I usually have to do a 3-part nap with LO... I've been diligently trying to put him down in his crib in his darkened nursery, "drowsy-but-awake" (so damn hard, it only works 1/3 of the time!!). He'll start to cry anywhere from 5 - 30 mins later. If it's only been 5 - 15 mins, I'll try and give him his pacifier or hold/soothe him and put him back in his crib. If it's closer to 30 mins, I'll bring him out to the living room and hold him back to sleep while I watch TV. And then after another 30 mins when I know he's zonked out again, I'll try and transfer him to the swing so I can have my arms back and hopefully get a few things done.

*phew* It is SUCH a process, but I can usually get him to do a 1.5 - 2 hour nap this way. Am I crazy for trying this hard? What do you guys do??