I know it's been a minute since my last post ..................... a long while. Well let's say a lot has happened in the past couple of months........ My son is now the BIG "2" (terrific two, I refuse to adhere to the "terrible two" term) and now we have another one on the way. Let's say it has not been an easy adjustment. Trying to cater to a two year old and nurturing a growing pregnancy. I know it's by God's grace. With having a toddler, one would think well it gets easier and better; I guess it should but for me it's been a ride. I am still working hard to put him on a schedule and get a routine going for him (I know.. I know.... that should have been established a while back). I am working on it and I think I'm almost there. The one battle I have had has been putting him on a sleep schedule. My son is not a great sleeper. All he needs is couple of hours and then he is energized like a bunny all over again. My husband's diagnosis is due partly to my genetic make-up (his claims are based on my family not being great sleepers run in my family; we can take a nap and get going for hours) but for a two year old, this has been of great concern to me because getting enough sleep is essential for the growing process and also most likely will calm some of the tantrums I experience due to not getting enough rest. So after much research and googling (if that's a word), I decided to opt for a more natural way to routinely get him to sleep.
First off, I start with a nice lavender bath (The Body Shop Divine Calm Relaxing Body wash), then I follow up with a gentle massage with a Lavender body oil bought from Whole Foods (will provide the name later), then I follow up with a nice Chamomile tea (Organic Chamomile from Trader Joes) mixed into his nightly milk or hot chocolate and Voila!!! These ingredients provide a calming event and he is out for the night. I tried this routine remedy last night and he was out for a good 10 hours and now tonight, he is out again. Fingers crossed.... I am still experimenting for a week on this remedy and hoping I have found my miracle remedy. Don't get me wrong, the lavender bath wash and oil can be for as long as possible but I don't intend on doing the Chamomile for long just enough to get him in a good sleep schedule.
Disclaimer:
Please do more research before you try this process especially the Chamomile. Not sure of it's use on babies, but kids with sensitivity to ragweed might develop a rash after drinking Chamomile. If you notice a rash, stop giving the tea.
