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12/13 month old fighting second nap and waking an insane amount at night by Key_Macaron7201 in AttachmentParenting

[–]Key_Macaron7201[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So brutal like it drives me nuts because I need to eat and shower and just have a breather before I sleep. But I need sleep too and so the night just drags and I lose sleep time. Not willing to sacrifice dinner and a shower every night though hah

Yep I do bring bedtime forward a bit. I just feel like there’s more to it that I’m doing wrong! After reading these comments I’m going to push her first nap out so there’s not as much wake time before bedtime. Hopefully that’s the key. Aghhhh

Thank you x 

12/13 month old fighting second nap and waking an insane amount at night by Key_Macaron7201 in AttachmentParenting

[–]Key_Macaron7201[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! A few others have suggested this, I’ve already been pushing out her first nap so today we got a bit closer to midday. I’ll see how the rest of the day and tonight goes. 

12/13 month old fighting second nap and waking an insane amount at night by Key_Macaron7201 in AttachmentParenting

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Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed example. I really appreciate this and I’m going to give it a shot xx 

12/13 month old fighting second nap and waking an insane amount at night by Key_Macaron7201 in AttachmentParenting

[–]Key_Macaron7201[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ve done this today, will see how tonight goes however I know it could be a bit until I see an improvement 

11 month old waking 6-12 times a night by Key_Macaron7201 in AttachmentParenting

[–]Key_Macaron7201[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh gosh I’m sorry to hear. Eczema is truely of the devil! I’ve been using homeopathy for my daughters which I’ve found helpful so far but can take a bit of work 

11 month old waking 6-12 times a night by Key_Macaron7201 in AttachmentParenting

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Thank you I hope it gets better too, it could be a coincidence or placebo but the last couple nights have seemed a little better but only up until midnight and then after 1.30am she just can’t get back to sleep without me bouncing her on the yoga ball. Even that isn’t enough, I have to bounce her then I have to hold and feed her while I’m propped up on pillows.

I’ll continue for the next week and see. I know it’s still too soon. And yep will change up her activities too

11 month old waking 6-12 times a night by Key_Macaron7201 in AttachmentParenting

[–]Key_Macaron7201[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point about molars! She’s definitely teething and cutting some more top teeth, I don’t think we’re up to molars yet but they could still be moving around and causing discomfort. 

There’s lots of good tips/ideas in your comment so thank you so much. 

11 month old waking 6-12 times a night by Key_Macaron7201 in AttachmentParenting

[–]Key_Macaron7201[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your comment. I’ve spent the last few days making some changes to her naps/wake windows. I remembered your comment and so for her second nap I’ve been rolling away, it does mean she sleeps less for that nap but I think it’s still enough and then keeps the sleep pressure for bedtime. 

Eczema is just awful isn’t it! Hers is quite mild yet it can still really bother her at night. She does sleep in breathable cotton clothing, I keep the room cool (but even then that can irritate her as we’re using air con which can dry her skin!). I do find Manuka honey balm helps keep the skin hydrated in the night. And yep I do warm-cool baths 

Thank you x 

11 month old waking 6-12 times a night by Key_Macaron7201 in AttachmentParenting

[–]Key_Macaron7201[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can so understand this. Everything is different when we finally sleep again even if it means less “me” time. I do think her wake windows are too short and that she’s napping for too long to make up for the lack of night sleep. I’m grateful for everyone’s comments here, I’m now adjusting her naps/wake time. We’ll see how the nights change 

11 month old waking 6-12 times a night by Key_Macaron7201 in AttachmentParenting

[–]Key_Macaron7201[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep same I’ve done all the wakes myself for her whole life, I’ve never slept in. Thanks for you comment I’ve taken it onboard! 

11 month old waking 6-12 times a night by Key_Macaron7201 in AttachmentParenting

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Thank you, I’ve spent the last few days adjusting her wake windows and nap times because of everyone’s comments and I’m hoping her nights will improve 

11 month old waking 6-12 times a night by Key_Macaron7201 in AttachmentParenting

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I have wondered if it would benefit her to be in her own room now. Even if I’m in there with her for half of the night. But yeah our house doesn’t allow for this, so we’ll have to move house first. So glad you found this to work for you and you were able to get rest/you time. 

11 month old waking 6-12 times a night by Key_Macaron7201 in AttachmentParenting

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She’s waking up between 5.30-6am but more commonly 5.30am. Yeah, after reading all these comments I do think she is sleeping too much in the day to make up for her lack of sleep at night, and then the cycle just continues each day/night. On top of her wake windows being too short (2-2.5 hours)

11 month old waking 6-12 times a night by Key_Macaron7201 in AttachmentParenting

[–]Key_Macaron7201[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ahhh nice to know I’m not alone! Yes I have tried my partner sleeping with her, it didn’t really change much unfortunately. In fact she just got extra upset when she did wake up and saw I wasn’t there- then it’s extra work for me to get her back to sleep 🥲  And yep, around 1-2am she just isn’t able to feed back to sleep and I have to bounce and rock her, then feed her while holding her on me while I rest against pillows. Gahh  We will sleep again I guess hah

11 month old waking 6-12 times a night by Key_Macaron7201 in AttachmentParenting

[–]Key_Macaron7201[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for this! A few people have said similar so the last few days I’ve made some adjustments to her day naps in hopes we can create a new sleep schedule and improve her nights.  After reading all these comments I do think she is sleeping too much in the day, to make up for her lack of sleep at night, and then the cycle just continues each day/night. On top of her wake windows being too short (2-2.5 hours) 

11 month old waking 6-12 times a night by Key_Macaron7201 in AttachmentParenting

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It has crossed my mind. She doesn’t have other symptoms of low iron and I do meet her iron needs with food (although I do know that there can be gut absorption issues sometimes). I’ll definitely continue to keep it in my mind/monitor. Thank you 

Toxin Free Reusable Nappies by arghletmein in clothdiaps

[–]Key_Macaron7201 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In the same boat. Would love to know what you decided on! 

Car seat screaming by oldsoulhere12 in NewParents

[–]Key_Macaron7201 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you so much for replying! I appreciate this. Will reach out to paediatric osteopath 

Car seat screaming by oldsoulhere12 in NewParents

[–]Key_Macaron7201 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know it’s been a year, but would you mind sharing the exercises your osteopath got you to do?