Sorry, should have clarified: I tried the occasional soothing many months ago when the CIO wasn't working. Since then, I just ignore her, though it stresses me out to do so. We always have the same routine: lots of stories in a dim room, then everyone gets their blanket and stuffy, gets a hug and then lays down. I do have a white noise machine in both rooms.
I'm not prepared to relinquish my "break" , so I guess I'll just have to suck it up and tolerate the crying. Thanks!