I have a new best friend. It's name is the Nap Nanny.
It's basically a supped up version of a wedge that you put in your baby's crib. The difference in this is that it's huge. It's basically the size and shape of a car seat. To see the Nap Nanny in all it's glory, click here.
I bought this at a breaking point a week or so ago. You see, while Acadia's been sleeping at night, most of it was spent with me on the couch. She got a great night's sleep. Me...not so much. A few nights of this combined with her not napping during the day (oh...and did I mention a sick husband?) left me exhausted. She just seemed congested and gassy when I put her on her back. I tried everything to get her to sleep in her bassinet...a humidifier, propping up the top so her head was elevated. Nothing worked.
The Nap Nanny came on Friday and I couldn't wait to use it.
Now let me preface this...this is Acadia's usual schedule:
7:00 pm go to bed
11:00-1:00 get up and eat
1:00-5:00 am she would get up every hour and cry when she was put back to bed. If I was lucky she would sleep for another hour. At this point I would give up and cuddle with her on the couch and she would sleep for hours.
Friday night she got up at 1:00 am to eat. She then slept in her bassinet for another 4 hours after eating. Saturday night she slept until 4:00 am and then slept for another 2 hours after eating!! I wish I got this thing earlier!
So if you know anyone who has a baby who can't sleep...pass this along. Of course, I probably just jinxed myself now that I'm telling you about it!!
Now if she would only nap...
4 comments:
Yea for the Nap Nanny! I wish I would have heard about this a year ago!!
I've never heard of this. I'm SO glad it's helping. I have been wanting to comment on your sleep issues... but our kids really have been pretty good sleepers for the most part. I mean, we've had (and still have) our struggles... but overall we've been pretty lucky. Just know that it DOES get better, if you are consistent and just never give up. :)
I am glad that this is working. Also, do they make them for grown-ups? I could do some serious sack time in one of those puppies. I have had many nights when Norah would sleep only if I held her. And she liked napping in the held position only for weeks at a time. Like Kate said, it DOES get better, and, someday, we will want nothing more than to snuggle with them.
Glad that you found something which is helping.
Being a parent, I think is the toughest job in the world. You and Scott are amazing!!
Happy Thanksgiving to the three of you.
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