Wednesday, October 19, 2011
What to do...
So I've been trying this thing with Gavin's meds lately. I wait till later in the morning to give them to him and it seems to be doing the trick. He's much happier at home with me, he plays well with Owen, and I'm able to go out to play groups and mom's morning out. The problem is though, that in the morning he's playing hard and having fun, then I give him his meds, and his combined sleepiness from playing and from his meds make it impossible to keep him awake. As much as I love nap time when both boys are sleeping, if I give Gavin a nap he will have a hard time falling asleep at night. Lately he's been awake till about 9:30 at night and he keeps Owen up by talking and complaining in his bed. I am not use to this and it's incredibly frustrating!!! When bed time hits, it's mommy time. Time for Frank and I to talk or watch a show, I could shower, or make a snack for myself. I love bed time... I NEED bed time. I really don't know what to do about this problem. I'm sure people would tell me that I should just give him a short nap but believe me I tried this too and it really doesn't seem to make a difference to him. I had a great morning with him today, Gave him his meds and lunch and by the time lunch was over he was horrible!! Crying about everything, falling over, hurting himself, wanting things he knows he can't have, etc... I put him down and within 10 mins he's fast asleep. Today I'm going to wake him after 45 mins and we'll see how it goes but if anyone has a suggestion feel free to share.
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Okay, before I read your post, I need to apologize. Until just an hour ago I thought this morning's "Mom's morning out" was TOMORROW morning, not today. So sorry. I stood you up and I so totally didn't mean to. I have no idea how/why I got my days so mixed up.
Okay, now I'll go back and read that post.
Oh, that's rough.
Parts of it remind me of our Gabe.
He is such a bear without his nap after lunch. But if I wake him up early from his nap he's just as grouchy (or grouchier) as when he's gone without it. Believe me, we all want him to have his daytime rests. But. It takes him longer to fall asleep at night. He needs one parent to spend about an hour with him, reading stories, brushing teeth and especially LYING in his bed, beside him as he falls asleep. Dianna's completely different. Just put her in her cot and she's content till she falls asleep. In five minutes or in an hour and a half. So I don't have any easy answers accept that... well, maybe it's part of the stage we're at. Exhausting as it is and all. What do you think? Are you getting lots of good advice away from the blog?
Hey, I didn't know you two knew each other! How cool is that!
9:30 isn't late and you are a selfish mother for making him go to bed when he isn't ready. I have 2 children who a special needs. I count every minute a blessing with them. If that means a later bedtime so they have a better morning so be it. Seriously baby #3 is almost here and you still think like a women with no children. So sad!
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