Chantalle:
Am discussing with my hub abt it. Guess to terminate or not will depend on if we are going to go back in the next few years lor. If i know the details, i will let u know.
Abt the night terror.. She used to wail for more than half hr (but of cos we were also doing sleep training then), i guess she (or her body) must be used to going back to sleep on her own by now? Sometimes i am also amaze how she can screaming bladdy murder one second and immediately next second she fall back in the bed sound asleep. I read it is better not wake the child cos will make them more disorientated and confuse (so cry more). Anyway, here's some suggestions i found..
How can I help my child with night terrors?
* Overtired children are more prone to night terrors so make sure that your child is getting enough sleep.
* Try gently waking her shortly before a night terror would normally begin. This will change her sleeping pattern and possibly avoid a night terror.
* Try taking her outside. The change in temperature may cause her to move into a lighter sleep.
* Avoid waking her during a night terror. She will only be confused and disorientated, and may take longer to settle.
* Once her thrashing begins to subside, settle her back into bed and she should quickly return to a deep sleep.
* If you think she might hurt herself, don't try to restrain her but stay close by to guide her away from any possible hazards.
* Don't discuss your child's night terrors with her the next day. As she will have no recollection of the episode, you could embarrass her or make her anxious about going to bed.
If you are staying with PILs, guess they must be really concern abt the crying so they suggested the medium. Ah, dun worry abt saying "No", you are the mummy! If they are offended, maybe have ur hubby talk to them. When Cayenne outgrows this phase, everything will be okie. Hang in there!!
