Crying it out :(

Emmett just had his 4 month check-up and he weighed in at 15 lbs 7.5 oz and his height is 25 1/4. Dr. Cathy was very happy with his development and health! I talked to her about how Emmett has always been a great sleeper at night. He started sleeping through the night the day before Mother's Day (best Mother's Day gift EVER!). He sleeps for 11 hours now!
However, our little munchkin does not sleep for very long during the day. She said that now that he is 4 months old, I can start letting him cry it out during the day to get him down for naps. Dr. Cathy said to put him down when he is drowsy but awake and start with letting him cry it out for 25 minutes. (Once he is 6 months, she said I can let him cry it out as long as it takes! yikes!) After 25 min, I can then go in and try to soothe him without picking him up. If he is inconsolable then I can pick him up, soothe him in the my arms and then put him down again. We just started today and Emmett got himself to sleep after around 25 minutes. I was about to go in his room, but heard him quiet down and voila! He fell asleep for an hour snoozer! YAY Emmett!
I know that this won't happen every time. But I am so happy that we had a successful nap! Eric and I both have a difficult time with the whole cry it out. It really does break your heart! But the bottom line is that it will help him get more sleep and it will help him learn how to successfully soothe himself, instead of one of us doing it. We know it's the best for him. I've been dreading the 4 month marker because I knew that we'd be sleep training, however I am happy that we have started. I know Emmett needs more sleep during the day. Although, he usually is quite happy and pleasant without sleep somehow, I'm sure he'll be even more cheerful with sleep.

Here is a pic of Emmett today after his 1 hour nap! We can do it, Emmett!