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Waking Early
Also, there is a LOT to be said for blackout shades and white noise. We have run a fan or humidifier in my daughter's room since birth and we recently ...
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- Hi M., I think they key is that you, as her mom, know when she is sleepy. She needs to go to bed before she crosses the line from sleepy to nasty/overtired. Lettin...
- When our girls started doing that, we started putting them to bed later and cut the naps down by 1/2. It really took a big chunk out of my "me" time, but it was easie...
- Most of my friends with 2 year olds (and ours is now 27 months) agree that they do like 11-12 hours at night. So mine goes down between 9-10 and wakes up between 8-9....
Sugar Dropping During First Trimester of Pregnancy
You would not want to have a blackout episode while driving...not trying to scare you - you just need to see the severity of the situation and stop trying ...
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- There is no such thing as boarderline diabetes - gestational or otherwise. If you have a health care provider telling you that, seek another opinion. I worked in the...
- Low blood sugar is as dangerous as high blood sugar.I used to faint/pass out. Yes it can be dangerous, you need to see your Dr. and be tested soon.He/She will know how...
- I had that problem in my first pregnancy. Eating protein often helped but didn't cure it. I kept the chicken bouillon cubes in my purse, so when I felt queasy all I ...
Fear of Shadows at Bedtime
Another thing to try is a blackout shade for the window so there are no shadows in the room. Or let him sleep with a flashlight. ...
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- I didn't get a chance to read the other responses, but I tried something that worked well for my girls. I went to Walmart and found a purse-sized spray of OUST air fr...
- I had the same problem with my boys. The oldest was easy because him and daddy were buds and he would go in with him and read to him or tuck him in bed and he liked t...
- S., I'm sorry that you are having trouble with your five year old at night. You could try to make shadows more friendly by playing a game with them. Create or find a ...
Looking for Good Room Darkening Shades for Son's Br
We have blackout drapes from Bed Bath and Beyond and they do pretty well. ... I cannot sleep without blackout shades! I purchased mine from Linens and ...
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- I would call Empire Today. They have great prices and great selections. Plus, you can have them out next day. (I sound like the commercial!!). Or, you can measure ...
- If you're just looking for a quick, inexpensive fix, you can get roll-down shades at Target that work well for not a lot of money. Or, like the other posters said, if...
- Hi Karen, I ordered my darkening shades through Home Depot. They are wonderful! They completely block out the security spot lights outside my son's windows. HD off...
Seeking Room Darkening Curtains or Shades for Nursery
I went to Jo Anne Fabrics and bought black-out material and then had it sewn onto the back of fabric I bought for our son's room. The dry cleaners I took it ...
Taking Naps During the Day
Also, any recommendations on good blinds or that "black out" product to ..... We bought black out material from JoAnn Fabrics Store and sewed it to our ...
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- We bought black out material from JoAnn Fabrics Store and sewed it to our son's curtains. He has napped better since then and his room has stayed much cooler. Some l...
- He won't get "night time" sleep down for a few more months. He needs to be swaddled to relax and feel secure so swaddle him at naptimes too, he won't get confused. B...
- He is still very young. I think morning nap for us was 9:30-12 as we woke around 6 am. then again like 2-4 or so with bed time at 7 pm. Often, I was busy in the am ...
Sleeping in Later..
do you have blackout blinds in his bedroom. It maybe the light that gets him up so ... The blackout blinds and the noise machine are great ideas to try, ...
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- Hi K.. If you can read "Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems" by Richard Ferber, M.D. It talks all about sleep patterns and how to fix them. The book tells you how to ...
- I suggest putting him back to bed with some toys/books. Lay him back down, and change his diaper, but then leave him there. It will also allow him to learn to occupy h...
- From the time my kids were babies, if they got up that early i would put them back down. When they were really young it was a bottle, then a binky. They finally got ...
Suffering from Severe Postpartum Depression - Questions About Zoloft
My hubby would come home and say hi, and I would go into a blackout rage. I knew there was something seriously wrong with me. I never hurt my daughter, ...
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- Dear M., I am only a counselor. I do not have the background of a psychiatrist. But, I recently went to a conference by David Burns. He is a guru in the field of t...
- It sounds as though utilizing your support systems is very important at this time. IF u have family , friends or a babysitter, take them up on any opportunity to help...
- I am so sorry you are having these problems! It sounds severe enough to think about some kind of outpatient daily care. I am no doctor, but I am very concerned for you.
SAHM Asks: How Do You Juggle It All?
Something we started a few months back is, every Friday night, we shut off all the lights and appliances and pretend we have a blackout. Just like during a ...
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- A., I think the real issue here is how do you and your husband picture the house looking like in order for you both to feel comfortable. If you were in a business w...
- I do a through clean of a room a day, except for Sundays which is my day of rest in which I don't do any housework except for cooking and washing dishes unless I reall...
- Hi A., I can relate! (-: Being a mom is a very hard job - espeically being a SAHM. I have a 3 1/2 year old and a 15 month old. Some things I do to stay on to...
Room Darkening Shades for Nursery
I have bought black out shades from Home Depot. .... "One Step Ahead" sells blackout drapery liner that will work with all kind of curtains, ...
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- I wanted to do the whole room darkening shades thing when I had my son 19 months ago, but lived in a small town without many options. So, it never happened. He sleep...
- H., They sell room darkening curtains at Wal-Mart, and room darkening roller shades that can be cut to fit any size window at any hardware store, and they aren't very...
- We bought wooden blinds at Home depot. They were white to match the trim, and did a great job of darkening the room during nap time. They're pretty affordable too, a...
