15mo had flu, eye infection, & now tons of NW.

[kjr928]

So about a month ago, the whole family caught the flu. It was awful and took about a week to get rid of. My oldest DD (6) and youngest (15mo) then contracted an eye infection which took about another 5 days to get rid of. So we had about 2 weeks of misery and ended up with LOADS of NW that we now can't seem to shake.

I really thought that she would kind of go back to sleeping through on her own after she recovered, but hasn't. She seems to be vey hungry/thirsty at night now and wants bottle after bottle of milk and seems to be getting worse, not better. I can easily go through three full bottles (24oz) or more per night. She just cries and cries until she gets it. I think she has replaced some of her daytime calories at night.

What is the best way to get out of this mess and get her sleeping through again? Thanks!

[Haribo2012]

Hi there oh I feel for you we've just had a week of coughs colds sinus infection you make it.

I'd personally only offer water at night? Are you cuddling back to sleep or leaving her to it?

[kjr928]

Hi there, I've been giving her milk. I don't want to, but it's the only thing that seems to satisfy her. I guess tonight will try reducing the amount I give her and supplement with cuddles. Not sure what else to do. Really sucks how badly things can get messed up from illness. ☹️

[Haribo2012]

I know they soon get used to cuddles, maybe try some water a cuddle then into cot. Try reassuring with a hand on her?