OT/UT I just don't get it

[My little Liam]

Well i have done 430 before (i know thats insane!!) 5 is also ok though. its actually not super early in the sense that the day is 11.5/12hrs but since they wake after 11hrs at suck an early hour their body clock helps them fall back asleep eventually. When i did 430 it was actually amazing. He woke at 4 after 11.5hrs of sleep was awKe talking to himself (everytime he got bored and called i did wiwo) and he eventually fell back asleep at 545 with 715 wu. Almost 13hr night! Another time i did 5pm bt also after a 5 am wu and he slept through till 6! I was shocked!

[Skadiver13]

Worth a shot I guess to try and just reset his clock.

[My little Liam]

What have you got to lose? Hes waking early anyways, right??

[Skadiver13]

Well yes But 4am is a lot earlier than 5. Woke early crying from his nap at 12:55. Was finally able to resettle at 1:05. Will see how long he sleeps. Will try for 5:30 but not sure will be able to today. DH family thinks I'm nuts and OF COURSE when dh took the trip down to see them liam slept like a champ so this in their eyes  is all my doing. Nevermind that he was going through his one yeatr growth spurt at that time.

Update:only slept for another 30 min but that's something I guess.

[My little Liam]

How did last night go?? We are in a big mess again too...

[Skadiver13]

Surprisingly well. Sorry you are having a hard time too. Went to sleep at 6:15 slept till 6:15. Briefly shouted out at 9:45 and again at 2. Gave meds at 2 when he woke and he slept till 6:15. Going to do a normal nap of 11:15/11:30 and see what we get. Have to put him down a little late today due to an engagement party we have. Can't miss it my BFF party.

I've just decided to deal with it even though I still might get on here and whine and cry I just don't think he can handle a 13hr day on one nap, but he really doesn't normally sleep more than 11hrs on a normal night. i think last night was a catch up night for him. I think teething is an issue, gas is an issue etc. So we'll just play it by ear. I'm going to stick with set nap/BT for now but on days when he wakes super early just put him down slightly early and break the rules.

[My little Liam]

I hope you slept better as well and feel more refreshed!! I on the other hand slept 4hrs last night...

[Skadiver13]

I on the other hand slept 4hrs last night...

Ugh so sorry.

[Skadiver13]

I seriously just want to cry right now. So we went to the party, left around 6 even though I ed of DH family for leaving "early" even though we'd been there 3 hours. Got him home, in the bath, bottle and in bed a little late at 7:05. Wanted him asleep by 7. It's 740 and he's still up there rolling around laughing chatting etc. I cant' believe how awake he is right now. So damn hyper. I am just so upset so I'm on here just feeling like a failure because here I got him to do a great night and a great nap and now it's all in the pot because of one night. Why oh WHY can't this be easier. Why can't he just be like all my other friends kids that seem to be so go with the flow.
I'm like an outcast in my DH family they just don't understand, give me such a hard time yet I"M the one who gets up with him at 5am after only 9-10hrs because he couldn't fall asleep till 8 or gets up with him in the middle of the night because he's awake for no good reason. AAAARRRRGGGHHH Now they are giving me a hard time because apparently my DH younger brother is getting engaged tomorrow (his GF already knows, don't even get me started) and they want to have "coffee" as a family at 7:30pm to take pictures etc. SERIOUSLY!!! and I get a lecture about how much it would mean to them blah blah blah, they live around the corner for god sakes they know what time he goes to bed. If it really means that much to you then DON'T make it at 7:30..

Rant over... for now

[My little Liam]

Oh man, Siobhan, im so sorry! Family is rough, i know! Maybe, as long as your family is visiting you should try and relax about his sleep a bit, yk? You are leaving him next week with his grandmother who doesnt listen to you regarding his sleep anyways, right?? So when you get back from holiday everything will be a mess no matter what and you will have to work on it again anyways! Try to think of this week as when you go on vacation and you dont have much control over sleep... Maybe that way you and your family can enjoy the visit more. Just think of it as, why work so hard if its all going to pot next week anyways! If your MIL is stuck with an OT, crabby baby thats her problem! Tell her when you leave that you are sorry he is a bit OT from the visit and hope everything goes ok, then let her deal! Then just try to enjoy your vacation and everything will be fine and cam be fixed when you get back.

[Skadiver13]

Yeah you are right. I'm just so tired of feeling like a single parent. DH stayed out till 11. I have to be up for a work trip and leave at 5:30  and I've already had to resettle liam 3 times and he's up again and its  only 12; 20 am. I am just so exhausted I wish I had more help. Ill try to ne more relaxed about it you are right.

[My little Liam]

I know how your feeling, i feel like a single parent ALL THE TIME! Try to the think about the fact that in a few days time you can relax and sleep!!!!

[Skadiver13]

Thanks for letting me vent at 1am.. I love this forum lol...

[ZacsMumme]

Hugs siobhan

[Skadiver13]

Thanks Sara.. even though I'm tired I am at work today (national guard duty) so I do get parental break at least. DH at least followed my instructions and he got a good nap and will be doing an EBT. Sad I wont get to see him. Thanks for the hugs.