doubtfull24
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I was wondering what she was talking about!!
Toddler sleep patterns
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I was wondering what she was talking about!!
doubtfull24
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KDENISE977
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Fixin up to be a right crappy evening of sleep... wide awake and bouncing ! Actually having family in this weekend who can help me with the situation. 
Wow, can't imagine what it's like to have an actual family member in the same area code !!!!!!!!
Wow, can't imagine what it's like to have an actual family member in the same area code !!!!!!!!
doubtfull24
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We had a rough night as well. Since little man had his surgery yesterday! Hope the rest of the week goes better for you. Also enjoy your family this weekend!!!
KDENISE977
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So we have tried to eliminatethe afternoon naps and he IS sleeping through the night since Saturday, but super cranky from like 5-6 because he wants to sleep. Not sure if it's worth him being so cranky and fighting to keep him awake so he can sleep through the night.
doubtfull24
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I notice when my little man doesn't have the naps he needs he gets overly tired and doesn't sleep well at night. Since his surgery he has only slept threw the night twice but is taking better naps and overall seems happier and pain free except for pain from the surgery. Everyday I see a little improvement. I really hope the tubes help and having his adenoids removed helps with drainage and helps prevent him from getting more ear infections. I notice he doesn't snore anymore which is good.
I think you should let him have his nap if not everyday then a few days a week that way the time you get to spend with him at night is better. Since he won't be so cranky. Ultimately you are his mother and you will do what you think is best for your little man because no one knows him better than you do. If it bothers you to see him cranky and super tired let him nap. Yes it sucks getting up with him in the middle of the night but I keep telling myself it won't last forever!
KDENISE977
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My other thought was that he'll be moving to a new toddler room at daycare in a few months, where they only get 1 nap per day and it's from 12-2. If he falls asleep tonight, I'll let him sleep for just a little bit and we'll just see how this works out for a few days, if he stays cranky, I'll go back to the afternoon 1/2 hour nap.
KDENISE977
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HATE TO JINX ANYTHING TONIGHT, but when I picked him up from school/daycare the teacher said she thinks he's fine w/o P.M. nap. However, he fell asleep again the moment he hit his playpen, so I let him sleep for about 35 minutes. I then woke him, we played for a bit and ran around. Fed him his dinner about 6ish and by 7:15 he was yawning again. Gave him his P.M. warm milk and he's been out since. CROSSING ALL FINGERS he has a good night.
pelers
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How'd it go?
doubtfull24
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KDENISE977
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slept all night again last nightI did let him nap from 5-5:30 too. He didn't get cranky this way, bedtime was 8:00
pelers
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Fortunately he got back on schedule fairly quickly. All has been peaceful, except for those lovely pre-bedtime meltdowns! Trying to find the sweet spot... too early and he stays up for hours playing; too late and we have a puddle of slapping, screaming, throwing himself on the floor and rolling around toddler.
Last night went well. He had just started to get a bit fussy, he let out one indignant shriek when we kissed him goodnight and shut his door and promptly passed out. He's going to visit his grandparents for the weekend, so we'll be back to square 1 on Monday
KDENISE977
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Fortunately he got back on schedule fairly quickly. All has been peaceful, except for those lovely pre-bedtime meltdowns! Trying to find the sweet spot... too early and he stays up for hours playing; too late and we have a puddle of slapping, screaming, throwing himself on the floor and rolling around toddler.
Last night went well. He had just started to get a bit fussy, he let out one indignant shriek when we kissed him goodnight and shut his door and promptly passed out. He's going to visit his grandparents for the weekend, so we'll be back to square 1 on Monday
Oh what fun times !! Does he sleep in a crib or toddler bed?
pelers
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Crib, but I'll be setting up his big boy bed while he's away this weekend! Skipping the toddler bed and going right on to a twin size since I'm going to need the crib mattress for the newbie in another 6 months or so.
Still undecided about whether I should put the mattress/box spring on the frame I have, or just leave them on the floor until he's a bit more proficient at climbing in and out.
doubtfull24
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KDENISE977
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Yes, that's what we're doing as well, twin bed, probly on the floor with some bed rails. Moving the crib that converts to the toddler bed over to Nana's for when he visits.
KDENISE977
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But why would we buy a inflatable bed? Maybe I don't understand, but it's not a temporary kid we have? I don't mean that to sound disrespectful in any way either:shrug:
KDENISE977
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Like I said wasn't being rude or disrespectful.
pelers
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Didn't get the toddler bed in over the weekend 
But I did get the closet organizer system installed! My kid has more clothes than I do
Upon some reflection I realized that the twin mattress and box springs I had planned to use were mine as a child. Which makes them a good 20+ years old. Sooo I'm thinking perhaps it could be mattress shopping time.
But I did get the closet organizer system installed! My kid has more clothes than I do Upon some reflection I realized that the twin mattress and box springs I had planned to use were mine as a child. Which makes them a good 20+ years old. Sooo I'm thinking perhaps it could be mattress shopping time.