Monday, October 10, 2011

Why can't we sleep

I think that people telling me all the time that I am not strict enough, I need to get on a schedule, just have no idea what my baby is all about. The very first time my Delaney was placed in my arms, I knew she was going to change my life forever. Being a first time Mommy to Andy for the past 5 years was the most amazing thing I had ever done. I thought I was pretty good at it. Then came our daughter. She really could never rest. Was it the formula? Why did she only like to sleep in the swing? All of this makes so much sense now.

I know for some of you reading this.. I am about to tell you a bunch of nonsense. My daughter has SPD - sensory processing disorder. This is a very real thing and I am now at 2 1/2 figuring out how to deal with this and be a good Mommy to her. I thought maybe posting a blog about my journey may help someone else earlier in the process or maybe I will be lucky enough to hear from other more experienced Mommy's that can offer advice and share success stories.

This is my opener. I will write something each and every day.
We have not been able to sleep. We can't fall asleep. The problem is that we stay up too late, finally fall asleep and then wake at 2 or 3 am very upset. Sometimes there are night terrors and the screaming is horrible. There are days when we don't nap all day and then fall asleep at 6 or 7 and sleep until 10 and then we are up until 2 am. I purchased a weighted blanket and she does not really like it. I am looking into a bed tent now - or changing her bed to a smaller bed - I think she doesn't feel secure enough... any ideas?

In need of sleep.....

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