Wednesday, October 1, 2008

More side effects?

Last night I was up in the night with Audrey. Four times in the span of an hour, not that I was counting or anything ... but I do have to let Chad know how much he "owes me" the next day for all my lack of sleep suffering ...

In the past week, Audrey has woken up in the night on probably 3 or 4 nights. "I have to go to the bathroom." "I heard a funny noise." "My foot is hurting." etc. This is my child that almost never wakes up once she's asleep. Last night she also mentioned that she had a hard time falling asleep as well. So I'm not sure what's up, but after a little research, I think it could be another side effect of her meds. I'm giving it the month until her next appointment so that I can go to the doctor with my documented observations, and so that I can truly say that I feel it is a side effect, and not just weird five year old behavior. If you think about it, say a prayer for us that we would have wisdom about this. I know it is a small thing in the scope of things, but I want to do the best thing for Audrey.

Change of subject here ... but Carter is learning to identify some letters! I think it's kind of funny that the two he recognizes are "X" and "O" - aka kisses and hugs!! :) Fitting for my affectionate little boy.

3 comments:

nateandkatesmom said...

Sure I'll say a prayer for you. Of course, I'm sure her lack of sleep only contributes to the fussiness and over-sensitivity you've been experiencing during the day too. Hope everyone gets a good night sleep tonight.

Chris Ann Schultz said...

We can add you to our daily prayer list! We will try to remember the issues you are dealing with. Chantel is starting school and other than the lightning storm last night, rarely wakes up scared anymore at night, but she has given us a run for our money in so many ways at home. Last week, she took a nap in the car before ballet. Praise the Lord for full day kindergarten. She seems to be adjusting nicely. She was even invited to a bowling birthday party by a boy in her class.

Chris Ann Schultz said...

It's not equal share of time. Ralph always got up with Chantel. (Ralph said, Chris owes him time.) Getting her to bed was always the issue. 1/2 hour of crying each night until 22 months old. Then, as she got older, staying there and not making I'm scared etc. excuses to leave was an issue, after we moved at 2 1/2 yrs. old. We are used to it.
Now, at 5 3/4 yrs. old, it's what will I where, no one picks it for her anymore, arguements every day! AARGH! Also, the teenage, no adults, kids only at my 6th b-day party and 1/2 of them are boys from her class that "like" her! See I only talked with boys in my kindergarten class, Girls didn't exist, that was fine with me!