Sleep Training - Update

So... we've been sleep training for several days now.
Maritt, unlike her sister Cyanne, has not succumbed to the wonderful thing that is sleep so easily.

With Cyanne, we never went past 3 nights of sleep training. She'd figured it out by that point. Granted, she was 6 months old and Maritt is only 4 1/2. Also, Cyanne never went past the 2nd 10 minute timed session...

Maritt, on the other hand... Well, let's just say that she doesn't seem to want to give in as easily. Does this portend a stubborn streak? A night-owl? Only time will tell... But for now, we're the bosses and we say it's time to sleep!

But, each night has been rather difficult. Rather than finally giving in to it after several timed periods, she continues to cry. At points, she quiets down and Tom and I look at each other and say "maybe... is she actually asleep? please...?" and then she lets out another wail. And we sigh and continue to stare at the monitor.

Maritt is now totally hoarse and is about to fully lose her little voice. =(
She cries and cries, we go in and reassure her after the set periods, she cries more... we go back in.

Last night I just couldn't take it anymore and went in, picked her up, soothed her, bounced her, and nursed her until she fell asleep. I know, I know. This is just what he says not to do but really, she sounded so pathetic with her little, hoarse, sad-pitched cries. I caved.
But, we and she will eventually figure it out.

Naps on the other hand, interestingly or oddly enough, haven't been difficult. We put her down "drowsy but awake" and she falls asleep... Nighttime - you are a different beast altogether.

We will figure this out.
We will. All 3 of us.

Meanwhile, Cyanne, the super sleeper, is sound asleep in her crib with puppy, blanket, and big bird. We love the fact you're such an awesome sleeper Cyanne. It brings us endless joy... you have no idea.