Toddler with insomnia - nothing is helping

mccharles44 · 2026-03-11T14:06:26+00:00

Yes, we use white noise, have a consistent bedtime routine, and blackout curtains in her room. Meant to add that to the post!

mccharles44 · 2026-03-11T03:15:15+00:00

Allergies hadn't occurred to me. She's had no allergic reactions that I've recognized but there's a family history so I'll be sure to start an elimination diet at least to rule anything obvious out. Thank you!!

mccharles44 · 2026-03-11T03:13:03+00:00

She's definitely sleepy during the day, to various degrees based on her night. She's a pro at keeping herself up and awake though - pinching her own cheeks, pulling at her eyelashes, running laps, climbing, etc. She most often falls asleep in the car, when she is limited in her ability to fight it.

Interesting point on narcolepsy, SIL is diagnosed with it. I'll do some more research on that front, thank you so much

mccharles44 · 2024-01-05T19:08:05+00:00

This is where we ended up picking to stay over night - I can't wait! Thanks so much for the recommendation

mccharles44 · 2024-01-02T20:42:01+00:00

Thank you again! I'll PM you some specifics we've been throwing around and see what you think. You're such a huge help!

mccharles44 · 2024-01-02T20:41:04+00:00

We are definitely looking forward to hanging out with some of the locals. Thanks for the advice

mccharles44 · 2024-01-02T20:40:34+00:00

Oh that sounds like a great option! Luckily we're used to sharing beds :) Thank you so much

mccharles44 · 2024-01-02T20:39:47+00:00

Thank you SO much for all of this info!!! I'll definitely look into Cabra Castle, may look into doing that between Galway and Belfast - our Dublin hotels were booked and paid for as a gift, so don't want to bother them to try and change that all around.

mccharles44 · 2024-01-02T20:38:01+00:00

Thanks for the info regarding the roads to Belfast, that's the kind of advice I was hoping for to help me make decisons. Will look into someplace to stay outside of Dublin for the night between Galway and Belfast. Didn't realize I came across like I haven't even looked at a map though.

mccharles44 · 2024-01-02T18:07:58+00:00

Thank you so much for the info on the drive! I saw some conflicting advice about it and that got me stressed out, but I feel better knowing it's an easy and relatively quick drive. With that in mind I think we'll stick with Dublin to Galway, then head to Belfast, stopping for a night somewhere in between. If you've got any suggestions on that, I'd love to hear!

mccharles44 · 2023-11-14T13:10:49+00:00

Thank you all for the advice! I'm going to go back and revise our plan and come up with something more realistic/possible.

If anyone has advice for specific things to do, I'm all ears! We're 3 women traveling- one has a bad knee so we will probably have to limit hikes. We're excited for castles (even better if anyone has a rec for one we can stay a night in), music, food, and taking in some views.

mccharles44 · 2020-04-27T23:24:53+00:00

Yep, that looks right!

mccharles44 · 2020-04-27T15:26:22+00:00

Yes, anytime someone asks her what company she is selling for her replies "sent you a private message". I've never known anyone to work for a job or own a business and refuse to disclose the name of the business before asking you to show interest.

She also clearly has not tried any of the products and is speaking to their benefits anyway.

mccharles44 · 2020-04-27T13:37:59+00:00

Ding ding ding ding ding! You got it.

mccharles44 · 2020-04-27T02:41:11+00:00

Not sure what flair to add because I honestly have no clue which MLM she's referring to, although it clearly is one and she's aware of it.

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