Sunday, July 13, 2008
What Do I Do?
It is 2:30 in the morning . . . again and my good little sleeper is not sleeping. It has been over a week now that she wakes up screaming around 1:00. Is it nightmares, teething, or just her wanting to cuddle??? I don't know but I am exhausted and want to sleep all night like I could two weeks ago. What do I do? Comfort her? Let her cry it out (which lasts 45 minutes)? I need advice. She seems to be quieting down now but we have been up for an hour. Advice?
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How old is she now? She's a bit young for nightmares. Malia just started with those.
She may be cutting molars. They're more painful then most. And her sleep cycle may be ending around that time, and she wakes up instead of sleeping right through it because of the discomfort. If that's the case, and you can see them, try a little orajel.
If that's not the case, maybe it's time for a sleep schedule change...? Sometimes, the cruel reality of naps needing to either be shortened or taken away is made evident by night wakings. Or even better, maybe she's overtired and needs MORE sleep - sleep begets sleep. I'd have to know her age and schedule to really be able to know, though.
Sorry. My wonderful sleeper stopped being wonderful about 3 months ago... nightmares.
She is 13 months, still takes two naps and goes to bed between 7:30 and 8:00. She started getting molars a couple of weeks ago, but they weren't bothering her then. I guess they could be bothering her now. I hope tonight goes better.
I am a firm believer in letting them cry it out...if you're up for the heartache hearing her cry all night. She will eventually learn to comfort herself, but get ready for some long nights. I would even consider buying one of those tv monitors if you think she could hurt herself or that she is in trouble. That way you don't have to go in there to see her, and all your waiting for her to comfort herself...is in vain. Mostly...I think mother's intuition is the best. Follow your instincts...I've found that they are ALMOST always right. You're such a good Mommy!!!
ALy went through the same thing. Just when I was getting used to her (and me) sleeping through the night...she starts waking up screaming again. I finally decided that cuddling with her worked best for me. What can I say, I'm a softy.
Rebekah just finished the same problem and hers was due to molars. I just let her cry it out. I gave her tylenol before bed, then it made it a little easier on her (and me!) Good luck! It definately gets easier!
Advice? Sleep is a luxury you loose as a parent. With teething, wetting, sickness, nightmares, hunger, and the random desire to snuggle at 2:45 am. who knows. We take turns and call it a good night if everyone wakes up in their own bed. I do think a good nap schedule helps and I'm not afraid to let the boys cry a bit if I think they are just exhausted.
Good Luck!
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