Over the past couple of weeks, Eleanor's sleeping habits have become worse and worse. Last night, she was up from 10pm - 12am, and then again from 4am until... well, I just had to hold her from then until 6am to help her get some sleep. The worst part is that she is crying about a quarter of that time. The next worst part is that she weighs about 23 lbs, and of course there is no rocking chair or glider in the apartment so we have to walk her around rocking her. The lack of sleep is bad, but the pain in my arms, shoulders and back, is much, much worse - I think Ryan would agree.
And yes, whatever you are thinking, we tried that.
It very hard to determine what is causing her lack of sleep. She has two new teeth, but they broke the gumline long ago and there are no new bumps anywhere. She had a cold, but it seems to be cleared up. She is eating new and different foods, but seems to have no trouble "passing wind" as it were (that is why her new nickname is Thunder Pants); we also give her gas relief medicine. She is sleeping in a pack-and-play in a clearly unfamiliar room, but wouldn't she be getting more used to it, not less? She is 8 month (tomorrow) and I know separation anxiety can set in now, but then wouldn't being with her calm her down, get her to stop crying and fall back asleep? So the mystery persists. Any more ideas?
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Try putting her in the bed with you and Ryan. His snoring may be a comfort and drown out some of the other noises in the building. Just a thought since you have tried everything else. You probably think I am crazy, but you never know.
ReplyDeleteIs there a consignment or Goodwill type store where you could get a cheap rocker, even if you had to leave it there/throw it out when you leave? It might at least help with your physical pain. Short of that, you could fly me out and I'll nanny for you until you come back :)
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