I am so desperate, can someone help me?

[RACHPEM]

took another long nap again today, although she did not fall asleep until 12pm, and i woke her at 2.30pm! hope she is not coming down with something again although if it makes her sleep! lol.
Rachael x

[nike]

Nope Rachael, that's EXACTLY what you're aiming for - nap at midday (2, 2.5 hours is fantastic) then bed by 7 p.m.  Wake at 7 a.m.  Well, that's in the ideal world but sounds like she's getting there. 

Remember to watch for her tired cues.  Obviously the later she sleeps in the morning, that little bit later you can put her down - I'm talking NO LATER than midday though.  But if she's yawning or goes quiet as early as 10 a.m., say, I'd be giving her a high-energy snack and then aiming for an early lunch and nap.

Based on past history, I wouldn't be pushing bedtime past 7 p.m., she should be actually ASLEEP by then   Sounds like she functions much better on that earlier bedtime. 

Sounds all positive, though

[RACHPEM]

Morning all.  Maya fell asleep at 7pm and woke at 5am, went in told her it was still bed and she slept til 6.10am.
Rachael x

[nike]

 

[bethanys mummy]

keeping fingers crossed. Even if she is a little unwell then, as I said, if its the type of illness that makes her tired then I know a few people where this has helped "sleep train" their lo's by re inforcing message

heres hoping

[yaya]

woooooooooohoooooooooooooooooooo

[RACHPEM]

Back to 1hr 20 mins today for nap!! but she did have a 11 hr last night so maybe that was all she needed.  I think i will bring bedtime forward back to 6.45 instead of 7pm tonight and stick with that a few days before going for 7.
Rachel

[Vicku]

So nice to read all these positive updates Rachael!! I'm so pleased! Sorry I've not been here for a few days...
Sounds very sensible to stick with 6:45 for a few days!
I remember that when Lois did a 3 hr nap (unheard of before) that was the turning point to get her sleep back on track after our very rocky 2-1 transition. Hope this is a sign for you too Keep up the good work!!

[RACHPEM]

Thanks Vicku, nice to hear from you, how is Lois doing in her bgb?

[NiknLily]

Hi Rachel
Been a bit awol of late, but really pleased things seem to be getting sorted out for you and Maya's sleep.  You've had a really rough ride but it sounds like your coming out the other end now :-)
Nik x

[RACHPEM]

Hi stranger, hope you and lily are well?
hugs, Rachael x

[emmayorkshire]

Hi everyone
Been reading this thread from very beginning today. M 14 month old son has been waking at 5.20-5.30 since early September. He stand up in his cot and cries. He is spirited in his nature. He wakes up pretty grumpy from his morning nap (I have to wake him otherwise he will sleep for up to 2 hours in the morning, then doesn't want a post-lunch nap).He still has 2 naps - 30 mins in the morning at 9am, lunch at 11.45 and nap from 12.30 - 2.30. Dinner at 4.45. He is tired at 5.30 ish but I have been keeping him going till 7pm. I put him down at 6.30 tonight after reading all your posts. Should I be going for an even earlier bedtime do you think? Also how do I know when he is ready to drop that morning nap? When he wakes at 5.20am should I lay him back down in his cot and do WI/WO?? Would really appreciate any tips? I am so tired!!

[emmayorkshire]

P.S. Found a UK site selling Calms Forte 4 Kids. Unfortunately they say they are for 2 years and over so my son is too young for them!!!

http://astronutrition.com/childrens-health-76/calms-forte-4kids-homeopathic-formula-681/

[Vicku]

Thanks Vicku, nice to hear from you, how is Lois doing in her bgb?

She's doing fab thanks!! So much easier transition than I was expecting, she's been a real star! She's so proud of her new bed too

emmayorkshire, as long as he's taking the 2nd nap you can keep it, when he starts to refuse either nap think about doing one. Yes, I'd try an earlier bedtime to see how he goes on that.

[RACHPEM]

Well following our short nap yesterday, Maya did not fall asleep until 7pm despite an earlier attempt and awake at 5,10 with no sign of going back off! she was still tired but would not settle so now what should i do, bring nap forward or still to 11.45?
Rachael x