No cry sleep solution sleep school

[Spring Angel]

Thanks Trish: Days have gone off the rails. Nights aren't so bad, but he is waking at least twice for a feed. My biggest problem is he just can not self settle anymore. The minute he thinks we are going to put him in the cot he screams so we are back to trying to settle him in our arms but he struggles and fights it too. Looks like there are two teeth coming through so I'm hoping this is just temporary.. Some days he has only had 2 short naps of 30 mins and it's driving me bonkers.

[~Trish~]

Oh no, I hope it is just teeth. I know my first DS would get unsettled for two or three days while cutting a tooth. Have you tried Panadol or SM33 gel?

[Spring Angel]

He's been like this for weeks so perhaps it isn't the teeth. They seem to be just under the surface for ages. I've tried Bongela and baby panadol but I don't want him dosed up for weeks. Looks like we will just have to stick it out.

[Willow]

Spring - will PM you about the lady at Tresillian. You will need a referal from your GP or MCHN - I think you've told me you dont' really see your MCHN but in my experience they are a lot better and quicker at getting the referrals in. Tell them you want to go to the day stay unit at Penrith.

Now, the tricky bit is - usually you are just assigned to one of the nurses there depending on their work load etc I'd imagine. But I'm sure if you asked your GP or MCHN to specifically ask for the lady I saw, they should arrange it for you. I will PM you her name and details.

Just wanted to say though - it might be his teeth babe. Are they his first teeth? I had a shocking time with DD cutting her first teeth, it went on for 6 WEEKS. She'd been sleeping sooooo well then all of a sudden we were back to square one, just like you guys. Everyone kept suggesting it might be her teeth but I couldn't see anything was just about to book her into Tresillian when she finally cut her two bottom teeth and then things settled back to normal almost immediately.

I will PM you that nurse's details though...

**ETA: Bugger! I just remembered that she told me she's taking extended leave starting in April, she's going to Europe for a big holiday. If you're still interested in going, let me know, happy to answer any questions you have but can't really speak for the other nurses in the day stay unit first hand. They all seemed great but not sure if their methods are exactly the same iykwim?

[Spring Angel]

Thanks Willow. I am going to my GP tomorrow for his 6 month needles so I'll get a referral then. I think you are right about the teeth, he has started pulling at his ears which mum tells me can be related to teething. I'm going to get the GP to check him over for an ear infection etc tomorrow and if that is ruled out then I think it might be the teeth. He slept better last night (I sat in his room and sung until he drifted off) so here's hoping it is only temporary.

[Willow]

Yep, pulling and rubbing at their ears is a sign of teething. I hope that's all it is and he's back to his old self in no time!

They all have ups and downs with their sleep but if he's been sleeping pretty well in the past, chances are he will go back to those good habits again.

[*Efjay*]

Willow, I just have to wow, I have heard nothing bad things about Tricillian (Penrith)
Tell me what are they like as far BFIng to sleep etc?