Well I guess if I'm gonna be awake every morning around 1:30 because of Charley's constant knocking on the bed I might as well blog. I've been up for over an hour and I'm officially in sleep deprived crying mode. I will be calling the doctor first thing in the morning to see what he can do. I'm not sure if its a medication thing or if the universe just hates me. On a much happier note Charley has been making great progress on a few things. She is holding her drink cup and bringing to her mouth for sips. When she's all done she is gently handing me the cup instead of throwing it. Also - with a little help - she is identifying her nose. I hold her forearm steady and ask "Charley where is your nose" and she turns her little hand and touches her nose. It is a huge deal! And yes the knocking is still going on as I type this....deep cleansing breaths it's 3:13 a.m.
Wow! That is great progress!!! I'm so proud of her. Try to get some rest.
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Grandma Linda
1/31/2013 10:04:01 am
This may sound crazy, but try pulling the bed away from the door and window. Then she can not bang on them. Uou may need to tie padding around the wooden part of her bed so she does not bang her head on the bed. Perhaps if she cannot make the noise she will decide to give up. The other thing (you may already be doing this) get a sound machine that has waterfall or rain sound to see it that will help calm her. Perhaps you could get a caregiver come spend the night and you and Keith go to a motel for some much needed sleep. She can sense your stress which may be why she is pushing s much right. Good Luck and God bless you all as you all need some relief Love U
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