DS was in a big bed by that time, so unfortunately we couldn't give him time to wake up - he just woke up grumpy (must take after DH's side of the family..lol)
And he wouldn't go down until around that time at night, so we just made sure to keep him entertained enough during the day that he didn't need the sleep, and now he is used to it and never has one (unless we go driving - like we did today - then he fell asleep and woke up in a shiat of a mood )
DD1 did this at the same age and I found it best to leave her until she called for me or got out of bed herself. She needed time to wake up by herself and adjust herself to being awake before interacting with other people. If we went in too soon she would have a meltdown. She did grow out of it though.
Can you try to distract her straight away? Have an activity planned like going outside for a play, tell her before she goes to sleep that that is what is going to happen.
Sorry if it's a silly suggestion. I rely on distraction so much with DS.
I think it's a great idea Spring . I too rely alot on distraction. I have been known to shove a piece of choc in DS's mouth when he is screaming after waking up , just to break the cycle. Oh well, it works!
Mel - We tried switching DD to a big bed but I just don't have to right amount of arms atm to keep putting her back to bed lol. We'll wait a couple of months and try again
Spring- Thanks for the tip but distraction hasn't worked with this little miss, although it worked for DD1. The only thing that works is to put on her favourite dvd which I have resorted to using against my preference.
I have gone through all the whys and have come to the conculsion that we are going through a huge developmental stage with her. She is really hard work (it seems most tasks require a tantrum)and I need to spend heaps more time with her and calmly teach her how to communicate without chucking a tanty.
BTW - I had a look in her mouth and I think a moler is coming too
Oh Bek, those Molars are evil things. We have DS's last 4 all coming though at once. He is acting so out of character, the amount of times I got hit and headbutted yesterday is embarrassing. I'd put it down to that and just ride it out.
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. I too rely alot on distraction. I have been known to shove a piece of choc in DS's mouth when he is screaming after waking up
, just to break the cycle. Oh well, it works!
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