Max is crying and can't fall asleep and now I want to cry!

[devotchka]

He never really does this - not sure what's up. Teething again? It's fairly hot here but it's been hotter and he was fine. I am wondering if we need to give him advil just because it seems to have been over an hour since H went up there to put him to sleep. He brought him down a half hour ago, I ended up nursing him and then he wanted to climb into bed and hold on to my hair. I had to work so I went downstairs and he is still wailing.

He was really fussy for his nap too, I ended up trying for a half hour and then giving up and just napping with him in our bed after nursing. He had a hard time napping last time it was just him and me at home - not sure what is going on but it's frustrating bc he's been such a good sleeper lately in his toddler bed for both naps and nighttime. H usually does nighttime and naps bc we were trying to get away from nursing and I will usually give in. 

Of course I am nervous now bc he starts going to preschool/daycare next week. 

I have no idea how people do CIO, because this is breaking my heart  (PS We are not sleep training... Just trying to put this poor kid to bed...)

[shevacc]

We're dealing w molars coming in here and also visiting my parents, so all 3 of us are in a queen bed. G was moaning off and on last night so I feel your pain. Also they keep the AC set to 75 at night when we're used to Seattle nights of 50s/60s. I don't know if heat makes pain worse? Sending sleepy vibes your way!

[thedahliharpa]

I would definitely try some Tylenol. Hang in there. These nights are the worst. I hope he's zonked out soon.

[Deleted]

I always give medicine in this case. Sorry hope he calms down soon!

[nilex0102]

I always give Advil or Tylenol then as well. Hope you get some sleep soon!

[devotchka]

I hate to say this because I don't want my child to be miserable, really, but I was hoping H would come to this conclusion (tylenol/advil) on his own and just do it himself. I really don't want to give him the meds because he hates it and I practically have to force it on him. Also I also feel like H cant do anything himself these days, he constantly has to be prompted or told how to do things when it comes to Max details. Like he dropped him off at my Mom's without diapers (there was only 1 in the bag!) and without a stroller.

So I wonder if it's even occurred to him to do this. He is still upstairs, it's now been 1.5 hrs!!! No crying at least, it sounds like he laid down w/ him in bed... sigh.

[Deleted]

Yep, definitely medicine like PP said. He must be just miserable, poor thing

[devotchka]

H was just walking downstairs and Max started crying again. I told him to give him some ibuprofen and he said "where is it, upstairs?"

Seriously? Wtf would he do if I wasn't home, rummage through the whole house looking for some? I've shown him 3000x where we keep it.

I just loaded him up and I heard him forcing it upon Max, poor baby...

[eav2c]

So sorry. I can totally sympathize. I would try some tylenol and hopefully it'll settle him down.

[devotchka]

Still crying. Shoot me At least because I am working (and baking for tomorrow's breakfast) H has to deal with him... and of course I am feeling guilty about it