Guest guest Posted April 20, 2004 Report Share Posted April 20, 2004 Boy, does reading about post-op sleep problems remind me of those weeks when I could NOT sleep. Couldn't. I wasn't in pain. I was feeling sort of fragile -- because of the incision and the 90 degree rule. But the sleep thing.... It was as if my psyche remembered exactly what happened the LAST time it let my body go to sleep and it wasn't having any part of letting that happen again! It was miserable. I drank Kava-Kava tea and took 30 mgs of mellatonin each night. I also got some Kava-Kava capsules and used them. These things did help. And once in awhile I'd have a " decent " sleep -- for 5 hours or so. Finally as I got nearer to the day I wanted to return to work, I realized that I wanted to get a sleep pattern established. I called my GP and requested some sleep aid drug that would not cause that " rebound " effect. He prescribed trazadone. I used it for about 2 weeks and then was able to do without. Except for the occasional Sunday night when it was difficult to sleep. Now I use nothing and am back to reading for 30 minutes and turning out the light. Lee Webb (Dr Gross's assistant) said that most people who have insomnia have it for about 10 weeks or so. Oh yeah -- something else that helped: I would get out of bed and go into the living room and lie on the sofa. Turn on some boring TV program and try to stay awake to watch it. On a good night, boredom would win and I'd sleep on the sofa. On those bad nights -- I could watch the danged thing until the wee hours and still be awake. I am very glad that's over with. Come to think of it, I dispensed with the raised toilet seat AND the trazadone at about the same time. Whew! Joyce (Dr Gross, LHR, 2/2/04) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2004 Report Share Posted April 21, 2004 Does anyone know why so many people have trouble sleeping afterwards? If one is not uncomfortable/in pain, I wonder what the physiological reason is....... Limpy > Boy, does reading about post-op sleep problems remind me of those weeks when I could NOT sleep. Couldn't. I wasn't in pain. I was feeling sort of fragile -- because of the incision and the 90 degree rule. But the sleep thing.... It was as if my psyche remembered exactly what happened the LAST time it let my body go to sleep and it wasn't having any part of letting that happen again! It was miserable. I drank Kava-Kava tea and took 30 mgs of mellatonin each night. I also got some Kava-Kava capsules and used them. These things did help. And once in awhile I'd have a " decent " sleep -- for 5 hours or so. Finally as I got nearer to the day I wanted to return to work, I realized that I wanted to get a sleep pattern established. I called my GP and requested some sleep aid drug that would not cause that " rebound " effect. He prescribed trazadone. I used it for about 2 weeks and then was able to do without. Except for the occasional Sunday night when it was difficult to sleep. Now I use nothing and am back to reading for 30 minutes and turning out the light. Lee Webb (Dr Gross's assistant) said that most people who have insomnia have it for about 10 weeks or so. Oh yeah -- something else that helped: I would get out of bed and go into the living room and lie on the sofa. Turn on some boring TV program and try to stay awake to watch it. On a good night, boredom would win and I'd sleep on the sofa. On those bad nights -- I could watch the danged thing until the wee hours and still be awake. I am very glad that's over with. Come to think of it, I dispensed with the raised toilet seat AND the trazadone at about the same time. Whew! Joyce (Dr Gross, LHR, 2/2/04) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 21, 2004 Report Share Posted April 21, 2004 Does anyone know why so many people have trouble sleeping afterwards? If one is not uncomfortable/in pain, I wonder what the physiological reason is....... Limpy > Boy, does reading about post-op sleep problems remind me of those weeks when I could NOT sleep. Couldn't. I wasn't in pain. I was feeling sort of fragile -- because of the incision and the 90 degree rule. But the sleep thing.... It was as if my psyche remembered exactly what happened the LAST time it let my body go to sleep and it wasn't having any part of letting that happen again! It was miserable. I drank Kava-Kava tea and took 30 mgs of mellatonin each night. I also got some Kava-Kava capsules and used them. These things did help. And once in awhile I'd have a " decent " sleep -- for 5 hours or so. Finally as I got nearer to the day I wanted to return to work, I realized that I wanted to get a sleep pattern established. I called my GP and requested some sleep aid drug that would not cause that " rebound " effect. He prescribed trazadone. I used it for about 2 weeks and then was able to do without. Except for the occasional Sunday night when it was difficult to sleep. Now I use nothing and am back to reading for 30 minutes and turning out the light. Lee Webb (Dr Gross's assistant) said that most people who have insomnia have it for about 10 weeks or so. Oh yeah -- something else that helped: I would get out of bed and go into the living room and lie on the sofa. Turn on some boring TV program and try to stay awake to watch it. On a good night, boredom would win and I'd sleep on the sofa. On those bad nights -- I could watch the danged thing until the wee hours and still be awake. I am very glad that's over with. Come to think of it, I dispensed with the raised toilet seat AND the trazadone at about the same time. Whew! Joyce (Dr Gross, LHR, 2/2/04) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 29, 2004 Report Share Posted December 29, 2004 Hello, does anyone have tips on getting a baby with boots and bar to sleep, when they want to turn over through the night? Propping him up on his side doesn't seem to work. Getting a bit desparate now - need some sleep! Thanks Alison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 30, 2004 Report Share Posted December 30, 2004 Hi, Alison, What kind of issues is he having? Is he getting stuck when he tries to turn over, or banging the brace on the crib and waking himself up? Is he getting tangled up in blankets? How long has he been in it? Most kids figure out how to be comfortable on their own, it just takes a few nights. Are you using a sleep sack (bunting with closed bottom) on him? How old is your little one? If you let us know a bit more detail, hopefully we can help you fix the problem!!! Welcome to the board! & (3-16-00), left clubfoot > > > Hello, does anyone have tips on getting a baby with boots and bar to > sleep, when they want to turn over through the night? Propping him up > on his side doesn't seem to work. Getting a bit desparate now - need > some sleep! > > Thanks > Alison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Children sleeping/not sleeping is a dangerous topic!! But I just wanted to say that I co-slept with both my older 2 (Ava is still in our bed). Guinevere went to her crib around 5 months, cried herself to sleep 2 nights, then was fine. I would put her in awake, and she would fall asleep within a few minutes. Our son on, on the other hand....ahhhh!!! He would cry & scream until he literally threw up! So obviously I wasn't going to continue doing that to him. Not only was it way too traumatic on him, but I hate cleaning up puke!!! I can't say exactly what we did, a combination of crying it out, and giving in when the time seemed right. But he's just over 2 now, and goes to sleep just fine in his " big boy bed " every night with just a prayer and kisses. And he's been doing this for a while. I guess my point is, every baby is different. And even if it seems your baby will scream/cry/sleep with you FOREVER rest assured that they will work it out. The Ferber method doesn't work for every baby. My theory has always been that I love sharing a bed with my DH, and if he's not home for some reason, I have alot of trouble falling asleep. I usually end up pulling the kids in bed with me. So why should I expect this little tiny baby, who literally was IN my body it's whole life, to be born and then suddenly not have any contact. They look so tiny & sad in their little crib. They're meant to be cuddled!! I know everybody's different, but this is what worked for us--and still works!! , mommy of: Guinevere, on, Ava 8/4/04 right CF DBB 23/7 > > > > > > Hello, does anyone have tips on getting a baby with boots and bar > to > > sleep, when they want to turn over through the night? Propping him > up > > on his side doesn't seem to work. Getting a bit desparate now - > need > > some sleep! > > > > Thanks > > Alison > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted January 3, 2005 Report Share Posted January 3, 2005 Children sleeping/not sleeping is a dangerous topic!! But I just wanted to say that I co-slept with both my older 2 (Ava is still in our bed). Guinevere went to her crib around 5 months, cried herself to sleep 2 nights, then was fine. I would put her in awake, and she would fall asleep within a few minutes. Our son on, on the other hand....ahhhh!!! He would cry & scream until he literally threw up! So obviously I wasn't going to continue doing that to him. Not only was it way too traumatic on him, but I hate cleaning up puke!!! I can't say exactly what we did, a combination of crying it out, and giving in when the time seemed right. But he's just over 2 now, and goes to sleep just fine in his " big boy bed " every night with just a prayer and kisses. And he's been doing this for a while. I guess my point is, every baby is different. And even if it seems your baby will scream/cry/sleep with you FOREVER rest assured that they will work it out. The Ferber method doesn't work for every baby. My theory has always been that I love sharing a bed with my DH, and if he's not home for some reason, I have alot of trouble falling asleep. I usually end up pulling the kids in bed with me. So why should I expect this little tiny baby, who literally was IN my body it's whole life, to be born and then suddenly not have any contact. They look so tiny & sad in their little crib. They're meant to be cuddled!! I know everybody's different, but this is what worked for us--and still works!! , mommy of: Guinevere, on, Ava 8/4/04 right CF DBB 23/7 > > > > > > Hello, does anyone have tips on getting a baby with boots and bar > to > > sleep, when they want to turn over through the night? Propping him > up > > on his side doesn't seem to work. Getting a bit desparate now - > need > > some sleep! > > > > Thanks > > Alison > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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