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Re: 15 month old sleep issues
« Reply #30 on: January 03, 2015, 20:25:03 pm »
Hmm, I guess it depends how the storm was affecting her. If she would accept you just saying it was the rain etc. and nothing to be scared of and let you tuck her in and leave I'd do that. If she was scared and asking you to stay with her then I'd just sit by her bed reassuring her.

Great about the bottle :)
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Re: 15 month old sleep issues
« Reply #31 on: January 03, 2015, 20:51:07 pm »
Hey Hun :)

Fabulous news about the bottle, what a little star :)

2 NW with 20 min settling time is still really good for this stage of the game considering where she started, well done :)

WRT to the storm or any similar situations, what I figured out with regards to APOP (accidental parenting on purpose) is to start out with the minimum of help, so last night I would have started with shushing and maybe a hand on her back, then increase to a pat or a cuddle replacing back in the cot etc, so that you can be sure you didn't go further than was necessary, does that make sense  ???

With regards to her routine if an ideal WU is 6.30 then I would maybe head towards her A time to nap being around 5.5 hours. So shooting for this eventually:

WU 6.30

Nap 12 until 2

BT 7.30.

Or if her nursery nap is later, maybe you could try and make it consistent across the week. What time is her nursery nap  ???

How are you feeling Hun  ??? ??? Are you feeling more confident and getting a little more sleep  ???  :) I do hope so.

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Re: 15 month old sleep issues
« Reply #32 on: January 04, 2015, 06:36:48 am »
Tonight is not going wonderfully.

She laid awake in her crib for an hour before going to sleep. I waited until she was asleep for 20 mins before I left her room and she has her first NW 20 mins later. Went down after 15 mins. Then at 1115 she woke up and has been fidgety ever since. It is now almost an hour and a half later and she is still not calming down.
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Re: 15 month old sleep issues
« Reply #33 on: January 04, 2015, 07:02:09 am »
And... now... the... screaming has started. It is going to be a very long night. Sigh.
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Re: 15 month old sleep issues
« Reply #34 on: January 04, 2015, 07:53:31 am »
Nursery nap is scheduled for 12 to 2 but DDs norm is 1130 to 130 most days.

Btw we are still awake... going on hour 3. Don't know what is going on tonight. Screaming is done but she will not go to sleep. She is actually laughing on nothing at all - or at least nothing I can tell

Just wish I had someone to split the night with. If the hubby comes in he will cave in 5 mins and pick her up and more than likely bring her back to bed. I love him but he only parents when it is easy for him. Especially when it comes to her sleeping
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Re: 15 month old sleep issues
« Reply #35 on: January 04, 2015, 08:30:41 am »
Morning Hun,

It sounds like she may be UT to me. I would push the nap out later to midday if you can and keep that consistently. I don't mean to sound condescending but I am really proud of how well you are doing, I do know how hard it is especially in the MOTN. I also did all the ST alone, I needed to because I wasn't sure DH would follow the programme either so I preferred it that way.

Hopefully the ladies will be along soon to give their ideas. Stick with it, you will get there.

Lots of (HUGS)

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Re: 15 month old sleep issues
« Reply #36 on: January 04, 2015, 08:45:23 am »
To be homest til tonigbt I was extremely happy with the progress. I kmiw that long term this will be best but man tonight is rough. Kinda want to scream myself. Dont know how she is still awake. And more than a little terrified of what this will mean for daytime tomorrow. She and I are both going to be very cranky...
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Re: 15 month old sleep issues
« Reply #37 on: January 04, 2015, 08:49:47 am »
I will add that with any ST typically there is a regression after a few nights, so this may be all it is. It happened with DS after around 5 nights of doing great, it was like we were back at the start. It only lasted for a night and he did great again.

Try not to stress today, just put down for her nap and the rest is up to her, I think she'll be out quickly today  :-X ;)

ETA: Can you rule pain out as a reason for her waking so early after BT  ??? Teething or ear ache etc. Maybe meds can rule this out.

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Re: 15 month old sleep issues
« Reply #38 on: January 04, 2015, 13:48:37 pm »
No pain that I can tell - no fever,  no ear pulling, ears show no indication of being sore, she is due to cut molars at any time but when I checked them yesterday they did not appear more swollen than the last few days.

I think she finally went down after almost 5 hrs.
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Re: 15 month old sleep issues
« Reply #39 on: January 04, 2015, 16:33:13 pm »
Quote from: heather8844 on January 04, 2015, 13:48:37 pm
I think she finally went down after almost 5 hrs.

Wow, that is a long time, bless you Hun. See what happens tonight, I am praying that it was ST regression and tonight she will do better again. If not then I think we need to look at routine again. So so much is going on for her right now, learning to SI, a change of routine, possible cutting of molars at any time (which tends to cause havoc alone) it's a lot to deal with.

I would medicate before BT Hun, so that you can rule out pain. And you could try putting a pillow under her cot mattress to elevate her head slightly, this helps when teething, as the blood pools around the teeth causing pulsating and making any pain increase, so I would try that just in case also.

Please try and stay strong, you will look back at this one day and think "Wow, how did I get through that!?" but be so glad that you did.

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Re: 15 month old sleep issues
« Reply #40 on: January 05, 2015, 01:02:02 am »
Oh dear... lots and lots of (((hugs))), hon. That is a brutal NW! I Agree with Vicki, it's most likely regression combined with some teething pain. Long NWs like that are almost always discomfort in this house. If the molars are swollen, I'd definitely be giving meds... I've heard it can be most painful right before and while they cut.

I can't remember, have you set up a pillow and possibly mattress in her room so you can just lie there and rest (or sleep, if possible) while she's awake? Treat yourself to a nice coffee during the day and remember how well she did for those few nights. The best thing with regression is to stay consistent.

More (((hugs))), still here holding your hand! :-*
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Re: 15 month old sleep issues
« Reply #41 on: January 05, 2015, 01:49:46 am »
My husband actually relieved me. Tried to get me to let her put of the crib. Let's just say that I was tired enough that my response was not nice and put the fear of god in him. He did stay in the nursery 3 hrs. Which let me get some rest. Last night was brutal!!!

We have a recliner in the nursery (across the room from the crib) so  yes when needed we can stay in the nursery pretty darn comfortably.

I also gave her some infants advil before bed so hopefully that helps tonight.

She is actually already sleeping tonight. I have 15 mins left before I leave the nursery.
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Re: 15 month old sleep issues
« Reply #42 on: January 05, 2015, 04:25:31 am »
Fingers crossed for a better night for you!
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Re: 15 month old sleep issues
« Reply #43 on: January 05, 2015, 11:40:53 am »
She did VERY well last night. Down at 745 & 2 minor NW each less than 10 - 15 mins. She did wake up early at 530... what should I do in those instances?  Today I just sat next to her and patted her back. I tried to get her back to sleep but my husband leaves for work at 545 - 600 and when he left the alarm system door alarm sounded and re-done her up.
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Re: 15 month old sleep issues
« Reply #44 on: January 05, 2015, 16:42:46 pm »
I'd just treat a 5.30am waking as a NW and resettle as of it were 1 or 2am. I d keep going until you reach an acceptable WU time, probably 6.30
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