6 months today and we need help

[ZacsMumme]

I'm loosing it...yesterday we did a CN and T was up till 8 UT the OT no doubt. Up at 4.30-6.30 then slept 40 mins

We're so out of EAS it's not funny thanks to bugs then a GS.

I can't even think straight. Can I have some help with a plan? I think we may need to do more st too.

Before all this mess a month ago he was on 2hrs20/30

I'm going to have to play today by ear I think given e and s is all screwy

[*Ali*]

I'll hold your hand Sara

Do you mean he was awake 4.30-6.30am?

[ZacsMumme]

Thanks ali, Yes I'm a mess....I'm trying not to let sleep rule my life but I feel I've spent months getting him on track and now we are so so off it. I feel sick thinking about it.

He was shattered within the hour, but OT and all wriggly hyper here is how the day is going so far
WU 7.15
Finally got nap at 9 and at 9.40 attempted resettle. (1 sleep cycle for him) its 9.50 now. I doubt he will go back to sleep but I can't spend lots of time helping him anymore as I have Zac most mornings. Before I had my SIL taking Z out 3 times a week. ( she has gone to Melbourne )

[*Ali*]

Is his reflux under control now do you think?

Is the 4.30 waking a regular occurrence?

Can you let him nap in the sling, buggy or car so you can get out with Z?

[ZacsMumme]

He's just had the 6 mth GS. I don't see any obvious reflux discomfort though he is constipated. He has been sick for weeks so I wonder if he's just all out of sync YK?

I did a CN yesterday and every time I do one it backfires and he ends up OT and does a short night but this 4.30-6.30 thing is uncommon.

He won't sleep in the car or buggy he is too big for the wrap and gets angry in it now he's so much more alert. But I am going to take Z out to the park when t wakes no matter what. We're doing play doh ATM. The house is a tip but it will have to wait.

He does best with 6-6 with the CN it's always closer to 7/8 then he's up before 6 YK?

What A would you do if I get a good nap? He's still asleep at 10.10

[*Ali*]

If he was doing well with 2.5hrs before maybe try that?

[ZacsMumme]

Ok he's had a good am nap. Up at 10.45 so ill go for 2.5 and hope he sleeps till 3 so I can do EBT.

He can do 3hrs even 3.15 to BT. But ideally 2hrs45h. He was on the cusp of an increase a month ago though so I think 2.5 may be too short now, but he is rubbish today

Thanks Hun, I'm so close to loosing it today

[ZacsMumme]

Sorry, serial posting - I'm just recording the day and will update the post with WU and NW.
WU 7.15 (after that terrible long NW)
Nap 9-10.45 (extended at 45)
Nap 1.20-3.10 (extended at 40 but had to ap rest of nap as he was behaving UT and wanting to hang out)
BT 5.55 settled to sleep in 2 mins from going into cot. Stirred at 35 but usually always stirs no matter what A time.

Also, today he got on all 4s for the first time ever. And trying to crawl in cot this is likely part of the issue right?

[*Ali*]

That's not a bad day is it? Maybe push another 10-15 mins on the A time if he seems to be able to handle it now he is better.

[ZacsMumme]

We had a great night. First close to STTN with no NF in ages!
NW 10 for paci
WU 5.30 fed in room at 5.45 up in my bed at 6

I thinks needs more A...but don't know if he will last till 9 thinking watch him from 8.15 ish to pd between 8.30-9? I really need to make sure he lasts till 6 on 2 naps. The CN is terrible in this house.

[*Ali*]

I often find pushing the morning A time helps with EW with DS2. I went through a time when I had to put him down as if he had woke at 7 even though he had woken at 5.30. That and (eventually) a later BT really helped. He still like ore-7am wakings most mornings though:

[ZacsMumme]

he only lasted till 8.22 out as soon as I pd. I don't mind 5.30/6 as long as he sleeps well YK? He does a short night if down after 7pm. Z was the same as a baby plus it's dark early and light early ATM (though we have blackouts)

[*Ali*]

Ah bless him. I hope he does a good one for you

[ZacsMumme]

I should have pushed till 8.30 shouldn't i!

[*Ali*]

It's hard to know isn't it?