Hard time getting to sleep

Ok, my 2.5 yr old daughter has been having a REALLY hard time letting me leave the room for her to sleep. We have a great routine of getting jammies on, doing teethe, reading a few books and singing a couple of songs, but in the past 2 weeks she cries SO hard if I leave her in her crib. If I’ve tried everything I sometimes leave and she calms down after 2-3 min, but I’m wondering if that’s the best way to handle it. I’ve been coming back more often than not as she’s been so upset.

Also, I’m 30 weeks pregnant, so that could be part of it. I’d take any advice at this point

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I have no advice, curious to see how you navigate this. It may be a regression due to baby coming and your 2 year old feeling anxious about changes.

I cosleep with my two year old and just found out I’m pregnant too so I will have to handle this down the road too. It sounds like you are doing great with the routine and tending to her when needed.

Have you considered a floor bed? I’ve heard positive things and it may be a good opportunity for a fresh start with a new ‘big kid’ bed

Move further away from her every few days and she will get used to you not being as close to you. The ‘I’ll be right back if you stay in your bed/stay calm’ phrase can work also and you can look to gradually be out of her room for longer. You need the hold the boundary of what you wish to achieve and then make sure she is aware of what you expect her to do / how to react. Naturally it will be hard in the beginning which is why you should take it slow and gradually remove your presence. A night light can help and a toddler clock so she knows when it’s time to get up :)

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