Sleep training is actually going pretty well. I put her to bed around 10pm when she's slightly falling asleep and make sure she is awake enough to realize that she's in her crib and she falls asleep pretty quickly. She may fuss a bit but I've only had to go in and "shh" a few times and she'll fall asleep on her own. I've tried to get her on a schedule during the day too but the last few days she's been sleeping nearly the whole day. She's been only waking to eat, cry and fuss a bit, then back to sleep... unless it's 6-9pm of course. Then she graces us with hours of crying which exhausts her and allows me to sleep a bit in between her night feedings. It's everything in my power to not yell at her therapists (PT and OT) when I get the "tummy time is important" lectures. I can't get her to stay awake long enough lately to do any activities and she dislikes tummy time so why encourage MORE crying? Sorry to share my frustration but PT/OT tends to make me worry about my daughter's development way more than they put my mind at ease. I get pressure to do lots of things with Gesina but when she is going through these spells where she is sleeping a lot, I just feel guilty and that I'm a bad mom. I try to keep perspective and remind myself that lack of tummy time will not lead to her becoming a college dropout but dang, I don't need more pressure! If it's good for Gesina I'll deal but it is still hard.
WOW, we still don't (well...Kells still doesn't) have Pru "sleep trained"...You are SOOOOOO way ahead of us! (Pru is 2 on Sat.) As for the tummy time? Some simply don't like it. Is she sore from the colic/crying? I'd imagine she'd have to be a little...We have done some lavender oil rubbed in a 2-3" circle around the belly button...and gas drops...both work, sometimes better than others. When you have time, look through google. I can't tell you have many nights I was at the comp. Terry in bed and Kells ready to pull her hair out, hell, before it was over...we were ready to pull EACH OTHERS hair out. The lavender WILL NOT interact or interfere with her meds or treatments. It does have to be natural and or organic, and the Lavendula Officialis...(well, I know I'm pretty close) Or the one that is lavendula a-something something something...you can be pretty liberal too;) bathtime, whenevertime. Is great for the hair too:) I wish I knew how to help beyond that, but google may be your best bet. As for the therapy folks, check with your Doctor or call and talk to his nurse. Do her meds maybe need adjusting? Like I said before, I just don't know anything about babies/seizures/meds. A baby that rarely slept? Still rarely sleeps beyond at night...? And No, she doesn't just "go to sleep" CONGRATULATIONS! That's HUGE. Mine were so easy....this grandbaby girl...??? Oh my Gosh...not like her mama and Aunt were...
ReplyDeleteHang in there. Ask anyone who might have a tip or trick. Talk to Professionals you trust. YOUR Dr's. If you're worried about her being behind...every baby does things differently. She's playin' catch up as it is. Right now...with the colic, I'd be in survival mode, !#@% some tummy time right now. IF she's ok with it, great, if not? ENJOY YOUR MOMENTS Huggzzzz to ya mama, hang tough!
Oh Yeah, Growin' spurts cause heavier sleep too. Plus, like you said, she's crying & she feels bad. That's gonna affect her too...
ReplyDeleteAww poor baby, and momma, and family:) I am sure you have but have you done some reading on colic, etc. You are not a bad momma, this happens to lots of babies and there is nothing you can do except try lots of things (suggestions on google). Maybe none of them will work, didn't for you:) I also tried the hot water bottle suggestion but I cannot remember if it worked. One day it just got better. I also am wondering if her seizure medication is making her sleep so much, have you asked the doctor this? Possibly that cannot be changed so she may have to sleep a lot. I know she slept in the hospital a lot at first. As far as tummy time, I googled it and it is mainly to help them learn to roll over, lift up their head, etc. Some articles said it doesn't start until baby can hold their head up or at 2 - 3 months. Don't lose sleep over this. When you are holding her try and lay her on her tummy on your lap periodically and if she doesn't like it stop and then try it again another day.
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