Toddler sleep patterns

KDENISE977

KDENISE977

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Tigerlily said:
Thank you, as you managed to state this much more eloquently than I did. Being a parent in and of itself is a lifelong adventure, it is tough, stressful an inconvenient at times, of course.

In reality though this stage only lasts a few years and those that are upset that the schedule does not work right now will one day look back and cherish those days. I still love seeing my children sleep as even at 22 and younger I can still see that baby face that I brought home.
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No. She managed to say it in a way which wasnt demeaning or hostile. You should try it !!
 
pelers

pelers

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We did not have a good night last night. Fun trip to the ER with a 104 temp. He managed to doze off a couple of times but every time within 5 minutes they wanted to take his temperature, or get him to drink something. Got home about 1am, he was awake again at 4:30am.

He was up again at about 7:30 this morning, chipper enough. Still a touch of fever, but nothing scary. Daddy is staying home with him today, I'm jealous. I want a day of snuggly bebe.
 
SoMDGirl42

SoMDGirl42

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Roman said:
I think letting a child cry for two hours is a little excessive. They are developing trust, along with other emotions, and they need to know that their Parent is there. I can actually see both sides of the coin, but they have to know that their Parents are there. I'm not saying that any of you are wrong, so please don't slap me with the written word. We all want healthy Children, mentally, and physically. JMHO....
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I think two hours is a little excessive for an infant as well. Personnally, I never had to let my cry for more than 5 minutes (very rare occassions about 10). I'm pretty sure I'd have a hard time with longer than that :ohwell: NO, I know I would have a hard time with longer than that.
somdfunguy said:
always forgetting the fathers (not that im having sleep issues)
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guilty. I do forget about the fathers. She's a lucky little girl to have one so involved.
 
somdfunguy

somdfunguy

not impressed
on sat she was so tired but wouldn't fall asleep. I set her in her crib, she cried for about 15 mins, then woke up happy and talking to herself like always.
 
KDENISE977

KDENISE977

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Uhhhh... let him cry it out last night for about 15-20 minutes at about 3:00 a.m. he eventually sat down and went back to sleep (small victory). However, tonight, different story. His normal 7:00 bed time has been shot to hell, I tried getting him into his crib at 7:00-7:30 and he screamed, and I don't mean cried, I mean SCREEEAMED, high pitched, not normal, wailing.... my husband eventually made me go get him. EPIC FAIL.
 
Nickel

Nickel

curiouser and curiouser
KDENISE977 said:
Uhhhh... let him cry it out last night for about 15-20 minutes at about 3:00 a.m. he eventually sat down and went back to sleep (small victory). However, tonight, different story. His normal 7:00 bed time has been shot to hell, I tried getting him into his crib at 7:00-7:30 and he screamed, and I don't mean cried, I mean SCREEEAMED, high pitched, not normal, wailing.... my husband eventually made me go get him. EPIC FAIL.
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:huggy: My son spent his toddler years testing the boundaries, asserting whatever sense of independence he thought he had and generally just driving me crazy. It's a wonder I made it out alive. Good luck. :lol:
 
KDENISE977

KDENISE977

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Nickel said:
:huggy: My son spent his toddler years testing the boundaries, asserting whatever sense of independence he thought he had and generally just driving me crazy. It's a wonder I made it out alive. Good luck. :lol:
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Please tell me he's at least happy NOW?!?!
 
Nickel

Nickel

curiouser and curiouser
KDENISE977 said:
Please tell me he's at least happy NOW?!?!
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Yes he is, and he was quite happy then too. :lmao: When he turned 4 it was like someone flipped a switch and he calmed WAY down. He's 10 now and is a typical (very active) 10 year old boy. But those toddler years....:crazy:
 
KDENISE977

KDENISE977

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Nickel said:
Yes he is, and he was quite happy then too. :lmao: When he turned 4 it was like someone flipped a switch and he calmed WAY down. He's 10 now and is a typical (very active) 10 year old boy. But those toddler years....:crazy:
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:yahoo: This gives me hope. I read on one of these threads that all kids are different and I am tending to believe that. My son isn't just crying, he's screaming like he's been stuck with a zillion pins...
 
Nickel

Nickel

curiouser and curiouser
KDENISE977 said:
:yahoo: This gives me hope. I read on one of these threads that all kids are different and I am tending to believe that. My son isn't just crying, he's screaming like he's been stuck with a zillion pins...
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Yep, all kids are different and there are no rules. What works for one won't work for the other and as Kwillia often states, kids that grow up in the same house can turn out completely different. My brothers and I are nothing alike and my step-brothers are like night and day.
 
SoMDGirl42

SoMDGirl42

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KDENISE977 said:
Uhhhh... let him cry it out last night for about 15-20 minutes at about 3:00 a.m. he eventually sat down and went back to sleep (small victory). However, tonight, different story. His normal 7:00 bed time has been shot to hell, I tried getting him into his crib at 7:00-7:30 and he screamed, and I don't mean cried, I mean SCREEEAMED, high pitched, not normal, wailing.... my husband eventually made me go get him. EPIC FAIL.
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maybe 7 is too soon for him? Have you tried adjusting his night time? and after he screamed, what time did you eventually put him to bed? and how?
KDENISE977 said:
:yahoo: This gives me hope. I read on one of these threads that all kids are different and I am tending to believe that. My son isn't just crying, he's screaming like he's been stuck with a zillion pins...
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all kids are different. Once you get past the toddler years, then you have the school age years. Then the dreaded teenage years. Then the college years :jameo: Then if you are lucky, they'll marry and have kids of their own, and you'll worry about all of them. :tantrum: Once a mom, always a mom.

BTW, there are enjoyable days also. :biggrin: More than the bad ones :yahoo:
 
KDENISE977

KDENISE977

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We are having an bad week I'm afraid. Up around 11 or 12 then again at 3. Lay him back down, and he's back asleep usually pretty quickly. Good for you though !!
 
somdfunguy

somdfunguy

not impressed
animalluvr4life said:
there was something there before in your post guess u fixed it and are now calling me dumb and pretending u didn't see your own screw up. wish i had taken a screen shot to show you but i didn't.
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You have adware on your machine. This is what is causing some words to be links. Only you see this.
 
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