I am officially trying to make it better - can I get some more help please? :)

[speechie]

Ohh, just a thought. Have you tried melatonin to help aid you w/sleep training? It worked great post hospital stay for Nick. I used 1/2 a tablet crused in applesauce for 2 nights, 30 mins prior to bedtime. Just a thought. Also, any homeopathic remedies for teething are also designed to help induce calm sleep...

[Mama2boys]

nope not herad of melatonin, but teh teething garnbules make no diff for DS , even tried increasing dose. Is Melatonin on prescription? what is it?

[speechie]

melatonin is the natural substance we all have in our bodies that helps us sleep...completely natural, no side effects w/other meds, etc.
You get it at any pharmacy, natural food store, Walmart, in the vitamin/supplement aisle. No prescription needed. OKed by my MD who said it's useful for resetting kids' sleep cycles. I used the 3 mg tablet, split in two, crushed and put into applesauce, worked amazingly well, one of the few nights Nick will sleep 12 hours...
May be worth adding that to your training for a night or two? Just a thought...

[Mama2boys]

hmm if its natural might give it a shot and see. Do you ahve a limit on how many days running max you use it?

[speechie]

I was told 3 nights or so, as you don't want to inhibit the body's natural production. So, it's useful if you need your babe to get used to new sleep cues, and be so tired he may give in easier...

[Mashi]

mukta i'm glad things are working for you or at least starting to pick up. 
more hugs
mashi

[Mama2boys]

ladies

best ever update and rare night.

DS was down at 7:35/40, DH got him into bed, no hand holding at all and DS slept though to 6:15, 2 stirs but  no wake-ups and it was awesome..so maybe the 1 hr nap worked and dh let me sleep in.

on the not so great bit, I had some bleeding last night and spotting this morning so paranoid.....

[mari]

So glad you had a good night.  Hope it's going to last.

Now take things easy and check things out. Try not to worry.  Thinking of you. xx

[Mama2boys]

Thanks Mari. Todya nap will be messed up but hoping it will all st8ill be ok as nee dto go to the doc now and DS has to go with me....no cover

[Lissybits]

Oh yippee to the good night with U

Hope you got the bleeding checked out, hun Try to get plenty of rest

[speechie]

Hooray for the good night! Assume that this trend will continue and act as if it should! You are doing well, I hope you get more quality sleep tonight...

Hugs for the bleeding, I've got you in my prayers.

[clazzat]

Hurrah for the good night, and (((hugs))) for the bleeding.  Sending positive vibes your way.
Cx

[Colin Macs Mom]

YAY MUKTA!!!!

[Mama2boys]

thanks ladies, lets see how tonight goes...

on the other front really sad update from me, am struggling big time but hopefully the sleep trinaing will keep me exhausted enough to not feel so depressed

[speechie]

other front really sad update from me, /quote]

Oh no- off to find more posts/info- hope its not what i fear...hugs