Our sleep issue had gotten so out of hand we decided to talk to a toddler sleep consultant. Yep, they exist. Two days in and I'm starting to see some big improvements. The first night was rough and they ended up sleeping with us...shhh...but since then its been better. Last night was a tough one for Coach, but once he finally got to sleep he was down for the night.
Here's what I think happened. The are at the age where they naturally drop their second nap. We were going on as usual though, just minus a nap. Apparently, you create a sleep deficit if you drop that nap but don't otherwise compensate. Over time that deficit takes its toll until you're left with tired, stressed out babies. We bumped up their bed time to 7pm and pushed back their one (lonely) nap to after lunch. So they have a full belly for their nap. Today they went down for their nap with no issues (NO CRYING!), but still only slept about an hour. That should improve to 1.5-2.5 hours in time.
I'm feeling better about it now and I'm praying we finally have a workable schedule for them. Its heartbreaking to see your kids scream, and scream, and scream. They are much happier and seem to be adjusting well. Last night at bedtime and then again today at naptime it was almost like they were saying "you finally caught on, momma!". They laid right down, butts in the air, and snuggled in for a snooze.
I hope I didn't just jinx myself.
I've been browsing like a madwoman for cloth diapers that I think will work for us. I have a total of 30 in my virtual shopping carts around the web. I'm pumped to get them! It seems to be quite addicting. I promised the daddy that we'd save $$$ doing this, so I better keep myself in check ;)
Tomorrow I have my HIDA scan. Barf. I hate this stuff. I have to get an iv and lay completely still on a table for 2+ hours. Fucking fun. This is attempt #2 if you'll remember. Lets hope we can at least get the damn iv in this time.
Tomorrow night I'm going to a huge local consigment sale, wish me luck! I hope to find lots of fun toys, gently loved cloth diapers and some fall digs!
Baby funnies:
-Currently Coach is running around the living room with his lawn mower hoisted over his head. He stops every couple seconds to "service it". He pulls the chain and makes the "rr rrrrrr rrr" noise and he checks the gas can and the gears. He's strutting around, thinks he's so cool ;)
-Fancy's favorite word is "cracker", but she says it "ca ca". Everytime she says it when we're in public where people understand spanish, we get some interesting looks.
-My babies are now running around with dipes on their heads, bumping into each other and laughing like clowns. I love them.
Our water bill was almost as expensive as our electric bill last month. I'm seriously considering getting a rain barrel and catching some of this monsoon rain we get 49877 times a day. Why am I paying so fucking much $ for water when its falling from the sky by the TON? Yah, I don't get it either.
I think I'll plan a trip to Oak Island to cheer myself up ;) Oh the joys of living in a coastal state!
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