It's been 2 weeks since I posted about the sleep deprivation/separation anxiety happening in this casa. It feels like 2 years. At least 2 years...
Last night was a new low as I tried sleeping on the floor next to Spencer's crib with my arm in the air so he could hold my finger while he tried to sleep. It almost worked to dislocate my shoulder to lull him to sleep. He got very, very sleepy. But, then in his sleepy stupor, he got the brilliant idea to start dropping things on me from his crib. Pacis, stuffed animals, books. He laughed hysterically watching my duck and cover. Had it not been 4:30 in the morning, I might have laughed back, but instead I grabbed my pillow, went back to bed and used it to cover my head to drown out his crying.
Every night now it's the same thing. 2-4 hours of uptime when we should all be sleeping. We try to ignore him and let him work it out, but it's impossible. Our apartment is just too small to escape the crying. At around 5am, we all finally get back to sleep then I have to wake up two hours later and Mr. Screamy sleeps in until 9:30 or 10.
Forgive my whining, but I'm so tired and so done with this phase. I want to go back to 17 months when we all slept and were happy shiny people. One a positive note, 2 more days of work then I have a 4-day weekend which will hopefully include a few naps.
Last night was a new low as I tried sleeping on the floor next to Spencer's crib with my arm in the air so he could hold my finger while he tried to sleep. It almost worked to dislocate my shoulder to lull him to sleep. He got very, very sleepy. But, then in his sleepy stupor, he got the brilliant idea to start dropping things on me from his crib. Pacis, stuffed animals, books. He laughed hysterically watching my duck and cover. Had it not been 4:30 in the morning, I might have laughed back, but instead I grabbed my pillow, went back to bed and used it to cover my head to drown out his crying.
Every night now it's the same thing. 2-4 hours of uptime when we should all be sleeping. We try to ignore him and let him work it out, but it's impossible. Our apartment is just too small to escape the crying. At around 5am, we all finally get back to sleep then I have to wake up two hours later and Mr. Screamy sleeps in until 9:30 or 10.
Forgive my whining, but I'm so tired and so done with this phase. I want to go back to 17 months when we all slept and were happy shiny people. One a positive note, 2 more days of work then I have a 4-day weekend which will hopefully include a few naps.
Geez that's awful. I don't know what all you've tried, did you check Ask Moxie already? She's usually pretty smart about these things.
What happens if you let him cry? How long does he go? What is he like the next day, take long naps, cranky? Best of luck, hope things get better really soon.
Posted by: skiplovey | May 20, 2008 at 11:17 PM
I feel your pain. And I wish I could help.
Posted by: Amy | May 20, 2008 at 11:36 PM
Maybe try waking him up at 7am along with everyone else? That might clue him in that night-time is for sleeping....
Posted by: Abby | May 21, 2008 at 09:29 AM
Maybe try waking him up at 7am along with everyone else? That might clue him to the fact that night-time is for sleeping....
Posted by: Abby | May 21, 2008 at 09:30 AM
I agree with Abby. We have been through this kind of thing too, and much as I was tempted to let her sleep late so I could get caught up too, I always kept her on her regular schedule. It's true that some of these phases just need to work themselves out, but at least he won't be so caught up on sleep and that might help with the night waking.
Posted by: Rachel | May 21, 2008 at 12:05 PM
No advice, just sympathy. I really hope this phase passes immediately. It sounds brutal and not fun for anyone! But that picture of Spence is to die for. Here's hoping the long weekend is wonderful and everything turns around!
Posted by: becky | May 21, 2008 at 12:36 PM