Well, for the longest time we have had problems with Payton waking at night, sleeping restlessly, etc. We've tried everything we could think of and nothing helped. We started praying for direction regarding this because we just knew it wasn't right. God revealed to me, and gave me confirmation through my dh to make some dietary changes, we did and we have a whole new babe on our hands!

I'm really careful about what Payton eats but I really wasn't paying attention to the amount of juice he was drinking and the lack of water he would intake in a day [whatsmack] I can't believe how I overlooked it, I just feel so negligent. So anyways, we cut out juice, except for with meals when we offer milk or juice and give him water throughout the day when he needs a drink. We also cut back some of his snacking. Well, he's slept through the night since we started this 3 days ago and is a totally different little boy throughout the day, he's much more content, happy and focused. [clapping]

Maybe I should have put this in the praise section but I just had to share! :) God does care and does give us specific direction, even in the 'little' things!

Yay! Isn't it amazing that something that seems so small can make such a difference![clapping]

how EXCITING!!!!! we only allow a 'special drink' once a day (soda, juice, whatever, hot chocolate). Then all else is water and milk. Good job, Jesse!!!!

Jessy,

I'm so glad you found a solution! It's so hard when you don't know what's going on. Rebekah was miserable for 2 weeks, and I still don't know why. She's happy again, that's all that matters.

She's still a milk only babe. At least I know I should really push the water and limit the juice when the time comes (at this point, she still refuses both).

Thanks for sharing! It's definitely a praise, but it's also helpful to those of us with less experience.

Megan

03/06/98 - Married DH
10/10/08 - Welcomed Rebekah Faith

Jessy, we are sooo struggling with this same thing with our 2.5 yr old...I am going to try this starting NOW! Thanks for your insight!

That is so awesome! We're doing diet changes here too.

Isn't it exciting when you pray for direction and God shows you exactly what to do :) That is wonderful!