TWINS FIRST NIGHT IN THEIR TODDLER BEDS DOES NOT END WELL / special needs child Angelman syndrome
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Emily and Will Wallace
P.O. Box 323
Auburn, NY 13021
We are a big family of eight with Mom(Emily), Dad(Will), and our six kids, Harrison, Wyn, Griffin, Sawyer, Posey, and Lindy.
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Don't be so hard on yourself. You tried this in a safe way, I can't imagine how sleepless your nights would be right now if Griffin was NOT in the safety of the crib. It's a practical and logical way for his safety (and Sawyer's safety) ... and for your peace of mind. Lucky boy that he has parents who are so patient and go the extra mile for him.
I agree...... you tried....
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Don’t be too hard on yourself. Special needs kids need don’t come with a manual. It’s a lot of trial and error to see what works for Griffin and your family. Although disappointing, especially because you see his twin in a big boy bed, assembling a crib and putting him back in one is not the end of the world🙂. As long as he is happy and safe that’s what counts. I can imagine it must be frustrating because you don’t have the space to give Griffin his own room easily. Just remember he is happy and loved and in the end that is what kids need the most!
You are doing a great job trying to provide some normalcy for griffin but if he is happy in a crib that is what he needs. I have 4 boys. Some were in their cribs longer than others. There are no rules! Safety is the rule! Sleep is also necessary. Good luck! I would have done the same thing. Put that crib back together.😀😴
Its not a fail, it's a bump in the road. You are giving Griffin a chance to be "normal " which is what you want to do. It's okay for him to be in the crib where he and Sawyer are safe. You are great parents and always seem to get things right..
What if you create a gate system in between the beds to keep him on his side. Maybe further down the line when your ready to try again just a thought. Definitely a hard transition.
I like the comment about start watching the option of special needs bed for him. It was too much visual stimuli and freedom for him to take in at this point. A weigh blanket could help too. Your'e great parents, don't be discourage.
Just for now leave Griffin in the cot. Then Sawyer gets his sleep.. Griffin is contained. And yes there are special needs beds that have the high rails and a gate system on them for the safety of the child.
As both a mama and grandma, I had to chuckle at this. My oldest son was ADHD and I went through the exact problem at night.....every single night, no matter how many hours that I worked on my feet that day, he was up at night escaping the house, where all doors had multiple locks and a butter knife at the top, just to contain him in the house. The crib is your best friend, until he has mastered the art of escaping it. Why buy yourself more headache and sleepless nights, just because you would like to see them in big boy beds? There will be that day when he has mastered the crib, but until that day, enjoy what sleep that you can get as you will need it!! Sending much love, 💖 prayers 🙏and an abundance of beautiful blessings 💐to all of you. 💖
Not sure if griffin would tear it down but I follow another special needs family on Instagram who uses a bed tent to keep their 4 year old contained in her toddler bed.
What about putting a playpen around Griffin's bed, so he's in a big boy bed but he's also contained and safe
Will you guys did an excellent job and the room is much more protected now to. Griffin will be safer if you can’t climb out of his bed it seems so maybe that’s the key special bed for special boy
My heart goes out to you all. You are doing the best for all Children. Griffin may need a bedroom of his own some day. I know that would be difficult. God Bless my favorite family.
You are super mom! I only have 2 & getting them to sleep in their bed was hard! 🤣 You got this! 🙌🏻 I know you're worried about Griffin (that beautiful boy!💙) But look at what else you thought wouldn't happen... You were scared he wouldn't walk, or talk, or communicate... And look at him go! When he said "Momma" in that video I was in tears! 💙 He is capable of so much, and good for you for not limiting him, and wanting him to have a "normal" life. Because he is normal! He is a happy, beautiful, smart little boy. Don't let anyone tell you what you should do because of his diagnosis.... You are his mom. You know best. 🤗 You guys always brighten my day, and you are doing an amazing job! You have a beautiful family & I pray that Griffin far exceeds anyone's expectations... He has come so far already... I can't wait to see how he succeeds in life! 🙌🏻💙
Your doing a FANTASTIC job! Keep Griffin in the crib for now. Give it some time and I’m sure Griffin will adjust in his own time 💙‼️ You will have peace of mind that both the boys are safe and getting their rest💙💙‼️ YOUR WONDERFUL 💜‼️
Oh mama please don't cry.
You gave something a try, it didn't work out, and that's ok!
Remember that you are incredible and wonderful too
How about putting Griffin with your crib bed baby Lindy in the same room?
Definitely make another video of night two and the next thing you try please
Aww Sawyer loved his bed bless him don't be hard on yourselves you've got to think of everyone's safety. Xxx
It will be a couple nights of adjustment. Another option is put sawyer with the older kids for a bit until griffin gets accustomed to the bed
Hi, I'm a mum who has had a similar situation but we got through it. Sometimes it helps (very unconventional way to do it) to allow them a distraction. Would it be possible to give Griffin the iPad on guided access (you can do this via settings), with a toddler educational game on it (I would just look up free baby/toddler games in the app store)? You could turn down the brightness and put it on/near silent to not disturb Sawyer. Sometimes down time can help our son calm down and go to sleep. Not sure if this would help Griffin be occupied at all, but it seems like he's doing things at night out of boredom.
Also, while you are working on space, and buying a larger home, I have a suggestion that may work for you. Buy 2 sets of low bunks. They are so much safer than regular height bunks. We have 3 in one room, and 2 in another, as we are working to leave CA. Anyways, we got ours from a Wayfair, and transitioned our 2yr old, will be 3 on Sunday twins to them. They would be perfect for Griffin and the 3 other kids, and may fit in their room, giving you the ability to put Griffin in that room alone as he gets used to the transition. The bunk on Wayfair is called Kean Twin Over Twin Bunk. I love it because it has 3 small stairs, instead of the ladder, and my twins navigate it perfectly. It says out of stock, but I know they have other brands that make them, and other colors as well. I got 8’ mattresses by Linenspa on Amazon that were a great deal for the bunks. I’ve don’t regular bunks with my older kids, and the height always scared me, these low bunks are amazing, and give me peace with the stairs vs ladder design. Also, my boy twin still tends to spin and move quit a bit in his sleep, so he is on the bottom mattress, and we put a toddler roll guard to keep him from rolling into the floor. Check them out, they may be a solution for the 4 kids for now. Cheaper than a whole new house till you are ready. Also, I don’t think those crib tents will work for Griffin. My twins figured out how to open them, and began ripping them. Mind you, the tents did work from 17 months old, till the end of this past November when we transitioned them to their bunks. But once they figured out how to get out of those tents, there was no keeping them in their cribs, and the jumping in and out began 🤦🏼♀️
Removable gate down the middle for nighttime only. And switch the sides of the room the boys sleep in. Once Sawyer starts potty training, he needs to know he can get out while you and Will know Griffin is safe.
Hope these tips help!
Much love always from Boise Idaho
Never blame or go hard on yourself its a learning curve for you both as parents with a child that has a disability it takes them longer to learn things Griffin will get there in his own time though let him come to it in his own time. I have a disability yes very different to Griffin but i learnt things in my own time. Love your guys all way in England ❤️🏴 xx
From twin mom to twin mom you’re doing your best girl 🙌🏻 My sons are 2 and they still have troubles sleeping in their beds. It’s often a struggle to keep them IN the bed and most of the time they find the floor more comfortable?? Ugh idk, lol it’s a work in progress but you’re doing your best! Parenting is just a bunch of trial and error and so far you seem to be doing awesome! 💗
Don’t worry and stress out; things will get better! I stayed in a crib until 6 years old due to family finances and space; I shared the room too... Griffin can go back into the crib until he gets older. 💕
You & Will are such terrific parents, never put yourselves down. God has blessed you with a wonderful family for a reason. Love & hugs to you both and give those munchkins a big hug for me.
My 3 yr. old autistic grandson still has to be in a crib. Eventually his mom might look into insurance paying for a special needs bed. I am glad Sawyer likes his new bed.
All my kids were hard to transition lol it's definitely normal to feel freedom from the crib haha keep trying. I would start out with Griffin first then put Sawyer to bed or just keep a crib and a bed one for each for now. Teaching 2 toddlers at the time is almost impossible lol idk I have 7 kids so my opinion
Hang in there! You're doing the best you can! Thanks for sharing. Hugs from West Texas!
It’s trial and error when comes to special needs kids. Eventually you find the right sleeping solution but Griffin has so much energy even at nighttime he don’t when to switch off. So try work his sleep patterns and give to the person who deals with that then they might come up with something. Big massive hugs ☺️🇬🇧❤️
well done for trying new stuff it is so hard for griffin
You never know unless you try.
I'd definitely keep Griffin in his crib. What if you put the crib mattress on the floor, like you did for Sawyer? That way, he's still on the same level as Sawyer.
I'd keep Sawyer in his big boy bed.
In the future, Griffin will definitely need his own room. It will likely have to be very minimalistic with just a bed, no toys on the bed, no blinds on the windows, no dressers, etc.
I understand you want Griffin to have a normal childhood, but Griffin is a special little boy and his needs are different than the other kiddos.
You and Will will figure it out. It's just going to take time and figuring out what works best for Griffin.
So proud of you, Emily for giving this a shot. You're an amazing mommy!
Don’t be hard on yourself.Griffin will be safe in his cot and Sawyer will get sleep.Its hard for you It the boys will be fine cause they have two beautiful parents tucking them in.Be preying for night time peace❤️
They make a fence for kids that hooks together (it is to make a play yard) you could put it together around his big boy bed. That way he still has his bed but can not get out and into things. It is on amazon i just searched for child fencing and tons popped up. Just an idea so he feels like a big boy too.
You are one amazing mom and your children are blessed to have such a loving Mom!!
Griffin is such a happy boy. Just let him stay in the crib and let Sawyer have his big boy bed. It’s just for right now now. You are an awesome mom and I know you want everything to be fair and the same for the twins. But, right now this might be the best option. My girls both loved their crib and I kept them in the crib for a long time.
Y'all are doing Great in time Giffern will learn but there are beds design for Giffern to have him stay confine to his bed,,he a very smart @. Loving child he just so excited right now,, don't be hard on yourself,, y'all are really Wonderful parents an he learning new @ exciting things,,in time everything will be AOK😀♥️👍
You guys are amazing parents, don’t be so hard on yourself. Griffin is the cutest little guy, still learning how everything works and testing his limits. Maybe try a baby gate around his bed. He can still have the bed like Sawyer but he contained. Then transition from that when he has the hang of it? I’m sure you guys will figure this out and overcome. You are wonderful!!!
Or like a crib tent that goes over the crib
You did great Trying, 👍. Give yourself credit. give it time it will work out but for now Griffin will be better & safer in his crib and you will sleep better too
You are wonderful too
Maybe Will and your Dad could build something to keep Griffin safe while in bed?
You are wonderful as well and it's trial and error with a special needs child. Try keeping Griffin in the crib and letting Sawyer sleep in his new big boy bed but in same room. It will take a while to figure out the right thing for everyone but you will. Be patient and know we all are here for you and love you and your family. It will all work out.
Prayers for the family.I know this is hard,remember this to shall pass.I say this to myself every day.
Give him time. both my kids dont have special needs but it still took time to stay in bed and get used to it. some night took HOURS and HOURS. Obviously you have other concerns with Griffin, but he might just need chance
I don't know how you do it all. You are wonderful!!!!
You are doing a great job-it’s all trial and error with special needs children. Try not to beat yourself up over this...it’s not a failure!
Sending LOVE and LIGHT to you, Will and your fabulous children~
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Wonder what would happen if you pushed the beds together??
My niece went to a big girl bed when she was 2 because she wouldn’t stay in the crib and we put a baby gate in front of her door so she couldn’t get out
Why not leave Griffin in the crib.
They have toddler bed rails that you can buy. It might make the transition a little easier because it’s halfway between a bed and a crib. If he calms down a little then you can take them off.
There are special bed for special needs kids. I will be purchasing one once my son starts walking.
One day at a time. Your rocking it guys!! ♥️♥️
You guys are great parents and you are going to keep trying because you love your kids so much. Griffin will come around soon. It just take trial and error and patience. He is his own person. Try nap time in sawyers bed and sawyer in the other kids room at nap time. But don’t think of this as a failure we love you guys and know what you are dealing with. Sending love hugs and prayers
You are always so beautiful, Emily! And I always notice your skills with makeup! It’s subtle but stunning! I’ve been looking for an eyeshadow just like yours, so soft and and slightly sparkly, as my skin tone is very fair like your own. I would love to know! And your blush! Always on point! Again, I haven’t found a color that is soft enough for my fair skin. I love your family so much! Sending lots of love to you all from the California coast! - Heather
What if you put the two beds right beside each other so Griffin could “lie down” in his bed but still reach Sawyer.
In Griffin's case, it seems to be more of a safety issue... I would try to keep him in the crib as long as possible.
I know it's disappointing. You have a lot on your plate for a young couple, but you handle challenges very well. Hang in there.
Your a great mom Emily!
You are doing a great job with you kids ❤❤
Emily, I know this is easy for me to say, but try not to be so hard on yourselves. You tried once. Maybe in a few months you will try again. You’re doing the best you can. Hugs.
Baby gate? Like one of the circle ones so it’s like he’s in a crib but still in a big boy bed?
Would a weighted blanket help Griffin sleep ? Since he likes hugging and being hugged, and those blankets are a bit like that. I’ve heard they are great, I plan to get one for my oldest who has always had sleeping issues.
How about you by Griffin a safety bed? It keeps him in safe. Save all night until you wake him up for the next morning because of him from breaking the window undo will keep him much more safe. Bye❤
transferring to a big kid bed is soooooooo hard! Maybe put Griffin in a crib and Sawyer in the bed? just let them develop at their own rate? My almost 3 year old should be in a big kid bed soon and I'm soooooooo dreading it! with the other 2 that have done the transfer it's just so so so hard. and I have all my kids in the same room as well so they have others to irrite and egg on etc.
Dont forget ur wonderful to momma and maybe he just isn't ready yet sending love from Republic MISSOURI
🤣🤣🤣 in the toy head first no no left leg first in sawyers bed..... sawyers 💭 rub pillow faster!!!!! I know it’s stressful I hope night two brings lots of 💤 for everyone ❤️❤️❤️
It will be ok
I hope you can work something out with Griffin 🥺
I think it’s just hard for you to except that griffins just gonna be different from the rest of the siblings
It will happen. Don't be upset.
Are you gonna put all 3 boys in the same room and them the 3 girls in their room?
Dont give up new change he have get use to it
It was a first night setback. Just one night! Regroup. ALL kids get hyped up about their first night in a "big kid" bed! Griffin just doesn't quite have the skills to express that or deal with it yet. Try Sawyer in with the big kids. Maybe with less distraction, Griffin will settle down faster. Maybe, try him in that car bed again at *nap time.* Then if he doesn't get a good nap, he'll fall asleep faster at night! Don't get down about this!
if the toddler beds don’t work for Griffin would you consider a special needs crib
They cost an arm and leg
I'm sure Will could modify a twin bed to enclose it with a railing system with a gate
This is not directed at you. I just never understood why when a child turns two everyone wants to put them in a bed instead of a crib. My boys slept in their cribs until three. They felt safer in it and went to bed in a calmer manner but I see people all over YT deciding at 2 the child goes in a bed. What a night you had. Griffin is obviously not ready for this and poor sawyer, I felt so bad for him. He just wanted Griffin to go get in his bed and leave him alone. Sadly, some things Griffin will never do like a normal child. Do they teach Griffin how to listen and when you say no to stop? I have been sick so lost time on here so assume Griffin goes to school.
I apologize if this is out of line, but it doesn’t seem fair to Sawyer. Why shd his sleep and peace be interrupted by his special needs brother? Griffin appears to lack the capacity to have this kind of freedom. I am very sorry. Can’t imagine how hard this must be 😔