tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post4724398868909811516..comments2024-03-27T19:04:31.290-05:00Comments on The Amazing Trips: They are scaling the wallsThe Amazing Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-65376359374780104532007-04-23T15:12:00.000-05:002007-04-23T15:12:00.000-05:00We went toddler bed too early on my first little b...We went toddler bed too early on my first little boy, and then accidentally (because of a vacation without a crib or pack-n-play) with my second, so I can't offer any advice on the transition.<BR/><BR/>BUT my 2.5 year-old is on the edge of no naps, too. Scarey, depressing thought - especially with a newborn on the way. I've started laying down with him at naptime, too. Since I made it a rule that we only do it for naps, he's more inclined to settle down for a nap, usually only takes about ten minutes of being there with him, and it's kept him napping...at least for the time being. <BR/><BR/>Crib tents might absolutely be the way to go...<BR/><BR/>Phew. I hope you can make naptime work, because WOW. What would a mom do without a little breather in the afternoon? I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!Code Yellow Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283426654179102400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-36107598335006173162007-04-23T09:17:00.000-05:002007-04-23T09:17:00.000-05:00Jen,I saw your blog listed on someone's favorite b...Jen,<BR/><BR/>I saw your blog listed on someone's favorite blog list, so I had to check it out. I LOVE your blog. I enjoy reading your updates. You have such a clever way of describing your day-to-day activities. My triplets are almost 15 months old. It is fun (and sometimes scary) to see what type of mischief my little ones will be getting into in several months. <BR/><BR/>Enjoy your little ones,<BR/>Kelley (mom of 15 month old triplets -- Gracie, Ellie and Sarah)3 Peas N A Podhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03646116263261365146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-14376297429665815472007-04-23T07:38:00.000-05:002007-04-23T07:38:00.000-05:00Jen,Have you tried crib tents? I know they're expe...Jen,<BR/><BR/>Have you tried crib tents? I know they're expensive but so many people swear by them... Good luck with whatever you decide!<BR/><BR/>-ChristineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-10132334227083108162007-04-22T21:48:00.000-05:002007-04-22T21:48:00.000-05:00We are struggling right now with sleep issues too....We are struggling right now with sleep issues too. They are going to bed horrible so I am wondering if I should cut naps! YIKES! I cannot even imagine my days if I have to stop the naps. <BR/>We switched to Toddler beds when they were 2.5 months because I had an emergency Appendetumy and I could not lift them. The transisiton went smooth for us but they still had their binkers so we used those as ammunition. It might not be a bad idea to take them out of cribs before you have the baby just in case you have a c-section and you can't lift them. Good Luck!<BR/>NicoleErickson 5https://www.blogger.com/profile/14824410552862001606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-19776550758500786832007-04-22T20:49:00.000-05:002007-04-22T20:49:00.000-05:00I worry that if you don't get them out of cribs th...I worry that if you don't get them out of cribs that one or more of them is going to crack their lil heads open and bleed all over. I would maybe put the sides down? And won't you need a crib for baby brother?<BR/>I'm sorry I don't mean to meddle *smile* cause you're the BEST! B.E.S.T.<BR/>RuthAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-41572370580534408482007-04-21T22:57:00.000-05:002007-04-21T22:57:00.000-05:00Jen- I'm going to let you in on a secret. The ONL...Jen- I'm going to let you in on a secret. The ONLY reason my children are still in the same room together and still nap and are in beds is because I lay in there at naptime for 10-15 minutes until they go to sleep. They would NEVER, NEVER, NEVER nap now if the mean, old, ogre mom wasn't in the room. Every once in awhile it takes like 20 minutes. But I have my phone, so I just surf the internet and it doesn't bother me now. <BR/><BR/>But I may take their naps away at the end of summer. They are pushing their bedtime back later and later and later. At some point, I will have to give up my afternoons to get my evenings back. Which means I have to give up my naps. YIKES!Michele Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061520456909635254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-85742607282103167882007-04-21T20:26:00.000-05:002007-04-21T20:26:00.000-05:00When my kids started climbing out of their cribs, ...When my kids started climbing out of their cribs, I left the side rail down. My older one didn't want to give up his crib - I would put him down for a nap on the mattress (on the floor) and he would climb into the crib to sleep. He also gave up napping just when the baby arrived, at 2 yrs 10 months. Unfortunately he still <I>needed</I> a nap for about 6 more cranky months.owlfanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16864203297228110988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-72526569295883268642007-04-21T20:10:00.000-05:002007-04-21T20:10:00.000-05:00Oh Jenna-I'm only a little sad about the cribs, bu...Oh Jenna-<BR/>I'm only a little sad about the cribs, but VERY sad about the possible end of naps. Our 3.2yr old is slowly giving hers up, and this was probably the major factor in me choosing to have her at Kindergarten two days a week as I cannot bear the though of a new baby and a 19 month old having their sleeps (and hopefully my nap )interrupted by a lively unsleepy sister!<BR/>I feel the pain!<BR/>Just a though on the cribs- it may be a godsend having the kids in the toddler beds on the small chance that you do end up aith a caesarean again- minimise the lifting. I only say this because my third C-section is only 3 weeks away, and I keep looking at the 19month old's crib and thinking, "perhaps you're old enough for a bed". Of course he isn't, but I do wonder....<BR/>PS- happy birthday<BR/><BR/>Rebecca DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-85021718697907393072007-04-21T17:08:00.000-05:002007-04-21T17:08:00.000-05:00Be glad they've been in their cribs this long and ...Be glad they've been in their cribs this long and you have been able to get and keep them on a schedule. Kyle has never been on a schedule and hasn't been in his crib for over 2 years! I feel your pain and I'll drink a martini for you!gatorbetsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06466814029841651913noreply@blogger.com