tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547550652781119492.post6495683072200937107..comments2023-10-10T09:58:28.219-04:00Comments on The Edwards Edition: Sleep Woes-Advice Needed!Susannahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06525637050244402378noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547550652781119492.post-58943947765438243052011-06-07T21:00:58.457-04:002011-06-07T21:00:58.457-04:00My little girl born August 6, 2009 is doing the SA...My little girl born August 6, 2009 is doing the SAME thing. I use to make people sick telling them she slept till 8-9:00ish. This past week she's waking up at 6:30-7:00. Two days ago it was 6:15 but I kept her in her crib as long as I could. Everyone is telling me the same thing... growth spurt. Also, at 6:30 in the am it's super sunny. That might have something to do with it... days are longer? Do you keep books in her bed? I have books in Taylor's bed and when she wakes up so early she calls out for me and when I don't come after a few minutes she sits there and "reads". It buys me a few more zzzz's. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547550652781119492.post-9079631315015327042011-06-06T21:18:07.276-04:002011-06-06T21:18:07.276-04:00I was gonna ask if she has a Mr. Bear? I was afrai...I was gonna ask if she has a Mr. Bear? I was afraid of the dark at a very early age and got my bear b/c of it. Maybe Aunt Sam will have to find her a Mr. Bear.Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06120039743617466100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547550652781119492.post-45947905587056863812011-06-06T09:59:48.017-04:002011-06-06T09:59:48.017-04:00Awwww, that sounds so rough. :-( I hope it's j...Awwww, that sounds so rough. :-( I hope it's just a phase and that she gets over it quickly. Hang in there!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547550652781119492.post-44267338692994623682011-06-06T09:13:07.962-04:002011-06-06T09:13:07.962-04:00This sounds like night terrors to me. Little kids...This sounds like night terrors to me. Little kids commonly have night terrors, and they outgrow them. I would try and get her to have comforting things in her bedroom, make sure she has a night light, a lovie or doll or something to snuggle on, and tell her a little story about whenever she is scared, all she has to do is squeeze the lovie and everything will be okay. A lot of times little kids have difficulties differentiating dream from reality, so giving them a grounding object might be helpful. I'm not sure how much she'd comprehend, but with practice she might be able to self-soothe. If you use something to self-soothe, you can lessen the amount of times you have to go in and love on her, and then over time she should be able to stay in bed all night without incident. <br /><br />Hope it's getting better! XOXOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547550652781119492.post-57694021626525533752011-06-05T20:53:56.756-04:002011-06-05T20:53:56.756-04:00Hey! I can tell you that we went through the SAME...Hey! I can tell you that we went through the SAME deal with FRR. around 18 mths and around 2 & 2 1/2. From what I've read and our Ped has confirmed, it has something to do with growth spurts, brain development, over tired/stimulated, etc. Mostly brain development and concepculizing things. She's processing things differently in her brain now. As she becomes more verbal and her capacity to learn and discover grows, there will be some fear. If it becomes an issue where she is waking up every night for over a week, go to the Ped. There may be something going on. But, more than likely, she did have a night "terror" and needed to be comforted and then it became a little habit for her. Its just something you have to break. Of course, there will be even more adjusting when her bubba comes home:) Y'all will do great and she will have everything she needs and so with brother....Mama, not so much;) Get ready to be more than tired because its absolutely exhausting to try to give everyone what they need, and they do need! Basically, I was a mess until I night trained Gaines. When I was finally able to get some rest, when he was 8.5 weeks old, Mama was on the mend! Praying for you guys as you begin this journey! Its a rollercoaster, but, one you never want to get off of:)Erin Caden Rogershttp://firstfamilywelcomefarm.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547550652781119492.post-85812807982966197532011-06-05T20:38:57.014-04:002011-06-05T20:38:57.014-04:00Oh, I'm so so sorry! I don't have any wor...Oh, I'm so so sorry! I don't have any words of wisdom, but I hope that it will calm down quickly for you. I know how it is to need sleep!Mrs. Pottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08608756412622056963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547550652781119492.post-83446195085213430692011-06-04T12:17:40.084-04:002011-06-04T12:17:40.084-04:00oh no...eek!! I would probably take her in to her...oh no...eek!! I would probably take her in to her dr to get her ears checked just in case. But I can't really think of any good advice except that make sure her schedule is tight and that she doesn't get overtired. Get her to bed early because sometimes nightmares are triggered by being overtired. Poor buddy!! Can't believe you are only a week away...wow that makes me feel like kate is going to be here soon!!Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02080065654999450347noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547550652781119492.post-85625692537789236252011-06-04T09:22:46.754-04:002011-06-04T09:22:46.754-04:00Bless! I bet it is new baby anxiety!! Peebs has be...Bless! I bet it is new baby anxiety!! Peebs has been waking up at 5 am lately... awesomness. Erik says its becasue he has new skills and he is ready to PARTY! halg2006https://www.blogger.com/profile/03207586391244724669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547550652781119492.post-63945210237216377452011-06-04T05:31:56.576-04:002011-06-04T05:31:56.576-04:00I don't have any advice but I wanted to say th...I don't have any advice but I wanted to say that I hope it gets better. I know that you and Emma must be exhausted, poor things! Hope tonight is/was a restful night.Melissahttp://www.forthelove-mb.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547550652781119492.post-32777470741426819292011-06-03T21:03:10.011-04:002011-06-03T21:03:10.011-04:00I am certainly no expert but I do notice lil man&#...I am certainly no expert but I do notice lil man's sleeping patterns have been changing (maybe due to growth spurts??) anyway, I would let her figure it out with intervening. I know it's hard and "tear my heart out"...but when J loses his Paci at night or freaks out and starts crying, he eventually calms himself down and goes back to sleep (and so do I...sometimes). I have a video monitor which helps me relax when I see that he's fine. Does Em have a night light or something? xox!!The Life of Blightshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00269546567290346692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547550652781119492.post-43200359036889659212011-06-03T20:39:53.240-04:002011-06-03T20:39:53.240-04:00Maybe it's because of the new baby. It sounds ...Maybe it's because of the new baby. It sounds like she's doing "baby" things to get your attention or something...but what do I know? I have no experience! Hopefully she will snap out of it soon!<br /><br />I can't believe you only have 7 days!!!! Eeeek!Miss Sweet Teahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03804351920554985081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4547550652781119492.post-85252450325518215522011-06-03T20:15:21.794-04:002011-06-03T20:15:21.794-04:00Sorry, but it may be all of the above. Nightmares ...Sorry, but it may be all of the above. Nightmares do occur, and anything can trigger them. New baby anxiety is common and can cause it too. Sometimes having been sick, and situations change can cause it. Sometimes its just a new thing for this age, and she might shortly grow out of it, all on her own. Sorry no better advice. Comfort works wonders, reassurance does too. Remind her at bedtime that Momma always watches over her may help. Good luck.terriavidreader (IN-USA)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02900413309169659684noreply@blogger.com