Halcyon Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 :D DS9 is so overtired...he takes a while to fall asleep and ALWAYS wakes up at 7, even if he fell asleep at 10, and he's so very cranky. He's like me--he needs a good amount of sleep, about 10.5 to 11 hours a night. So with the help of the white noise machine, he fell asleep at 8:30 (hooray)! Let's hope the blackout shades keep him asleep until 7:30! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperDad Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 (edited) Time for a QUIET :party: Good luck! Edited February 27, 2012 by SuperDad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Good luck! We are a family of light sleepers. I know how frustrating it can be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 Well, it's 7:43 and HE'S STILL ASLEEP!!!!!:party: (silently, of course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4littleones Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Ah! so glad for you!! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 :D Shhhhhhhh!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachin'Mine Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Awesome!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 He woke up at 8:04!!! After falling asleep at 8:30! Woot!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassy Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 :hurray: Success! Brilliant. I'm sure he'll be a happier boy (although hopefully he won't be too bouncing with energy - my boys can be quite unbearable when they're well refreshed :D). Best wishes Cassy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 He woke up at 8:04!!! After falling asleep at 8:30! Woot!!! This thread, and your previous one, are seriously making me consider buying or making curtains for my boys' room. They're much like your ds. Like to stay up late, but always up by 7. Which means if I don't stick to their bedtime of 8:30 (which, *hangs head*, rarely happens, because they like to stay up with me and daddy), they don't get enough sleep and are grouchy. They have mini blinds on their bedroom window, but that doesn't help much. I'm going to talk to dh about getting some curtains up. I put some up in our room, because dh has sleep apnea and needs all the help he can get. It's so nice to be able to sleep even if the sun has come up. I think the boys would benefit, too. BTW, congrats! So glad it worked for your ds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 This thread, and your previous one, are seriously making me consider buying or making curtains for my boys' room. They're much like your ds. Like to stay up late, but always up by 7. Which means if I don't stick to their bedtime of 8:30 (which, *hangs head*, rarely happens, because they like to stay up with me and daddy), they don't get enough sleep and are grouchy. They have mini blinds on their bedroom window, but that doesn't help much. I'm going to talk to dh about getting some curtains up. I put some up in our room, because dh has sleep apnea and needs all the help he can get. It's so nice to be able to sleep even if the sun has come up. I think the boys would benefit, too. BTW, congrats! So glad it worked for your ds! Well, after one night of success, I am thrilled. Keep in mind we put on a noise machine too. DH wakes at 6 and seems to make more noise than he realizes :glare: so DS needs something to mask the household sounds. My boys have miniblinds on their windows too--didn't seem to help. Their room still got quite light. The blackout shades really help keep their room dark. We got them at Target for 15 each one (we got two). PS We're not good at getting the kids to bed at 8:30 either. DH gets home late, usually around 8, and it's just hard. But we're going to work on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Well, after one night of success, I am thrilled. Keep in mind we put on a noise machine too. DH wakes at 6 and seems to make more noise than he realizes :glare: so DS needs something to mask the household sounds. My boys have miniblinds on their windows too--didn't seem to help. Their room still got quite light. The blackout shades really help keep their room dark. We got them at Target for 15 each one (we got two). PS We're not good at getting the kids to bed at 8:30 either. DH gets home late, usually around 8, and it's just hard. But we're going to work on it. Well most evenings, dh is home by 6:30, so I don't even have that excuse. :tongue_smilie: It's just that the boys are so cute, and are usually good company, so we let them stay up. But then in the morning; boy howdy. And dh is a bit worse about it, 'cause he doesn't have to deal with the 'morning crankies' like I do. :tongue_smilie: I made the blackout shades for our room. Basically they're just curtains with four layers. A layer of white fabric closest to the window (so that no color shows through the blinds), then a layer of navy blue fleece, then two layers of the decorative fabric. Works GREAT. I can't believe I haven't thought of it before for the boys' room, so thanks for your threads. We don't have a noise machine in there, either. when they were younger, we used to put their clock radio on a static station for white noise. :D They do have a humidifier in there, but unfortunately it's basically silent. Hmm. I'll have to see what I can come up with... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabeth in IL Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 We don't have a noise machine in there, either. when they were younger, we used to put their clock radio on a static station for white noise. :D They do have a humidifier in there, but unfortunately it's basically silent. Hmm. I'll have to see what I can come up with... We use a fan for white noise. pointed toward us in the summer and away during the winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
********* Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 We use a fan for white noise. pointed toward us in the summer and away during the winter. Well now there's a good idea. What's with me?! :tongue_smilie: In the cold months, dh and I use a humidifier, but then we switch to a fan for the white noise once the heat isn't on anymore. Why didn't I think of using the fan for the boys?! :001_huh: :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 I have one of those sound machines. I cannot use it if I have to wake up for anything especially early - I just can't wake up! So I am not surprised by your success. I know you must be delighted. Hope it continues! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halcyon Posted February 27, 2012 Author Share Posted February 27, 2012 I have one of those sound machines. I cannot use it if I have to wake up for anything especially early - I just can't wake up! So I am not surprised by your success. I know you must be delighted. Hope it continues! I used it when I suffered from insomnia. I had it on, quite loudly, all night. It really helped. The boys like the "rainstorm" setting :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvnlattes Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Yay! Hope he has a great day after a good night's sleep :) . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nmoira Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 He woke up at 8:04!!! After falling asleep at 8:30! Woot!!!Congrats! DD the Younger *needs* 11 hours sleep, or she's a bear the next day. Sometimes I wish she just had on off-switch with a timer. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 oh, i want a rainstorm setting!!!! but i'd use it when i was awake.... worth thinking about: auditory learners love sound, but it can make us nuts, too. one of my favourite childhood memories was when my granny babysat, and played the piano until we fell asleep. everyone else would be out like a light, but i would lie in bed listening to her until she finished..... it was magical, wonderful, and beautiful. my poor mom couldn't understand why i was always so tired the next day ; ). ditto the fans in hotel rooms. off they go, unless the outside sounds are even worse ;). smiling, ann Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 We use one of those noise machines in the babies room. She loves the rain noise and usually sleeps 12 hours. It's wonderful at blocking out little household noises. Glad your little man got some great sleep. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In the Rain Posted February 27, 2012 Share Posted February 27, 2012 Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweetMissMagnolia Posted February 28, 2012 Share Posted February 28, 2012 awesome--going to be redoing my ds9's bedroom soon and I've thought about that-his situation sounds similar-very cranky/grumpy in the AM--we have them in the front room of the house maybe we should get them for the bedrooms.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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