Oh, I'm sure you are extremely relieved that sleep seems to be working itself out now. Well done.

I just remembered one thing that I used to do when DD still needed me to sit with her while falling asleep. After her milk, a book and a cuddle I used to tell her that she has to close her eyes and if she doesn't keep them closed, I would get up and leave the room. With her eyes closed, she couldn't fight sleep for too long.