So since I asked for the blogging worlds help a few months ago with Berk's sleeping problem, I thought I owed it a follow up. So, in the last month I have read a ton of sleep books, and sought advice from my pediatrician, and still, we are not sleepin' round here! I probably average about 3 hours a night, and I am lucky if that is consecutive... He has had his fourth ear infection, and a perforated ear drum, in addition to cutting at least 2 new teeth. The teeth thing I am handling with the Hylands Teething tablets. The ear thing, well, I took a bit of a stronger approach to that. After seeing the pediatrician at his 1 yr well baby, she recommended that we see an ENT. The ENT thought that based on the number of infections Berk has had, especially in the summer months, that we should consider getting tubes put it. So, after hearing the risks, we decided it made sense to try and prevent as many of them in the future as we could (especially with cold season starting). So, next week he will have that surgery. I am excited, I really hope it is gonna help with his overall health and mood and I am praying it helps his sleep. If not, after he has a little healing time I have finally decided that I will have to try to let him just cry it out and hope that it won't take long for him to put himself to sleep. That being said, I am not holding my breath that he will actually fall asleep with less than a few hours of good cry time and a little vomit (and I hope it doesn't wake up Braden). I am sure it will be one of those things that is harder on me that it is on him.
One of the books I found was called Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child and I really liked the way this book reviewed all the methods and theories around infants and sleep. But for me, I loved that it was very statistical. It broke things into categories that I could follow and I often thought in my head, "Yep, that's Berkers"- he is basically classified in this book as one of the small percentage of poor sleepers, but I guess I didn't need a book to tell me that! I wish I had read it before I had either of my kids, but it does have good advice for correcting problems even into adolescence. So if you too are having sleep issues, give this one a try.
Well, I hope to have brighter news to report soon, fingers crossed... Oh, and if you do see me at preschool drop-off/ pickup or at Target or something and I look a mess, please don't judge, 'cause that means I actually made an effort, no matter how small or sloppy, to get dressed and make it out of the house, which is a huge accomplishment for me these days!!!
In other news, my class at Super Saturday went really good. We had such fun things, I should not have tried to make so many things AND teach a class, but I learned my lesson for next year. The class I taught was on altered clipboards, a few I made a long time ago are here. They are fun and easy. I will try to take photos of the other things we did soon. Friday is Braden's annual check up at his cardiologist, and we always get a little anxious for that to be over, so I am sure I will make a post about it. I also have a boutique this Saturday with a friend, at a school here in Gilbert, that I am trying to get ready for. And I think I have finally convinced my sister to start a blog, so once it is up and cute I will add her link. Oh, and only 3 glorious days until Bunco, I am SOOO ready for a G.N.O. even if it is at my house!
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I have heard many moms say that after tubes their babies were completly differant babies. Hopefully they will work for you too. I know functioning on so little sleep is hard. Good luck!
There is nothing worse than poor sleep. I hope that you get it worked out soon! But you do look great in your pictures for being so tired!
Oh I remember those sleepless nights. They do come to an end. Hang in there! Pretty soon we wont be sleeping because we will be wondering why are teenagers are still out. My advice to make it through is take a nap whenever you can. Let other stuff go. other stuff will always be there. It does wonders!
Oh I remember those sleepless nights. They do come to an end. Hang in there! Pretty soon we wont be sleeping because we will be wondering why are teenagers are still out. My advice to make it through is take a nap whenever you can. Let other stuff go. other stuff will always be there. It does wonders!
Rockwell is 3 so there is a little difference but he just got tubes put in his ears and it made a huge difference in him. His development has just sky rocketed. It's crazy. Good luck with everything and hope it all works out well
I have heard tubes really do make a wonderful improvement for a kiddo! I am so sorry about the lack of sleep! So now what about those Hylands teething tablets? Izzy is having an awful time teething!
Sarah, they are these litte homeopathic tablets that dissolve in their mouth, you can get them all over, walmart, bashas, but sometimes they are in the natural section or behind the pharmy counter. I don't know how, but they really work!
I am glad you gave us an update. I am so sorry about sleep troubles. I love the book Healthy Sleep Habit, Happy Child. I posted about it like 4 months ago. It seriously is the best. Your clipboards are darling!! Is there anything you can't do?
I heard you were sick. Hope you're feeling better!! Next time you're up at 2 AM, give me a call. We can keep each other company :o) I hope Berk's surgery goes well, poor kid!
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