Where's the Children's Valium?
Since I pulled Buddy and BG out of daycare, I thought the hardest thing would be that I don't get a break from them during the day.
But it turns out that hasn't been the problem at all. The problem has been that now Buddy is officially a sleep-deprived little booger!
I do think that some of it could be a result of such a drastic change in routine. I mean, if I think about it, he's been going to daycare (to the same person) since he was six weeks old. So, to suddenly pull him out of that and not have a set routine, is probably traumatic.
To add to that the change of beds from crib to big boy bed and to top it off with the pressure to potty train... just imagine the stress factor in all that! It's no wonder he's acting out and not sleeping. It seems to me that he's acting out because that's something he can control.
He woke up one morning asking for his crib back... And lately he's been more attached to his blanket than ever! At least we still live in the same house, yeah?
So, how do I alleviate his stress (which is quickly becoming my stress)??
I have no freakin' clue - any ideas? Valium is the only thing that comes to mind...
On a happier side note, Hubs and I watched the movie Valentine's Day the other day and we very much enjoyed it. I recommend it!
But it turns out that hasn't been the problem at all. The problem has been that now Buddy is officially a sleep-deprived little booger!
I do think that some of it could be a result of such a drastic change in routine. I mean, if I think about it, he's been going to daycare (to the same person) since he was six weeks old. So, to suddenly pull him out of that and not have a set routine, is probably traumatic.
To add to that the change of beds from crib to big boy bed and to top it off with the pressure to potty train... just imagine the stress factor in all that! It's no wonder he's acting out and not sleeping. It seems to me that he's acting out because that's something he can control.
He woke up one morning asking for his crib back... And lately he's been more attached to his blanket than ever! At least we still live in the same house, yeah?
So, how do I alleviate his stress (which is quickly becoming my stress)??
I have no freakin' clue - any ideas? Valium is the only thing that comes to mind...
On a happier side note, Hubs and I watched the movie Valentine's Day the other day and we very much enjoyed it. I recommend it!
There is a great book called Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child. It's arranged with conditions A through Z and tells you the conventional treatment (think American treat the symptom not the cause) and is followed by dietary guidelines, nutritional supplements, herbal treatment, homeopathy,and then some general guidelines. Might be something worth looking in to. Insomnia is in it, as is hyperactivity, which has several homeopathic remedies that vary by symptoms (can't hold still, always in a hurry, moody between 4pm and 8pm.)
Not mentioned in the book but helpful at bedtime is a small dose of melatonin. Our body's natural sleep hormone. not just a small dose because of age/weight but also too much and the body will cut down on its natural production.
Good luck mama!
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