What I really want to be posting right now is details of our new life! However, we really don't have much of one yet. We're living on a spotty borrowed internet signal until ours gets hooked up later this week and until then it may take all day to download a picture. This post is simply to ask another one of those mom questions. Yes, I know what you're thinking but I'm DESPERATE at this point and is there really an easier way to access so many brilliant mothers?
Okay...so here it is. Knox hasn't been sleeping since we got here and it's getting out of control. He's been waking up at 5:30 and then won't nap. Yesterday he sat in his crib and talked for an hour and a half during his morning nap before I gave up. I put him down later and he took a 2 hour nap that afternoon. Fine, I thought he was just outgrowing his morning nap. Well today, he wouldn't take either a morning or an afternoon nap. Worst part is, he is SOOO tired. He can't walk straight and his eyes are bloodshot. I don't know what to do but I'm about to lose my mind. I'm away from family and friends and my husband is gone all day and I have a screaming child who desperately needs sleep and won't. He has always been a great sleeper, I've never had problems. So, is this just him punishing us for moving his across the country?
Any ideas?
Summer '25
6 months ago
12 comments:
Maybe he is ready for just one nap a day? That was a painful switch at first, but it works out! Whenever we go out to Utah, Britton's sleep gets a little messed up because of just being in a different place. With naps I make sure to do our bedtime routine minus the bath, and that seems to get him ready. Maybe he's just not used to your new place yet and it will just take a little more time?? Sorry! hope it gets better soon!
No way around it, traveling with baby is just NOT FUN in my book. No matter where we went or for how long my boys would get really thrown off and would take forever to get back on track. And the more overtired he is the longer it will take for him to start sleeping better. I know not what you wanted to hear. The best advice I can give is to be consistent and firm and try to be patient. Hopefully he'll catch on quickly! And while I am sure Dave is overwhelmed with all the new stuff he has going on, sometimes you just need a break from the child to be more effective, even if it's just a 10 minute walk after he gets home.
I don't know anything about kids and sleeping, but we really want to hear how it's going?! How was Dave's first day??
Oh Suz...I'M SORRY! I wish I could offer advice...but whatever you find out works...I'll be hitting you up for the same advice come the 2nd half of this year :) I am so glad you have borrowed internet right now!
Yikes! Poor little guy. That sounds miserable for you and him. Good thing it won't last forever. He'll have to give in sometime. Good luck!
Suzy! I can totally relate, I am in the same boat as you! Darren is working out of town and that was his routine to put abby to bed at night and she just freaks out when I do and I have been making her cry it out it has been so hard by yourself and you are so tired but what I have been doing is I let her cry for a half hour then go in and give her her blanky and binky and she usually just throws it and cries and I just tell her I love her and its time to go to sleep but eventually she will go down it just taking forever! I think change is so big for these little kids and even nap times have been a struggle for her too. Its tough you can do it he will eventually get used to where he is and know he is safe with you. Its like starting over with the whole crying out thing! Sorry this is so long I just read your post and thought that is exactly what I am going through!! Let me know how it goes!! Love u guys!
Oh I'm so sorry! Those major changes are hard on kids it seems like. It usually takes my kids a couple weeks to get back into a normal routine. I'd say he probably is ready for one nap, which will probably last longer & maybe keep him up a little later? Good luck. Let us know how it goes.
Here are my thoughts:
1- He is probably missing Zac. When you guys moved Zac decided he only wanted 1 nap. I think he misses Knox. Acts like he is looking for someone all church long.
2- Maybe wear him out, run around, play ball, play on the playground and see if physically tired finally gets him to sleep.
I miss you! Good luck!
Isn't that the worst!! Poor baby is so tired and needs his sleep and momma needs a break. Jocelyn did that same thing at his exact age during my finals at school. Ahh... it was the worst. But, after 2 weeks of zero napping she magically started taking one 3 hour nap a day. In my opinion they like to test us to see if we will give in because they start wanting to do things their way. Don't give in. Keep laying him down for naps. Even if it's just crying in his crib for an hour. And I definitely agree with lots of playing to wear him out. Best of luck to you and your new adventures!!
Ummmm.....here is complete evidence of what a crappy parent I can be - but stick that kid in the car, give him a bottle or a sippie and drive until he falls asleep. If he wakes up when you get home, sit down and snuggle with the little guy until he falls back asleep. Just a suggestion - seems like that happened with the twins. Also, just know that he is going to go through phases and this might just be his no napping phase - Livvy had one that lasted a week or two and then she was back to sleeping. Good luck!
I am so sorry! Honestly, I am a sucker. I would assume he's just having a lot of anxiety with the new enviroment, new people, and daddy all of a sudden gone all the time. Personally, I would probably take him and lie down with him and try napping WITH him for a week or two until he's feeling a bit more secure, then transition him back to his normal routing. I'm sure you could use the nap too, so bonus there!
We miss you guys! Hope life is good!
I'm so sorry Suzy! That is so frustrating! Knox's schedule is going to be messed up for quite a while because of the move-he's in an unfamiliar place so it's just going to take some time! I'm so sorry though! How is everything else? I can't believe you're actually there!
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