I've been meaning to post this for a few days now...
James and Elizabeth enjoyed seeing the lunar eclipse. James had a better understanding of how and why it was happening than I did. Elizabeth just enjoyed dancing in the middle of the road in her jammies...
James and Elizabeth enjoyed seeing the lunar eclipse. James had a better understanding of how and why it was happening than I did. Elizabeth just enjoyed dancing in the middle of the road in her jammies...
As mentioned, my sweet baby has an alter personality who only comes out when sleeping. I did work with her a few months ago and we got to a good bedtime routine, but traveling and illness and TEETH have undone the work we did. I know everyone has different opinions and I've done different things with each of my own kids. My philosophy is do what works for you. But I'm at a point where nothing is working for us! I am so sleep deprived that I'm not functioning my best for my family. I nurse her back to sleep and she's good- until something wakes her up and we battle all over again. I'm not consistant and I think that is my biggest downfall.
But in the middle of the night, when I've had little sleep I'm give way to temptation and just do what is easy! And the little rascal will NOT settle for a pacifier.
Enough complaining! This was intended as a salute to my fabulous hubby for ensuring I do get some sleep and helps me stay sane. Thanks, babe! As for anna, we'll figure something out before she goes to college... But I'd love to hear what "works" for you!
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After the trauma of that hospital stay, she may be having nightmares. It could take a while for her to learn to trust again that when she falls asleep, she won't wake up attached to tubes with strangers poking her. It's good when parents come in pairs and support one another. You are doing an awesome job in spite of the speed bumps that keep shaking you up. Keep up the good work. Did I hear you say you will be interrupting her home life and schedule again this week for a long trip? Nothing is as constant as change.
We are dealing with the same thing with Josh right now- we don't quite know what the problem is and it is very frustrating- I am so sleep deprived that I am having a difficult time functioning- and I don't have two other kids! Thank goodness for good supportive husbands! Last night after rocking Josh back to sleep 3 times and putting him back in his bed only to have him wake up and cry- I resolved to let him cry- which I hate to do. I'm about at the end of my rope--- Let me know if something works for you guys! Good luck! You're such an awesome mom:)
Karin, despite what you may think, I think you are a super-mom! Who else would go out and scientifically explain what is going on in the sky? I am impressed... with you AND your hubby. :)
Karen, you're an awesome Mom! I was told by my Dr. awhile back to give claire some Benedryl. I thought it was crazy but it works when we both need to get some sleep. She also is teething and has had some ear infections and wakes up and cries over and over. That's what we've been doing for the last 2 months. Good luck
Seriously, you are such an amazing mom! I have been through the same thing with my kids and you are right......change is difficult for those little ones. Especially when she has been in the hospital. You are the mom, and mom's know best what their child needs! I have no doubt you will do what you have to do and with the help of your husband...maybe get a little sleep! I wish I could help!! Good luck!
Well, I wouldn't go the drugs route unless she needs the pain medicine. Zander went through that while he was sick. It will take some time to get her back into the habit she was in before. Zander is now sleeping through the night again.. for the past week now or so. While he wasn't so we could sleep we held him. Simple as that. Enjoyed the sleeping baby on our belly and held him. I slept on the couch with him and Daniel can sleep anywhere so he slept in the rocking chair with him a few nights. Just to get his body into the habit of sleeping through the night again. It seemed to work for us. She may not be comfortable either. We also tried not feeding Zander right before bed but an hour before. And then I would nurse him to get him to sleep for the night. I wouldn't nurse him during the night though UNLESS he wouldn't go back to sleep right away, then I would. That seemed to help a lot! I thought the more full he was right before we put him down the better but I was wrong. I heard that before too. Shame on me. But it has helped. Also gas drops, since he's eating more grown up food. So, here are the changes we did simply: meal 1 hour before bed then nurse, gas drops for uncomfortable tummy. You may just need to sleep with her through the night a few nights... not too many so she doesn't get used to that. Just 2 or so. To get her body remembering sleeping that long. We also have a fan that makes a constant hum noise in the room so that other noise doesn't wake him up. We make sure the room is very dark too so if he wakes up he doesn't see anything at all. Anna may be different, she may like to see things. You decide. Another thing too I've read is to make sure your house isn't too warm. Everyone will sleep better in a cooler house. Just make sure she's covered up. I believe the temperature is 65 that's the best. Hope some of this will help! Good luck! And remember... it's just a phase. And when she's sleeping through the night again... it's just a phase!
Oh goodness...I hate sleeping problems! When I am sleep deprived I usually end up yelling at the kids and I HATE it when I do that. I don't have any specific tips to offer. I feel for you, though, and hope she starts sleeping better soon!
I'm glad you've got such a good guy, Karin!
As far as the (non)sleeping baby goes, I think consistency will help the most. Not that I have that much experience! But I know Cecily always did best when I was consistent. That and Tylenol (if she was in fact teething)!
Oh, yeah, there was a time that we had to just let Cecily cry. After about 3 nights (each one got better), she got back on track. It's tough while going through it, but it's so nice once you do get through it!
I'm so bummed I missed the eclipse! On top of my working that night, it was completely overcast here that night. Actually, all day. As for your sweet girl, I wish I did have some advice. I guess that's one of the reasons we automatically love them, right?! :)
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