NW and EW Why???

[*lexie*]

DS is 13 months We had EW not that long ago and we had been doing 2-1 naps then he was sleeping 12-2.30ish every day and all was gr8 Then due 2 a medical condition he needed 2 go back 2 2 naps He has a condition when 1 of his protein enzymes goes 2 high he gets sleepy Alls been well awake 6.30/7 nap 10ish 4 45mins then 2ish 4 1.5hrs and bed 7/7.30 Couple of days last week we had 30min naps I guessed OT but it worked itself out Now we have over last 3 nites been up and down 2 him anytime from 3 and this morning was the worsted been in every hrish from 3 and after hr of trying everything i got him up at 6.30
I thought about him being cold but ruled that out and also ruled out  hunger as he had a little supper last nite teeth seem 2 be fine 2

[mmom]

Big hugs.  I am sorry you are having a hard time.  What have your last couple of days looked like?  Wake times, nap times, bed times, and NWs?

[*lexie*]

Thanx
 MON- Awake 6.30 am nap 10.30-11.15 pm nap 2-3.30 Bed and asleep by 7.15 crying in sleep around 10 then maybe 2ish
 TUE- Awake 5.45am up at 6.30 am nap around 10.30-11.15 Had baby clinic so pm nap 3.30-4 he woke himself crying in bed asleep by 7.30 crying while asleep around 3
 WED- Awake 6.30 am nap 10.30-11.15 pm nap 2-3.30 in bed asleep 7.30 crying still sleepy sitting up looking for dummy at 9ish 12ish 2ish then on hand and knees screaming at 3/4ish shh him back asleep within 2mins and again at some other point till 5.30 when wide awake crying I walk in2 his room and he asks 4 his dada and starts all his animail sounds!

[mmom]

When you say crying in his sleep, is he actually waking?  If not, then that doesn't count as a NW really.  Also, why don't you think it is teeth?  Does he have his molars yet?  Have you tried medicating just to see if he sleeps better?  Monday into Tuesday isn't too bad, even though you do have an EW.  But he didn't get a lot of sleep on Tuesday.  Hmmm... I am not sure if maybe he is a little OT now.  You definitely had a rough night on Wednesday.  I am wondering if a really early cat nap will help and then a nice longer 2nd nap.  The screaming makes me wonder if it is teeth.  That is the only time we have screaming in the middle of the night.  Also, when my LO is teething, we will get those cries in his sleep where he is not really awake, but he is crying out.

[*lexie*]

I dont think he really is waking properly Today he slept 10-1045 then was asleep by 2 till 345 and he was asleep 2nite by 730 Didnt think it was his teeth because he usually cries if they are sore if we give him his dummy and hes not doing the usual when teeth are comin but come 2 think of it lo does sleep more when teething and that could be the ot factor Hopefully he sleeps throu 2nite and if he wakes give him med We are very lucky cos he has never done alot of nw with teeth but not 2 say we get away without them! Im going 2 bed soon just incase im up lol Thanx for the help and making me think

[mmom]

Sorry, I don't feel like I was much help.    I am just thinking that the molars caused a lot of grief for many, so it could be a possibility.

[MummyToBen]

Hi there,

There are several times when you've had to give your lo his dummy - have you thought about putting several in his cot so that he can always find one?  I know that doesn't solve all your wakings, but at least might help him settle more quickly

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[*lexie*]

Sometimes it just helps 2 work thing out when you have some1 2 bounce off I talk 2 dh and he just agrees or doesnt know
 He has a dummy strap we had it on during the day but throu the nite he was pulling at his rite side looking 4 it so we had 2 put it on at nite 2 
Last nite was a good nite he slept 7.30 stirred at 4 but never woke and was singing 4 dad-day at 630 Slept this morning 945-1030 and been asleep from 140 so looking good 4 a 715 bed
  715 on a Fri nite

[MummyToBen]

That's great that you had a better night

Just looking at your routine, lots of people with lo's at this age start to think about cutting the first nap down to 30 or 20 minutes, and giving a longer pm nap (2 hours) about 3 hours later on.  It might not be right for you now, but you may not be far off. Just thought I'd mention it, as sometimes EWs are a sign that they are ready to start.

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