Hi ginger428,
If I put him down at 8.30, he will sleep around 9.15 or maybe later. Isn't that getting too late for him? This was his
day yesterday, I put him down around 8.20 pm and he took approx. 45 mins to fall asleep.
Routine YesterdayWake up - 7.25 AM
Nap - 1.02 - 2.45 pm
In bed - 8.19 pm, asleep by 9.05 pm
There was a lot of protesting and screaming last night as he wanted me to rub his back or pat him, but I just sat in the chair
repeating his night time phrase and singing his songs. He was screaming so much he started coughing, so I had to give him water a few times.I rubbed his back towards the end and patted the railing which helped him to calm down a bit.
Night Wakings
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NW 1 - 10.50pm - 11.20 pm ( Was crying, had to be picked up, calm down, give water , then pat in bed)
NW 2 - 11.39 pm - 11.52 pm ( Seemed a bit hot, so gave meds , water, then pat in bed)
NW3 - 1.00 am ( Just rubbed his back, settled in few mins)
NW4 - 2.00 am ( Got him up, gave water, got him in my bed and patted a bit)
NW5 - 5.30 am- 6.45 am( I was so tired by then, he was basically rolling all over for 30 mins, till I got up and started patting him. Fell asleep around 6.45 am. Eyes were closed most of the time while I was patting)
Wake up - 8.00 AM.
I tried to continue back-rubs or key phrases at NWs too, but his crying quickly escalates and turns really bad
so I ultimately patted him. How should I address NWs??
I will put him down for his nap at 1.30 pm as you suggested and post how it goes. He's having a slight temperature so seems a bit cranky.
I am very tempted today to put him down for bedtime even later than 8.30, if it gives us both atleast one long stretch of sleep.