Yes, but a much earlier form with our DS16mo. There is always resistance to fall asleep, late bedtimes, frequent night waking, eagerness to keep learning and doing. He was like this as a newborn--even extremely physically active in utero-- and I have since come to believe that these are just temperamental traits.

Over the last several months, we've had the most success with a pre-bed whirlwind of activity. We take an hour or two and provide maximum stimulation. I also find we have fewer night wakings if we include a lot of physical activity before bed. In our case, we went to the gym in our loft two hours before bed.

I realize these suggestions might sound ridiculous, as most authors I've seen recommend a decrescendo of activity pre-bed. This is what "works" for us. YMMV.


What is to give light must endure burning.