People have been asking how the whole sleep issue is going.
Well, my friends. It’s not.
I have heard it all. We have tried it all. We have battled
the longest nights for the past two years, but we’re at a point where we are
considering some alternative options. And while strapping him down to the bed
with a muzzle sounds good, I really don’t think CPS would appreciate that.
I am more concerned for Smith than myself. He can’t be
happy. Rested. Waking up so many times a night and spending the wee hours of
the morning just crying and crying cannot be good for his mind or his body.
My little man spends his entire day going at warp speed. He’s
busy. ALL THE TIME. He’s active. He’s curious. He’s HAPPY! But the nights are
becoming longer and longer and our patience is becoming thinner and thinner.
But most importantly, he’s not well in that respect. He goes to bed without a problem, but once 11pm or 12am hits, shit goes bananas. Well through the night until we give up around 6am.
Outside of the sleep problems, Smith is an amazingly well
adjusted, smart, feisty, determined, funny, and remarkable little boy. We couldn’t
ask for a better child. He really is absolutely amazing. I have no complaints
outside of his inability to sleep properly.
I have started discussions with the pediatrician about
alternative options. Because at this point, we have given all suggestions a
try. And it’s not for a lack of effort on our part. Or his, I’m sure. I know he
wants to sleep. He just can’t do it well.
I’ll keep you posted as I know more. But Mommies, if this
sounds a little too familiar, please know you aren’t alone. And you have a friend to vent to. Any
time.
13 comments:
I'm so sorry that you are dealing with this. Sleep deprivation is so so so tough. Hunter was a shitty sleeper up until recently and even still will often wake up once or twice but that's a HUGE improvement over how he was. I just pray that he doesn't regress especially once we do the toddler bed transition. I hope the doctor can give you some good options and you all get some rest soon!
I love babies(toddlers) sleeping. There always going to be called our babies, LOL. We have been sleep deprived over here too.
That's a fantastic idea! Our Pediatrician was the one who helped us make the transition from our bed to his bed... at 16 months! haha It SUCKED!
You are a great Mom, I hope all of the comments yesterday helped you to realize that you are doing everything you can to help Smith.
My Aunt is going through a similar situation with her son, and her doctor just told her that she could start giving him Melatonin (over the counter and all natural). She said it has been working so well and that her son is sleeping FINALLY and not waking up in the middle of the night "to party" (his words). I hope that you are able to come up with something to help Smith after talking to his doctor and you are all able to get some sleep.
My heart just hurts for y'all! I've had those sleepless night but ours were always caused by ear infections, which I'm sure y'all have already looked into. You can always vent to me, we spent the better 80% of the last 17 months battling sleepless nights with a crying child who wouldn't be soothed no matter what. Finally I started turning off the monitor and just rang he'd go back to sleep. Sometimes he did, sometimes he didn't. Thinking of you!
Hang in there Momma!! I know this sounds cliche, but this too shall pass!!!! Hugs!!
I think you might want to look into an occupational therapy evaluation for sensory processing issues. Might help all of you out and leave no stone unturned.
I can sympathize with you - my son has been the same way his entire life. His pediatrician told me to wear ear-plugs and to let him cry it out. It was literally the ONLY way that I could get a decent night's sleep. I hope the doctor can give you some helpful alternative suggestions!
You're a wonderful mom, that's evident. Some kids just have a rough go of it. My little brother saw a sleep psychologist throughout his childhood because he was a bad sleeper. And things got better as they tried out different methods. His doctor actually told us really smart kids (and adults) can be more prone to insomnia because their brains are used to/thrive on being active. Now, I actually think that could be your little smarty's case!
That is so tough. Layla does that still. Kinda. She wakes a 2 am every night/morning...but because I caved and she sleeps with me...I hold her hand and she goes back to sleep. I know, I know...shame on me. But - I am sleeping. She is sleeping. So what if she is freaking FIVE years old. :) Meh...
girl, i totally feel your pain!!
I keep meaning to comment, but have you thought about a bed tent?? It'll trap him in and it's fun!
Maybe a specialist? Maybe something bothers him when he is lying down..like his ears or something. I dont know, but I hope it passes soon. SO, I tried a box wine called Boca! OH MY- its SOO good. Have you tried it?
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