10/16/2018
Hello everyone!!! My journey with doTERRA has taught me more than I could have ever imagined, but what I love most is that I’m always able to be learning more!!!
A couple weeks ago I struggled with my 18 month old who has had a sleep regression phase he started- wakes up screaming and crying at about 11pm-12am, inconsolable, finally able to calm him down once he is in my bed and clenched to my arms and chest. Let me tell you... Co-sleeping a 30 lb 1 1/2 year old is not all that it’s cracked up to be. 😑 We have been beyond fortunate (and honestly probably took for granted) that our sweet boy has slept in his own bed since the day we brought him home. Even if we wanted him in bed with us he would never settle, let alone fall asleep. He also has consistently slept from approximately 9pm-7am every night since our first day home from the hospital. This is a new adventure for me! All I can gather is that it seems like he is having nightmares. Once I can calm him down he is attached to me like glue- tossing, turning, readjusting, grasped onto me for dear life, and feels the need to spoon as close as possible. Other moms had reassured me “sleep regression” is very normal for his age, and usually passes after a few weeks. I’m hoping so, because the full time working mom needs her sleep!!
I’ve done some research on diffuser and rollerball blends that I’m hoping to try (or even combine) to see if we can help this phase. I will post the blends I have found and then update everyone as I play around with the recipes.
What moms have also experienced this? Advice? Opinions?
**Feel free to fill this post with comments and ideas!!!**
