My DS is 4 years and 3 months old. He has never been a good sleeper (light sleeper, early riser, had night terrors when he was younger, does not settle himself etc, etc) This is in direct contrast to his older sister who loves her bed and her sleep.
We are at breaking point now because he seems to be getting worse and not better. He says he doesn't want to sleep in case he dreams. When he does drop off (in his bed after having had a calming bedtime routine)he will sleep until 11 and then wake wanting to come into our room. Then he wakes every hour or so coming into our room. We direct him back with little talk and put him to bed but he just keeps doing it. I admit we do get cross and then he gets upset and this makes the whole thing worse. He is then awake at 6 (which isn't so bad I suppose) as bright as a button. He is very active and full of energy but I think he gets silly quickly because he is tired and then he gets emotional - as do I!
Any tips for a desperate mum?
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I have not had a full nights sleep in 4 years!!
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Shugarlips · 08/11/2009 12:40
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