Nap help please!!!

[hockey mom]

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!

[bright sparks]

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!

Maybe try putting this girl down for a nap without the story time. Maybe it is too much stimulation for her prior to going to sleep. If the white noise machine isn't working then I would also remove it from the room. Aside from that it may simply be that you have to figure out a way to ignore it and not let it get to you as much...easier said than done right. I think we are all on board with you when it comes to not giving up your break. It's hardly a break at the best of times anyway with tidy up and activity prep. Good Luck!