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There has been a lot on my mind lately. There are many things which I seek answers and solutions to.
#1- Getting a reliable Web Host.
There are certain things which a girl shouldn’t have to worry about and that is having problems just doing a post on a blog because of issues on the server which sends a 500 error screen. I’m really racking my brain reading the various hosting recommendations and sieving through the authenticity of the recommendation.
#2- Getting the baby to sleep longer at night.
It’s been seven months and I’m still at a lost in how to get Tiger baby to sleep longer. She wakes 3-4 times a night to nurse and doesn’t really nap during the day. I’m wondering if it’s a GIRL’ thing as I didn’t have this problem with the two boys.
It would be great if I have solutions to these problems.
4 comments
Theresa
April 14, 2011 at 9:11 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
Sounds very frustrating! Sleepless nights are not fun. Maybe you can nap together during the day?
Judie
April 16, 2011 at 3:33 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
She’s way too old to not be sleeping all night. It’s time for some tough love. When she wakes up, let her fuss for a while and see if she won’t settle down. Don’t jump right up and run to her. You can also try giving her a little extra cereal before bedtime. That should fill her up and make her sleep longer. I know you hate to hear her cry, but if you go to her several times during the night, and give in, you are setting yourself AND her to long-time sleep issues. The parents should be in control, not the child.
My sister asked me to take care of my 7 month old nephew while she and her husband took a three-day trip. I was over 8 months pregnant at the time. Sister didn’t bother to tell me that he didn’t sleep through the night–I found out the hard way! I was really furious, because I could hardly get around, and needed rest myself. When I asked her about it later, she said, “Oh, I forgot to tell you. Sorry.”
By setting a firm schedule for sleeping now, you will be doing your child a favor. As for napping during the day, put some favorite toys in the crib, and leave. Some children just need quiet time. She may eventually settle down to sleep. It’s worth a try.
You need to let your child know just who is in charge early on.
Dominique
April 16, 2011 at 8:01 am (UTC 8) Link to this comment
@Judie,
thanks for your suggestion… may try with the slightly extra cereal for her.. I’ve tried letting her cry and she’s really loud and wakes up her brothers which is a no-no as they have school the next day and they need their sleep.. I’m currently trying out the water trick to see if it works as I know that sometimes she just nurses for comfort.
Jenny Matlock
April 20, 2011 at 4:38 pm (UTC 8) Link to this comment
I think Judie’s advice is quite good. It is hard to function during the day when you are running on severe sleep deficit.
Have you tried talking to your pediatrician?
I hope you find an answer and a way to catch a few ZZZZ’s.
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