Lots of NW - Cant seem to fix it.(BT ADVICE FOR TONIGHT PLEASE)

[jessmum46]

Ugh teeth are so annoying!  If you can't see any pattern to it and it doesn't appear to be hunger then I guess try meds for a few days and see if it helps x

[Eva's Mummy]

Oh help. She woke up coughing after 22 mins (10:30) and I can't get her back to sleep.  When would you do 2nd nap and would you do ebt x

[jessmum46]

I'd go for maybe 12/12.30ish? It's a guess though... BT depending on 2nd nap I guess....but probably on early side x

[Eva's Mummy]

I've had enough, I would never have thought at almost 9 months old we are still not STTN. Last night she woke at 22:30 (I fed 4.5oz), then 2:15 (I fed 3.5oz), was just in a tired daze by then, then 5:30 (I settled) then up for the day at 6:07 so a 11hr 7mins night.

Do you think I just need to bite the bullet and push her A times, even if its 5mins every 3 days or so? We are between 3hrs and 3hrs 10mins and getting good naps but I would rather have a full nights sleep.

Also what length of day do I not want to go over when I push the A time out (if that's what you think I should do). If we get to 3.5hrs and 2 x 1.5hr naps that's 13.5hrs. Would you always cap 1 nap to shorten the day, or is the last A sometimes shorter?

[jessmum46]

I think yes push A times but also give some thought to how you respond to NWs.  She probably doesn't need all those feeds.....may be worth a few days pain resettling to rule out habit wakings for food.  Pushing A times may well help too as she will be more tired and more inclined to resettle.

Personally I'd keep the day to 12.5-13h max so yes cap one nap if needed, less than 11h night sleep mine both seemed OT xx

[Eva's Mummy]

Thanks honey. I know I shouldn't feed at NW's I usually feed at 1 but I was so tired the other night it was just wishful thinking. We did 3 x 3hrs 10mins A times yesterday and she had 3 NW's between 6:40 & 9:30 then slept until 1:00 - 1:30 then up at 6:30

I am going to stick to 3hrs 10 for another couple of days then push another 10mins.

[Eva's Mummy]

That was the worst night we have ever had. I was in 9 times before 11pm then pretty much all night until 3:40 she was so upset, her wee throat was all hoarse from the crying by 3 and she was gasping for breath during it cos she was upset.  I was standing crying desperate for her to sleep. I don't know what is going on.

[jessmum46]

Sounds like more than routine to me . That many night wakings have generally happened here when ill or in pain.  Shouldn't be OT on her short A times and doesn't sounds like UT.  So sorry Gail, you must be shattered - ((hugs)) xx

[Eva's Mummy]

I am. I feel like I could burst into tears right now.  You get through the day knowing your going to get a rest at night but I don't even get that.  I don't remember the last time I even got to eat dinner without having to put it down to go settle her. Then up through the night as well.  Iove her so much but last night I just wanted to shout at her to go to sleep. I'm a mess, don't think I've slept through the night in over 3 months now.  She's brilliant during the day and naps great but as soon as BT comes around its a different game  x

[jessmum46]

Is she waking upset every time?

[Eva's Mummy]

Last night yes, she was just distraught 

[jessmum46]

If she napped well there has to be something else going on - teeth? Ears? Tummy? Did you try pain meds?

[Eva's Mummy]

Yep I gave her calpol and then  ibrufen later on. I just don't know what it is x

[jessmum46]

how is she in the day?  Happy enough?  No cold/cough?

[Eva's Mummy]

She's always happy. Does have a runny nose today though, no cough or temperature. Maybe because she has a dummy, possibly she's looking for it to settle but can't breath properly if she has gotten a cold

Do you think even with a cold I should keep pushing her a time. If so tomorrow would be another 10 mins so up to 3hrs 20. Do you also think I should keep the last a to 3hrs 5 as when all 3 were 3hrs 10 we are getting ENW's