again from the beginning. When you reach 120 you can put him down, and start counting to 30. If he wakes up in that time you may be able to get him back to sleep by rubbing his tummy and sushing. If not, pick him up and start again from the beginning. If you make it to 30, congratulations! The baby is asleep. You may now creep out very quietly and enjoy what remains of your evening, but keep the monitor handy since you may be called upon to play the game again.
Who knew sleep was so difficult?
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