going with babies, a question

[Jackie0824]

Im no newbie to Disney, Ive been there 10 times, but never with a baby. The youngest our kids have ever been has been 18 months, so walking and mobile LOL
Anyways, with are doing a quick 2 day Disney trip mid June(We will be in Ft Lauderdale visiting my parents). mY youngest will be 10 months by the time we leave. I planned this 3 months ago. EXCEPT my daughter STILL Doesnt sleep through the night , I have 3 kids, and she by the farthest the worst sleeper ever. I thought by the time we left she would be doing well, as a matter of fact her sleep has gotten worth.'
With that all said, anybody go with a baby who doesnt sleep all night, and have been up and down all night and still enjoyed the parks on very little sleep.?
I was so excited about going. But today, I really dont want to go. I would cancel this trip in a minute(the disney part)but my 2 older kids, 10, and 5 are very looking forward to it. In 9 months I have not slept a full night sleep. I keep thinking how can I enjoy myself, as well as keep my cool with the other kids when Im sleep deprieved?
The plus side is, during the day, my baby is very sweet and content, very easy going. Daytime is never a problem, its the nights.
So tell your experience, and will it be worth it for me and rest of the family?
Thanks

 

[all4fun]

I'm right there with you...My ds also has sleep issues that at two still are not resolved. We can get him to go to sleep on his own but then he will wake up in the middle of the night terrified. I am researching sleep disorders and think I will talk to his ped about it. It really doesn't seem like a behavioral problem at this point.

Having said that, we took him to WDW when he was 13 months (he was born 2-1/2 months premature so he was developmentally more like a 10 month old at the time) and for the most part he did fine. As a matter of fact he has done much better on all of our trips to WDW than at home. I think WDW wears him out, LOL.

hth,
Cheryl

 

[TJA]

Is it possible for just you or your spouse to get up with the baby during the night -- that way, one adult can get sleep and be prepared to commando the parks with the older kids. Maybe the adult that was up with the baby can also take an afternoon nap while the baby is napping?

We took our twins to WDW when they were 7 mos old. We didn't sleep a whole lot that trip, but we could also take things slow because we don't have older kids too. Good luck!

 

[disneymama73]

Is there any chance your DD would sleep if she was in your bed? That is the only way my DD1 would sleep. When we went on her first trip, she was 6 mos and still a terrible sleeper. We finally gave in and let her sleep with us. I know the sleep deprivation you are feeling. I hope your DD starts sleeping better soon.

I'm not trying to start a debate on co-sleeping. Just trying to help.

 

[2BoysMom]

I just got back with my twin boys who have just turned one. My daytime sweetie-pie is also my bad sleeper. I just got up with him when I heard him start to peep, gave him a little bottle and he would go back down. But as another poster said (I think Cheryl) my boys almost slept through the night b/c Disney would exhaust them. (Frankly, one of the best things about Disney for this tired mother of multiples! ).

 

[SaratogaShan]

I have been to Disney 6 times with my now 3 year old daughter who JUST NOW started sleeping through the night. I suggest that you and your spouse take turns getting up during the night. The one not on duty gets to wear the earplugs. This way, each parent gets at least one uninterrupted stretch of sleep.

Shan

 

[DisneyPhD]

Your baby sounds just like mine!!!! She was 7 months when we went in March and we just got back at 9 months.

The good news is she slept so much better at WDW then she does at home (or since then. )

Infact it wasn't a problem on vaction.

So I hope you are as lucky.

She was so happy and cheeful the whole trip.

Here is a link to the trip report, but it is very long winded.

Bring a baby bjorn or some other kind of carrier that is very comfortable for you.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=8555830#post8555830

Good luck.

Right now I am listening to the poor tired little baby scream in bed. Knowing full well I will be doing that most of tonight too. I have started to cut her off at night, but it means listen to her cry. I HATE IT!!!! We will see how long I can handel it.

 

[rt2dz]

DS#2 doesn't sleep through the night either. He would, but he was breathing issues and we have to get him up to take medication and do breathing treatments. No choice in the matter and no being late.

We did WDW with him the first time at 7 months (when he was waking up on his own anyhow). I didn't really feel run down at the parks any more than normal--maybe even a bit more energized just by being there. I don't know if it is because I have adjusted it to so much; still doing the same at 15 months--and now DH travels so he's gone & can't help 3 nights a week while I'm almost 6 months pregnant!

We're also off to Disney again in under a week. Obviously, it doesn't deter us. I think you'll be fine. Good luck in whatever you decide.