Just wanted to pop on and offer some support too
I notice that he woke crying within a couple hours of being fed each time. Do you think his reflux is well controlled?
I'm wondering this also. If his reflux isn't 100% controlled then you won't have any success with sleep training. He simply won't be able to stay asleep either. What meds is he on? Has he had a growth spurt lately?
Quote from: becj86 on Yesterday at 01:47:53 AMI think you may need to think of him as a 4-5 week old baby in terms of him getting used to the home environment - his whole world has changed a lot.Just wanted to start by saying I totally agree with this. He's got so, so much going on, I think you'll have to be pretty patient and remember that it's like starting over with the sleep training stuff.
I agree with this too. And forgive me as my knowledge of Down's Syndrome is very limited but considering this as well as just getting him home and the surgery I wonder if you need to actually treat him more like a newborn?
If you don't feel like you can do it for that nap, then use the car seat or swing or a carrier. It'll be a good break for you both.
And this. I'm a huge fan of APOP when it's needed. To get out of OT cycles, illness, teething and uncontrolled reflux are great times to use it. It can work wonders for your sanity and give you the chance to mentally regroup and go back at it with both you and your lo fresh.
Many hugs hun.
