After almost three months of multiple…
After almost three months of multiple wakes per night (sometimes every 45min-1h) we were desperate for help (little one was 5 months at this point). I’ve researched a lot of sleep consultants and wanted someone who doesn’t just have an online course certificate but actual experience with babies. When I saw that she worked as pediatric nurse plus did loads of sleep training, I was sold! We got 5 day consultation with calls every morning + message support throughout the day. On the second night he woke up only twice, I couldn’t believe it! By the end of the week we were (and still are) on one wake per night but to be honest it’s because I can’t follow through with the check ins consistently (not Charmian’s fault - she gave me the tools). He now wakes up in the morning without crying and even spending time chilling in the crib before I come to pick him up. We keep following the plan she gave us and that means he’s not fighting the naps and is overall much happier and well rested baby.
When I was looking at reviews and reading all the positive ones, I was hoping I could write one of these one day and here I am! The only thing I regret is not contacting her before, so stop torturing yourself (and your child) and go for it. It’s genuinely priceless!
A couple of things to note and keep in mind though - the first few days will be *tough* there’s most likely going to be a lot of things you need to do depending on the age of your child (in my case it was pumping, breastfeeding, introducing solids for three meals, naps, keeping him awake, etc) BUT it all pays off honestly and you find your rhythm after the consultation so you can tweak bits and bobs on the go.
Another thing is that Charmian is no BS person - as in very direct! Doesn’t do much of small talk or anything like that. She also thinks it can always be better and pushes you to keep going and improving. So, some tough love moments are to be expected.
Again, the best investment we’ve made as we’re all much more rested and happy!