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What the hell is going on????
« on: December 13, 2006, 19:56:03 pm »
I don't think Sasha is ever going to sleep through the night again :'( :'( :'(.
ok about a month or so ago Sasha had a bad spate of night wakings which we then found was due to the fact she had gastro.fair enough you expect her to wake up and i knew it would take a while to get her back on track.
i managed (or rather DH) to get her down to 1 night waking once she was 100%.so now if she has night wakings 1 of us will go in (we both work shifts so depends who is home) say "lie down-go to sleep" which she does.
Fastforward to last night and she had several wakings (10.30/12.30/1.30/2.30) and up for the day at 6.30.turns out she now has a cold  :( :( :( which could be related to her teeth as she often gets "snotty" when her teeth are due to cut through.
so once shes 100% better what is the best way to tackle these NW.Also would it be an idea to offer 2 naps since her nap is bloody awful too now

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Re: What the hell is going on????
« Reply #1 on: December 14, 2006, 18:06:05 pm »
Oh I'm so sorry to hear she's unwell again! That's the thing with the DAMN teeth, it's one sickness after another until they're eventually out. You were doing SO GREAT! i think you should handle it just like you did it last time, sp. since it's so fresh, she'll remember it. WIth the proper pain medications and being careful of her not having a stuffy nose when going down, she should be back to sleeping nice in a short while. I know how much you've struggled but remember each sleep training process has its setbacks, let alone when undesired sicknesses make their appearance.

As for the 2 naps, i'd recommend first to lenghten her nap if it's too short. It's probably due to the cold since noone can sleep well with a stuffy nose. Make sure her nose is clear when going down, put a humidifier in her room, maybe rub some Vicks on her chest and back before going down and try that nap to be a long one (i have sometimes used my good friend Benadryl to get a good nap when ds has a cold, ask your ped). If you still can't succeed in getting a long nap, then try for a catnap on the early afternoon, maybe in the car o stroller so she won't get congested for lying down.

HUGS HUGS I know how hard it is. Let us know how you get on!
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Re: What the hell is going on????
« Reply #2 on: December 14, 2006, 18:18:42 pm »
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I know!! Damn teeth!!!!!!!!. shes always like this with teething and cos its also prime time for colds.last night i gave her meds in a/noon and b4 bed and she slept all night :).
told DH to put her down earlier for her nap and she slept for 2.5 hours (woo hoo) today.we both decided that the 2 nap option will not work cos shes so set on her 1 nap routine that if we give a catnap she point blank refuses the 2nd nap (even when shes ill)
funnily enough when she woke this morning (after 11 hrs sleep) she cried out and when i went into the room she just laid down again so obviously what we had been doing is working!!!
fortunately her appetite hasn't been affected shes still eating like a little piggy!!!
roll on summer!!!!

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Re: What the hell is going on????
« Reply #3 on: December 14, 2006, 19:10:02 pm »
Well that is great news to hear! poor little Sasha, she's been trhough a lot lately. I'm so glad that you're finally seeing some rewards (even little ones) to all your hard work! I'm sure you have a bright (and sleepy) future, and it's just around the corner! HEalthy vibes going your way!
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Re: What the hell is going on????
« Reply #4 on: December 14, 2006, 19:17:59 pm »
Sorry to hear Sasha is feeling sick again.  It is so frustrating when they are CONSTANTLY Sick and their Teeth are Constantly bothering them.

I would definitely stick to one nap a day.  If absolutely necessary maybe one cat nap in the car or stroller so she does not get overtired.


FEEL BETTER SASHA!   :) :)
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Re: What the hell is going on????
« Reply #5 on: December 14, 2006, 19:36:52 pm »
Hi Andrea,

Sorry to hear Sasha is sick again - those dang colds >:(. Carys is finally over hers, thank goodness. It sounds like you're on the right track with the meds. That's what helped Carys. About trying to get her to take a second nap - I agree it's probably futile after being on one nap for so long. An earlier bedtime may help though. Good luck and hang in there!

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Re: What the hell is going on????
« Reply #6 on: December 14, 2006, 19:40:02 pm »
Thank you ladies!!As i said when her teeth are really bothering her she tends to come down with the sniffles.doesn't help either when her 2 brothers come over at the w/end (DH married b4) and probably bring colds and whatever else that they have picked up from school.
fortunately its not a mega bad cold but just enough to knock her sleep out of whack.thank god shes an angel (most of the time ;)) during the day.

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Re: What the hell is going on????
« Reply #7 on: December 15, 2006, 11:54:53 am »
Sorry to hear Sasha's feeling poorly. I hope it clears up soon and she sleeps brilliantly for you!
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Re: What the hell is going on????
« Reply #8 on: December 15, 2006, 12:53:04 pm »
Ladies
Have to tell you what happened this morning! i'm currently on night shifts at work so DH is dealing with any NW. so when i got home this morning i asked DH if Sasha slept through- which she did !!!
Anyways both sitting there having our coffee when we hear DD stirring in her cot.so we hear her talking in her cot (we haven't heard her wake like this for a few weeks!!!) for about 30 secs then silence.
i said to DH "maybe she was having a dream" at which point we hear her talking to her self again and laughing very loudly. i just thought that was so cute!!!

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Re: What the hell is going on????
« Reply #9 on: December 15, 2006, 19:04:42 pm »
OH isn't that chattering the sound of heaven's music??? especially after a row of sleepless nights? I hope it keeps going for you guys! fingers crossed here...
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Re: What the hell is going on????
« Reply #10 on: December 16, 2006, 11:11:28 am »
Last night-12 hours sleep for DD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!WOO HOO

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Re: What the hell is going on????
« Reply #11 on: December 16, 2006, 11:19:48 am »
I love the 12hr nights enjoy them while you can get them  ;)

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Re: What the hell is going on????
« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2006, 14:55:43 pm »
12 hours - that's awesome! :) Even 10 hours would've been great for us last night ::). Carys woke at 2am or so, and we were up with her until 5am :'( :'(. I still don't know what was bugging her. That's what's so frustrating. I'm glad that Sasha's on the right track now though. Congrats.

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Re: What the hell is going on????
« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2006, 17:20:46 pm »
Good Girl Sasha!!!  :)
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Re: What the hell is going on????
« Reply #14 on: December 17, 2006, 06:31:26 am »
Another 12hr night ;D ;D ;D. she only had a 2 hr nap yesterday as we had things to do and she was definetely ready for her bed last night. her teeth are on the move at the moment as she pretty much snacked yesterday and i had a feel of her gums which felt V hot (always a sign of those pesky teeth!!). but soooooooo glad shes sleeping so much better.
Mel-sending you ((((((((((hugs)))))))) could it be teething again??