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Offline ammie32

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Re: Why is the 2nd nap short?
« Reply #15 on: April 16, 2013, 11:28:10 am »
Sorry. Posted twice. Thought it erased. Serious baby brain!!!
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Re: Why is the 2nd nap short?
« Reply #16 on: April 16, 2013, 15:56:51 pm »
How often can it be said that every baby is different?....For example, my DD has a big nap in the morning and then a shorter second one(sometimes only 45 min-1hr).  I stressed about that for a while thinking that her routine should be "by the book" and she should have 2 perfect 1 1/2 - 2hr naps and sleep great at night.  That was not the case.  I realized that she was only giving me a certain amount of daytime sleep and the more I tried to push the more stressed I got.  I finally chalked it up to "she doesn't require as much sleep during the day and we make up for it at night.  Some lo's need more sleep during the day and some at night, that's where "you know her best" comes in.  You can see her face to face and ultimately you know what's best for her/your family. 
Has she learned any new "tricks" lately?...rolling, talking more, etc.  When my lo started doing stuff like that it seemed that she was a new baby every day!! Her brain is really going through a lot not with all that she is capable of and it has effected her naps severely.  When she started doing that stuff is when her naps went downhill.....  Sorry I don't have a "cure all" but I just have my experience because it was just so recent that we went through this.  I feel like I know her better because we've gone through these rough patches and it helps me be optimistic about coming events.  This WILL get better, but we're here for each other when things get fuzzy.

Baby brain....don't I know.  Keep the faith.  And keep us posted...hope there's good results with your updates!!

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Re: Why is the 2nd nap short?
« Reply #17 on: April 16, 2013, 16:07:23 pm »
How often can it be said that every baby is different?....For example, my DD has a big nap in the morning and then a shorter second one(sometimes only 45 min-1hr).  I stressed about that for a while thinking that her routine should be "by the book" and she should have 2 perfect 1 1/2 - 2hr naps and sleep great at night.  That was not the case.  I realized that she was only giving me a certain amount of daytime sleep and the more I tried to push the more stressed I got. 
Thanks for this reminder!  I'm currently working very hard at accepting that it is ok if her routine is not by the book (nothing like a baby to force you to give up perfectionist tendencies).  I have to continually remind myself that a short nap is not a failure.

Ammie - It sounds like it's definitely not OS.  Keep pushing A times if you think that will help, if not, I agree with natbug - just chalk it up to development.
I totally understand about baby brain - last night for supper I was making fresh rolls and I completely forgot to put the noodles in (and they were sitting right in front of me!) ::)
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Re: Why is the 2nd nap short?
« Reply #18 on: April 16, 2013, 17:26:13 pm »
Haha!!!  That's great. Baby brain had to be a medical condition. So I tried a 1hr45min A time and he was still soooo cranky and hard to settle. I think he is wanting his paci now at this Naptime and is why he is giving me a hard time. But I know he can go without it because he does for his good morning nap. So he cried and I reassured him with a hand on his chest. He finally rolled over and fell out. He slept 1 hr 45 min. Without any intervention. I am now thinking its the paci and he was getting used to having me extend his nap with it so he came to expect it. It's only one nap though so won't know until the next few. Thanks again for all your help. I really just wanted naps under wrap for when I go back to work May 1st.   I am glad to have support here!!!
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Re: Why is the 2nd nap short?
« Reply #19 on: April 17, 2013, 01:58:31 am »
Hurray for a good nap!  We got a good, long pm nap here too.
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Re: Why is the 2nd nap short?
« Reply #20 on: April 17, 2013, 02:17:13 am »
Yay for long naps!!!

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Re: Why is the 2nd nap short?
« Reply #21 on: April 17, 2013, 21:21:20 pm »
2 45 min naps this afternoon.  Ugh!!!  Nap fairy needs to come back:). Sleepy vibes to all!!!
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Re: Why is the 2nd nap short?
« Reply #22 on: April 18, 2013, 22:27:27 pm »
We're off track today also because we went out this morning.  I'm sure we'll need those sleepy vibes when BT rolls around!
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