Worth Every Penny

Last night we went to Target and bought a swing. I'm not sure why it took us this long to get one, but on the advice from a co-worker we decided to give it a shot to help console Melita in the middle of the night since all she wants to do is be held at that time and all I want to do is be horizontal with my eyes shut.
OMG. This swing was well worth the $149.99 + tax. I got my first sleep without the 1am - 4am nightmares in 3 weeks:
In bed at 12:30
Diaper change and bottle 2:30
Back to sleep 3:30
Up for the morning 6:00

I can't believe it. She actually slept past midnight AND it only took an hour to change and feed her when she woke in the middle of the night. Why didn't somebody tell me about the power of the swing sooner? I have also noticed that with the re-sizing of the harness and the fact that she is getting more restful sleep (or so it seems) she actually is awake a little more during the day and we can actually play and have some fun.

I like to call this 'Melita as Thom Yorke with Blue Octopus.'