No cry sleep solution sleep school

[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?

[AnyDream]

Thanks everyone for this excellent thread. I too am going nuts after bubs who was previously settling well and sleeping all night (1 get up most nights, some nights twice) turned a horrible corner just before 6 mths involving 3-5 get ups (and not settling afterwards). She is teething (top and bottom) but this has been going on for weeks and I fear she has learnt a new unsettled pattern. I have the capacity to cope when DH is here as we tag-team the nights and I get extra nap opportunities but he's going away soon (weeks first, then months) so the word "sleep school" has started to be bandied about. I feel very ambivalent about this but I doubt my ability to function in a sleep deprived state while meeting the challenges of single motherhood! I will reread this thread some more and further ponder...

[Ezz]

Marydean - Just wanted to send you some :hugs:. Hopefully DD will start sleeping better once teeth are through. I would wait until she's finished teething before I made any decisions - it's amazing how they can drop back into a routine (eg. after a growth spurt).