Sleep issues, again

ct103

We're in lack of sleep hell again. We did great for almost four weeks in a row, but now things have come completely derailed. For those who didn't see my post last Friday; DD hit a major growth/development spurt and it became abundantly clear that she could no longer sleep swaddled in her RnP. So now I'm trying to get her to sleep flat on her back in her bassinet and with no swaddle. We tried a Halo Swaddle Sleep Sack but it only seems to piss her off. So tonight we're trying just good old fashioned footy PJs, and no luck there either.

The strange thing is, the issue is not night waking. Once she's out, she stays out for several hours. The issue is that it takes FOREVER to put her down. We've tried everything, and she's still wide awake and ready to party. She's not even that fussy, just AWAKE. It's been over three hours as I write this and DH is rocking her. She has no intention of sleeping. Thoughts?

ct103

For those on mobile, DD is 11 weeks today, FYI

ct103

Thanks Bumgelica! I think reverse cycling does have something to do with it. Plus, we still haven't come up with a good PJ/wearable blanket combo that works. Her bassinet is actually on the floor like a Moses basket and it's pointed right at me, so she can definitely see me!

I've determined that tonight's PJs left her a bit chilly. She slept 2.5 hrs, then promptly woke up and cried. When I picked her up her skin felt quite chilly. Back to the drawing board!

orangegoggles

What time are you starting her bed routine?

Around that time with DS, I kept having to push it up earlier.He just wouldn't go down at all and it took hours or me bopping and rocking. At the suggestion of someone I started moving his bedtime up and it really made a difference with getting him down. I wouldn't have never started that early because he didn't really show sleepy signs but I've learned that once they do start the signs it can be too late. Once their overtired its a nightmare to get them down. DS starts his bedtime routine at 6:45 and is asleep usually by 7:15.

I also had the problem with what to put him in once the swaddle didn't work anymore. I just did footed pajamas and one of those thin A&A sleep sacks. It took a while for him to get used to it but he eventually got it. Good luck mama!  

ct103

Thanks pangnl, we start her bedtime routine at 8pm, but earlier would probably be great for my upcoming work schedule if that ends up working for DD as well. We will definitely try it!

I know this is a lot of change happening for DD, so I'm trying my best to be patient. On the positive side, she rolled completely on to her right side last night! Not to mention, watching her sleep all sprawled out is pretty darn cute. Now if only she would stay asleep! So far tonight she's slept a 2.5 hr stretch and 45 minute stretch, and that's it :. It's only 5:30am here, so we could still get a couple hours. I hope this gets better!

ct103

Thanks Sterling! Yes, we have used a white noise machine since she was born, and I know it helps. It helps me relax and finally sleep too!

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daylights1:

Since she is only 11 weeks, I would probably still swaddle but I swaddled my first for awhile and I am still swaddling E and plan to for awhile longer. nbsp;I guess I am a bit obsessed with swaddling. nbsp;They still have the startle reflex at 11 weeks. nbsp;It is probably a lot for her to go from wrapped and cradled in the RNP to absolutely no support in the bassinet. nbsp;Just my opinion though. nbsp;:nbsp;nbsp;

I would keep swaddling, but she rolled completely on to her right side last night, and that freaks me out!