thread: 35 minute sleeps..

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  1. #1
    Registered User

    Mar 2007
    6,900

    I just have to rock DD back to sleep if she wakes up too early and crying.

  2. #2
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber & MPM

    Feb 2007
    Melbourne
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    I don't know if it will work for you, but for DS2 I used to go in his room a few minutes before his sleep cycle was up (his was 40 minutes) and watch him (I kind of hid so he couldn't see me). As soon as he stirred (he'd sigh and move his head) I'd pat his tummy, still keeping out of sight as much as possible. He would sometimes go back to sleep, sometimes not, but it worked for at least one of his naps every day. I persisted with it until eventually he started working out how to go back to sleep by himself.

    Not sure if you've already tried this, but I thought I'd post it anyway .

  3. #3
    Registered User

    Nov 2006
    brisbane
    3,975

    Just sending big hugs Its so tough hey! DS1 was the same.......it does get better xx

  4. #4
    Registered User

    Nov 2004
    Melbourne VIC
    1,733

    I feel your frustration
    DS has been having one, sometimes two 30 minutes sleeps each day for the last couple of weeks. It's just not enough for him, but I could never get him back to sleep. Suddenly, today is like he's playing catch up. He's currently down for his 2nd nap of the day and both have been over an hour. When he wakes though, he's up and that's it. There's no re-settling him.
    I hope it gets better for you soon, but just wanted to let you know you're definitely not alone!

  5. #5
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Feb 2006
    melbourne
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    trish and jodi i toook your advice and stalked her at the 30 mins mark, she stirred a few times but didnt wake, surprising seen as the dogs next door are yapping shes just gone 45 mins so fingers crossed for another 30-60 mins!!
    heaven shes not really into rocking, i wish she was!!
    thanks boomba!
    megan sounds familiar!! hope your DS had a big sleep!

  6. #6
    Registered User

    Dec 2005
    5,951

    That sounds promising!

  7. #7
    BellyBelly Life Subscriber

    Feb 2006
    melbourne
    11,462

    bugger shes awake but an hour is better than 35 mins!