Sleep

The last few weeks have been soooo long. Afton went from a cold to an ear infection to a double ear infection. She couldn't breathe and then she couldn't sleep and it just got worse from there.
During those first few days Afton's schedule became completely messed up. She was waking up four or five times a night (I don't blame her) and her naps were a mess.
Brett and I were exhausted and Afton was miserable.
Originally the doctor prescribed an oral antibiotic but we moved straight from that into the double ear infection so Afton had to have antibiotic shots. Poor snuggy buggy! The third day we went in for shots she started to cry just looking at the nurse. Luckily she doesn't ever cry for long. But you know that moment when they look to you for help and you're trying to avoid eye contact while you hold them down? AWFUL! I dread that moment.
Anyway, Afton's ears finally cleared but her sleeping habits were a wreck. It was like having a newborn all over again (and you all know how much I loved that).
Brett and I read a wonderful book called, 'Solve Your Child's Sleep Problems' and Afton has slept through the night every night since then. Her naps are also much easier than before. I think we are all struggling to get caught up on our sleep and at this rate we might just make it.