boilermakermom
01-24-2011, 12:37 PM
I am cross posting in the Lounge Board as well.
DD is 2.5 and still doesn't sleep through the night.
History: She was a colicky/fussy baby. We had bouts of crying which would last as long as 7 hours when she was an infant; stopping around 8 months. We tried CIO when she was around 14 months, and she would get so upset after 10 minutes, she would actually vomit in her crib. From that point on, I have been putting her to sleep (for nap and bedtime) by laying on her floor until she falls asleep. After that I get up and leave, either to do housework, etc. or get in my own bed. She usually takes a 1 - 2.5 hr nap in the afternoon. I have tried making her nap shorter, or tiring her out in the afternoon evening in hopes that she will sleep all night long, but that seems to make the night worse.
She usually goes to sleep between 7:30 - 8:00 p.m. and wakes up anywhere from 1:00 - 3:00 a.m. depending on the night. I can usually go in her room and quickly lay down, and she'll fall right back asleep. At times she asks for juice and a snack, so we get up and get juice, read a book. We are up for about 45 - 50 minutes. For example, we have been awake since 3:00 a.m.
Lately, she either doesn't want to go back to sleep, or she'll wake up every 10 - 15 minutes. She wants me to tell her stories, sing a song, etc. I am exhausted and stressed. I do not have energy to do things during the day, and I am hesistant to commit to things (running with friends, outings, etc.) b/c I am afraid I will be too exhausted by the end of the day (which just sets me up for a bad night. I'm exhausted, and then she won't sleep, etc.)
She sleeps in a toddler bed, so she can get out of her bed if she wants. We took her binky away two weeks ago today. She does have a blanket that she carries around though.
I am at a loss for what to do. Should I try CIO again? How long do I let her cry? Do I go in and check on her every five minutes? Do I let her be? What do I do if she pukes? I can't figure out if it is a security issue..she needs me to fall asleep/stay asleep.
Maybe something is wrong with her and she isn't able to sleep through the night? Should I consult a sleep specialist?
Any advice/comments are greatly welcomed and appreciated!!!!!
DD is 2.5 and still doesn't sleep through the night.
History: She was a colicky/fussy baby. We had bouts of crying which would last as long as 7 hours when she was an infant; stopping around 8 months. We tried CIO when she was around 14 months, and she would get so upset after 10 minutes, she would actually vomit in her crib. From that point on, I have been putting her to sleep (for nap and bedtime) by laying on her floor until she falls asleep. After that I get up and leave, either to do housework, etc. or get in my own bed. She usually takes a 1 - 2.5 hr nap in the afternoon. I have tried making her nap shorter, or tiring her out in the afternoon evening in hopes that she will sleep all night long, but that seems to make the night worse.
She usually goes to sleep between 7:30 - 8:00 p.m. and wakes up anywhere from 1:00 - 3:00 a.m. depending on the night. I can usually go in her room and quickly lay down, and she'll fall right back asleep. At times she asks for juice and a snack, so we get up and get juice, read a book. We are up for about 45 - 50 minutes. For example, we have been awake since 3:00 a.m.
Lately, she either doesn't want to go back to sleep, or she'll wake up every 10 - 15 minutes. She wants me to tell her stories, sing a song, etc. I am exhausted and stressed. I do not have energy to do things during the day, and I am hesistant to commit to things (running with friends, outings, etc.) b/c I am afraid I will be too exhausted by the end of the day (which just sets me up for a bad night. I'm exhausted, and then she won't sleep, etc.)
She sleeps in a toddler bed, so she can get out of her bed if she wants. We took her binky away two weeks ago today. She does have a blanket that she carries around though.
I am at a loss for what to do. Should I try CIO again? How long do I let her cry? Do I go in and check on her every five minutes? Do I let her be? What do I do if she pukes? I can't figure out if it is a security issue..she needs me to fall asleep/stay asleep.
Maybe something is wrong with her and she isn't able to sleep through the night? Should I consult a sleep specialist?
Any advice/comments are greatly welcomed and appreciated!!!!!