Horrendous long NW with baby trying to crawl

[katie80]

sometimes I would just get a pillow and lay on the floor by the cot. If he was happy that was all, if he cried I would just say our sleepy phrase. If he was really unhappy I would put my hand up through the bars and on to the mattress beside his head and he would either snuggle into it or hold my hand. At least I could doze and he still had me there to comfort him.

Yep, I've done a lot of this in my life.  It's much worse for me when I have to go in multiple times within the NW, so if I leave and go back again, I almost always just end up camping on the floor.   

(((Hugs))), Sara, I'm sorry it was a tough night and a down day to follow.

[ZacsMumme]

Ok I think that is a good idea. We still have the recliner in there too so I can sit in that. I guess we don't do that because he seems to get more annoyed when we stay. DH thinks last time had did this it was 2-3 nights so I hope that's true!

Did you let your LOs have a long catch up am nap if they wanted during tis rubbish or not? I just want him to sleep!

[weaver]

Hugs Sara. sometimes I would just get a pillow and lay on the floor by the cot. If he was happy that was all, if he cried I would just say our sleepy phrase. If he was really unhappy I would put my hand up through the bars and on to the mattress beside his head and he would either snuggle into it or hold my hand. At least I could doze and he still had me there to comfort him

Did lots of this too.

And, yes, after a bad night with LO1 would often have a long am catch-up.  I figured if he got the extra sleep in the morning it wouldn't mess too much with his night sleep.  But, I have to say, LO1 is generally a happy sleeper (except tonight! Bah!).

[ZacsMumme]

Thanks Anne. ... I hope T one day ends up as good of a sleeper as Z is now! z was rubbish the first year too, but probably not this inconsistent

[ZacsMumme]

We hitting 2hrs15 mins into his am nap ummmm.....what do I do! Eeek
I think ill wake at 12 we will barely fit another nap in otherwise. He's doing a rubbish pm anyway ATM.
So does this look ok for the rest of the day (and cross fingers for the night)
WU 640 out of cot 7
Nap 9.40-12 (ill wake)
Nap 330-4.10 (or it may be earlier ie 3hrs15 A)
BT 6.40-7 (ill watch him but I think he will close to 3 hrs)

[lily_layne]

Hugs on the long NW and down day.  I hope tonight is better.

Your plan for the day looks good.  I've found that after rubbish nights DD will often be ready for her am nap earlier than usual and still take a huge nap.  It helps keep it from getting too late in the day if it's really long.

[J0lene]

Good luck for today and tonight. During our long nws I pull up a chair next to the cot and put my arm through bars and stroke his legs. I sing or hum and just stay with him. He gets worse if I pick him up, so I don't. Normally when he eventually settles it's when I change songs - it's like he needs to snap out of it. Good luck for tonight x

[katie80]

Looks like a good plan to me! I always think a bit of catchup in the am is good (for everyone) after a bad night like that.  FX tonight is better.

Normally when he eventually settles it's when I change songs - it's like he needs to snap out of it.

This happened with Claire, it was like something needed to snap her out of it.  Of course, when I tried to repeat that thing at another long NW, it never worked, it was something else.

[ZacsMumme]

Thanks ladies. Yes I think T does need to be snapped out of it sometimes. defiantly will damp out tonight if he does it again.

So 45/50 mins ending at 3.45. He woke ok so it'll do. he was really tired so I had to pd early.

Aiming for BT 6.15/30

[J0lene]

This happened with Claire, it was like something needed to snap her out of it.  Of course, when I tried to repeat that thing at another long NW, it never worked, it was something else.

Yes, totally.  He keeps me on my toes thinking of new songs to sing him.

I hope bedtime has gone well.

[weaver]

Yes I think T does need to be snapped out of it sometimes

I often switch a night light on for a minute just to get that re-set effect. Yay for the good nap, hope it sets him up for a good night, and you too.

[ZacsMumme]

Thank goodness we had a good night!
BT 6.40
NW 8.30 - discomfort, barely awake.
NW 11 feed
WU 7-7.10 yippppppeeeeeeeeeee

What is interesting is he does a good night every time he has close to a 3 hr A offer a short nap (full sleep cycle but 45/50 mins)

Ladies, you have all been amazing! But I do feel now I'm bouncing ideas around and moaning rather than needing constructive advice. So...we're going to attempt some more st if we get a few decent nights then try to up Ts A times a little. Ill prob post on EASY if the naps stay wonky.

[katie80]

Woohoo, that's the way, T!! Keep it up, little man!  Best wishes, lovely Sara!

[*Ali*]

That sounds good