Fireworks related sleep trauma

[McMoo]

Having read the 'bloody fireworks' thread I thought I might ask for some friendly advice from you lovely ladies out there. My dd (age 2) is completely traumatised by fireworks after we stupidly took her to a family fireworks party so much so that she will not entertain going into her bed. I have been really firm on bedtime up until now and used controlled crying in the past but this doesn't seem to be appropriate for this situation. Last night she went to sleep with me sitting in the room but some half wit let off fireworks at 2 am which woke the whole area including dd who would then not go back to bed. I am really stuck on what to do - can anyone help?? I am 7 months pregnant and really need my sleep!!

No help but wanted to bump this for you. Sounds terrible. Hope your dd sleeps better soon.

Thanks lummox. Things have got considerably worse since I posted the thread. Dd will go to bed but wakes at 4.30am and won't go back to sleep. She also won't go to sleep unless someone is sat in the room with her, normally dh. Nap times have also become as issue and she will only sleep on me for her nap. I'm desparate now and feeling very down. Pregnancy hormones don't help! Hope someone can come up with some suggestions.

i know they are somtimes crap, but have you spoken to your hv or even midwife? They might have an idea. hope your ok.

I spoke to hv yesterday who advised against any form of controlled crying and told me I just had to ride it out. This I am finding increasingly difficult especially since dd was awake from 2 - 4 am. Don't know what to do next. My dh is all up for leaving her to cry. She does seem to be trying it on a little now. We did manage not to let her in our bed last night which is something. I'm feeling very low still and have shouted at dd today out of sheer frustration. Not good.

its all very well riding it out but how long will it last? If its still the same in a few more days i would contact hv again. she might be trying it on abit, if you left her to cry would she self calm eventually? maybe take your husbands suggestion tonight and see what happens.