My DD 23 months has always had wakening periods around midnight. She had colic and reflux as a baby and was never a great sleeper. However at the beginning of the year we tried controlled crying and it really worked.
That is until recently, we'd been on holiday (1st week august) and she woke up and got upset. DH went to her and picked her up and brought her downstairs Not his best move.
Apparently she was asking for this
Now she's waking up every night and we are having major tantrums if we attempt to settle her. She actually made her self sick the last couple of nights. She's shouting and pointing indicating downstairs and takes her sleeping bag off.
If left in cot stands up shouting and sobbing whilst rattling cot side.
Any tips on how to get through this.
How do you do controlled crying if they don't calm down and start to settle.
We're being strong and she hasn't been back down but she's disturbing her brothers sleep (they share)and It can go on for hours.
Thanks I am so tired as is DH.