these naps are just wearing me down

[clazzat]

If you read my post carefully you will see that he GETS up at 6... It is unusual that we don't have to go to him during the night, and even if we don't then normally he needs one of us in his room from 5/5.15, although he does generally go back to sleep once one of us is in there.

[*Becky*]

oh ok, sorry.....thought X was going to the to[ of the class for a minute

[*Becky*]

yesterday was
A - 5.40am
Nap - 11.30-1pm
BT - 6.15pm

we had a NWing at 2.15am for about 15 mins and then up at 5.45am. Yawn.

Any thoughts?
Do I keep with the 5.45A time or pull right back to 5? I do think she is probably OT but I find it hard to see what to do atm. I just want to feel like we are moving forward.

Push BT or keep where it is?

Help!

[*Becky*]

I do think she must be tired, it is just how much we push through and how much we pull back yk? I want to do 2 naps today but I can hear Vicki shouting No!!!!!   

[*Becky*]

anyone??

[*Becky*]

we did another 11.30am nap. She does not seem tired at all but that is both mine, they would never show tired signs. Drowsy - ha ha, what is that??
I somehow need to push BT back without her getting OT which is going to be tricky. Plan anyone? Anyone BTDT?

[C&B&E]

I shall step aside and let the other ladies offer advice (we've had 20, 20, 30, 30 minute naps for the past four days  ), and I shall just offer a hug 

[clazzat]

Your day yesterday looks almost the same as ours, although x napped 12-1.30. His nw was at 11.30, went straight back to sleep once I went in and laid down on the mattress and then he woke at about 5.45 this morning. I have to say that I would be happy with that day (minus the nw) so I am trying to recreate it!

How consistent is she? If she will do exactly the same day for 3 days, then I think you should try that then push her nap by 15 minutes and bt as well for 3 days, then push again to see if that can shift her day. It doesn't work with x because he doesn't do the same thing 2 days running, but if m will then that might be your best bet for moving bt.

[*Becky*]

It doesn't work with x because he doesn't do the same thing 2 days running, but if m will then that might be your best bet for moving bt.

she is a bit more consistent than H was so it might work.

Thanks clare.....xx

[*Becky*]

we got 1.20 for the nap but think I will just stick to 6.15pm BT as at least we are then being consistent. Will see if she how the night is.

[jenn1975]

Hi Becky. I won't be much help but will offer an observation since it seems we are in similar situations.

Our son is doing a bit longer than yours with naps it seems but your lo seems to be going back to sleep after her nws where our son has had two looooong nws without settling back until its almost time to wake for the day. Maybe for a lot of babies this switch in routine really messes with them especially if they were in a good routine for so long and it just takes god knows how long before they reset.

Not much help but I feel your frustration!

[Truly Blessed]

I want to do 2 naps today but I can hear Vicki shouting No!!!!!   

LOL you know me too well Honeybun.

1.5 nap is good following a good night. IIWM I would go with the plan of shifting nap and BT by 5 mins at a time over 3 days or so, so that you haven't made any sudden moves on her, but you will hopefully be able to move that WU that way. I wouldn't go past 6 hours before nap, so once you were there I'd stick (if you aren't already) but try shifting BT slowly but surely.

x.

[katie80]

Ahhh Becky, not much to offer you but (((hugs))) hon.  I'm following along because I know we will be right with you, oh so soon!   I think the plan of pushing gently is a good one.  Your day really isn't bad, it's just happening at the wrong times.

[*Becky*]

Your day really isn't bad, it's just happening at the wrong times.

one day I will wake up later than 5.30am - right???

[katie80]

Well, I hope so... and I'm hoping for the same thing for myself.   I never thought 6am would sound so good!