Autism And Sleep Issues

[@beverleypicard2116]

Girl I am not nice when I am tired ! I hope you all get a great long night sleep tonight and have good dreams at the same time !!!❤️

[@britt9355]

Magnesium worked wonders for my son. I’d give it to him about 20 minutes before bedtime. I hope you two are able to find what works for her soon. You are both doing an amazing job working and parenting today.

[@mommamorris3]

Your mom is the sweetest grandma ever.

[@wendyfagundes6975]

Love watching your vlogs. You and Hubby are so patient with sweet Ella. I hope and Pray that all of you have a good nights sleep..

[@kaitlynvick8549]

My son has been SO good with sleeping until this past week also! Not gonna lie I’ve lost my cool too...momma does not thrive well on no sleep for a week but trying so hard to stay calm and remember he isn’t choosing to not sleep. So thank you for sharing!! You sharing your journey helps us not feel like we are alone in this! ❤️

[@crystaldesjardin4321]

Most definitely couldn't have said it better. Same here!

[@kayleneharris5180]

OMG this video came at the perfect time!! We are also on night 3 of very little sleep. We are right there with you, big hugs and hope it gets better ❤️👍 for all of us

[@Alex.C.747-8]

My 4 year old is having sleep issues also at the moment, she is up every hour from 1am till 4:30am. It is hard. As she has just started Kindergarten (big change), is due for a growth spurt, worried about the whole world (this kid over thinks things at 4) so I am just riding the no sleep waves as you guys are. We will all get through this. Good luck friends.

[@brittanysanford2129]

You guys are so awesome for thinking of all alternatives before trying meds. Praying for you guys and your marriage through these hard times. Tough people get thruu it 💪

[@raisingautism8214]

My toddler got up at 1am till 4am I had no idea all.the sleeping issues had to do with autism till recently I feel your pain guys she is just such a cutie pie

[@abolton5458]

I took melatonin 2 times and both nights had terrible dreams. I hope taking away the melatonin helps Ella too. 🤞

[@flaca1620]

A Bolton I believe you that happened to me too

[@YayaTo2]

GIVE YOURSELF SOME GRACE -- you two are just human beings, and everyone reaches their saturation point. Hang in there, you guys are AWESOME parents.

[@marlasturgill8306]

Sending hugs and prayers that miss Ella sleeps all night, and you guys too...

[@ccpeterson021497]

Don’t be hard on yourself. Sleep is so important and when you become sleep deprived, it’s very hard to deal with stresses. My son was a horrible sleeper and when I was overly tired from being up with him, it was hard for me to deal with things the way I would if I were well rested! Big hugs!

[@cherylchilders5031]

Melatonin always gives me nightmares! Sweet dreams sweet Ella

[@hqgirl567]

Cheryl Childers lol. Melatonin put me asleep right away

[@amandat8273]

I’m so impressed with Ella! Omg! Her speech is just unreal ❤️❤️❤️

[@vanessadaugherty4294]

I wonder if you tell her the furbys won’t work unless they get sleep and sneakily slip the battery’s out, then maybe she’ll really think the Furbys DONT work without sleep? Just a suggestion! Happy Anniversary mom&pops❤️

[@christinamoore6788]

My 5 year old woke up around 3:30 this morning which is super rare for him. Don’t know how you guys do it often. I’ve thankfully been blessed with sleep has been pretty good for him up until lately. Hope it goes back to normal sleep. Hope you all get some much deserved sleep

[@kellygirl8327]

Sorry you’re having a rough time right now! Hang in there. Love you Ella, Lauren and John 💙🦋

[@aliciagonzales2241]

You both are some amazing parents!! Love watching your family. Found you through Fathering Autism and I haven't stopped watching you since. I have definitely learned a lot about autism, I don't have it in my family but watching the videos has taught me to not be so quick to judge. I have RA( Rheumatoid Arthritis) and I constantly I'm told "ur too young for that" obviously not if I was diagnosed at 19. Anyway sorry to take up your time. Have a wonderful day!!!

[@danettehartsock6366]

Praying you all have sweet dreams and peaceful sleep!!! LOVE and PRAYERS ALWAYS from Gainesville Florida❤❤❤❤

[@justtania333]

You guys a great parents! Sending you prayers for better sleep with all three of you ❤️ I just wanted to say you two have a beautiful bond. My partner is not supportive and quite verbally abusing towards me since finding out our son is on the spectrum. John, I just wanted to say you are amazing for remaining humble, caring, patient and understanding. Not all men respond well to a diagnosis but you sir are incredible! God bless you all x

[@brxttbrattxo6611]

I haven’t seen your videos since in over a year omg she is talking soo good!!😍

[@priscillarushing6415]

Been there many times. Our son is 20, almost 21 and we've done the 72hr stretch before several times. I feel for you and your little one. Prayers love that you all get some much needed sleep.

[@mandypierson2462]

My son isn't autistic but he does have ADHD I took him off his meds a couple of years ago because he was walking around like a zombie and I recently maybe a month ago I took him off his sleeping meds and started giving him melatonin gummies it worked for a minute and now he doesn't fall asleep until 2 or 3AM and won't wake up till 1 pm I'm running out of ideas myself so any encouraging feedback would be appreciated I have fallen in love with your family and wished I had a mother like yours she is awesome I pray it gets easier for Ella to continue to strive and give y'all grace and strength and even rest as the days go on

[@nm2795]

Happy anniversary Gran and Pop!!! I keep commenting before I watch the whole video lol. Lauren my goodness ur looking so great!! U can see ur workouts are paying off!! My son is 6 and when he stops sleeping it’s a mess to say the least. He gets grouchy and of course I’m grouchy. Go to work try not to snap on customers “ I’m a waitress” and single mommy. So to say the least. I play nice at work then when kids start fighting. I’m a Pirate aargh. I’m just missing the hook 😂.

[@brookiebrooke3813]

It mystifies me how autism affects childrens sleep that much. There has to be a specific reason that sleep is so hard for them. I wish science could pinpoint why, find the reason & cure or erase this huge problem thats is so important for children...to have good nights night's sleep!

[@ElliotAndGuideDogCaddy]

I hope Ella gets some sleep soon as I've said before I'm waiting to be assessed for ASD but I've struggled with insomnia for many years and cannot sleep without my medication

[@kristenherndon8250]

I’m so sorry! We’ve been there. Sleepless nights are the worst. I haven’t watched a video in a while, she seems to be talking more!

[@knottiegirl27]

You are a REALLY good mom. Is it a coincidence that the Maass squad are going through the same thing with Abbie not sleeping? So many things contribute to whether I sleep well or not, so I cant imagine how rough it is for children.

[@conniecarter6424]

You all are amazing parents. Happy Anniversary to your Mom and Dad

[@meredithvaughn5318]

I understand. It’s so hard. My 8 year old doesn’t have many of those nights where he wakes up and stays up anymore *knock on wood* but he does often times wake up during the night and say “my brain is bothering me” he can’t explain if it’s a headache or a bad dream so those nights are tough. Hang in there. I hate when I get frustrated also but it happens and don’t beat yourself up. You’re a great mom and Ella loves you 😊

[@wegwags]

Lauren, my son has autism as well and cannot sleep without the aid of something. If we give too much melatonin, the nightmares are horrific! He's almost 12 now and one of his therapists had recommended "dream water" years ago. It has been miraculous! I get it on Amazon and it comes in little bottles. His favorite is the snoozeberry flavor. We give him about a third of the bottle in a fancy little cup every night 2 hours before bed and it works like a charm. It does have melatonin in it, but its mixed with other natural ingredients. It's worth a try. Good luck! xoxoxo

[@mandiieeYurluvv]

When I heard Connecticut I got so excited !! Hope you get some down time to visit some of the good restaurants!

[@CZPanthyr]

My grandson is nearly 13. Yes, we have had sleeping issues as recently as a few months ago and he was getting aggressive because of the lack of sleep. Moved his bed and stuff to a different part of the house (I have that option, not everyone does) and that really helped. He was on adderal for ADHD and, sweet mother of mercy, that was terrible! Switched that out for Focalin and WOW! It was like day and night in difference. His bedtime is 8pm on weeknights, and 9pm on Friday and Saturday, although we have been known to let him stay up to finish watching a movie with Grandpa. I hope Ella sleeps soon, and I hope that you guys can both sleep through the night when she does. I know that if Landon's had trouble sleeping for a few nights, I tend to wake up several times the first night he sleeps through.

[@lirasmusson5133]

I just want to tell you about my experience with melatonin. I got very bad nightmare and my heart race and it scared the hell out of me. So good of you to trie without it.

[@allisonarcher1877]

Happy Anniversary to your parents!

[@jillmomof3484]

I live just outside of Hartford :) And we are an ASD family as well. My son is 8 :) Hope dad has a safe trip today it's almost 50 degrees! That's like shorts and flip flop weather in New England lol ;)

[@cherylhoran2469]

Good morning from Connecticut I actually work in West Hartford. Hoping your dad has a nice trip

[@sghost6652]

Ypu are both amazing parents. I would be so grumpy on lack of sleep. Does Ella have night terrors? Or sleep walk? X

[@LaurenBrazee]

No she does neither but we do think maybe she had a bad dream 🙁

[@sghost6652]

@@LaurenBrazee bad dreams are not fun. I have nightmares alot. Got a moon and star light when I was a kid. Hope she sleeps better tonight. And that you can both recharge ya batteries x

[@steelersfan6226]

I'm in Connecticut! Woohoo On behalf of the state CT welcomes you Pop.

[@ashleyneal7895]

My 8 year old daughter who has Autism does this about 3-4 nights a week. She will sleep maybe 2 hours then is up the rest of the night. Sleep meds don't work. It's a huge struggle for our family.

[@SarahSmiles16]

Melatonin gives me nightmares and one time I imagined someone breaking into my house like melatonin is no joke.

[@HollyWood.8309]

My son's sleep cycle is sleeping pretty good for 2 or 3 months then a month of no sleep and he's been like that since he was born. Hes 10 now. We do have a sleeping med we can give him other than melatonin but I hate it because it makes him like a zombie the next day. So, I dont give it unless he goes a full week without sleep. Well by no sleep, I mean only a few hours each night then up by 2 or 3am for another 24 hours. I feel your pain mama

[@seriousblond007]

Getting frustrated doesn't make you a bad mom in the slightest. I have seen parents with children who aren't even doing anything to be frustrated and they're essentially yelling at the poor kid. You are a reason to be frustrated (no sleep) and yet you are making the best of it. Everyone gets frustrated. Welcome to being human ;)

[@ReganBrown]

I feel that's something I have issues with too! You're not alone El!

[@ReganBrown]

I need ALL the coffee! I'm not a parent but I do have cerebral palsy, and I sometimes have rough nights as well. (usually, If I've been sick!)

[@katrinacross1694]

Hang in there! Your doing great!! Hope we starts sleeping again really soon!

[@ZumieZumes]

Come on Celsius... be a sponsor! It’s ok Mama.... we can only handle so much without sleep. You are a great mom!!!

[@ZumieZumes]

Good decision!! Melatonin gave both my boys nightmares after a certain point. We do magnesium cream on their feet.

[@kristieray8567]

P.s. you’re still a good mom even when you get frustrated. ❤️

[@TheKellyGreen]

Last week the 10 year old stayed up for a solid 38.5 hours. Last night the 5 year old only slept for 4 hours. I always blame the moon. 😂

[@shaunalea823]

I’m from right near Hartford CT but live in Asheville NC now, Lauren your a very good mommy no sleep is a rough one. We do melatonin too, from what I can tell James sleeps through the night and if he didn’t we wouldn’t know bc he stays in his bed and doesn’t get up( I would hear him if he got up). The main issues we hav w him is his adhd and severe lack of focus while in school. I know its not lack of sleep but ill tell you it wears on me

[@jenniferwhalen9612]

Oh Lauren my kids know that I need my sleep lol. When they were babies I grabbed a nap whenever they slept. Otherwise I’m a grumpy bear. My kids are 23 and 25 now and they remember the old days. When they stopped napping I’d let them have screen time and I’d snooze. They have fond memories of mommy’s nap time. lol. I’m a better mom when I’m well rested. No sleep is brutal. I feel for you. 🙂❤️

[@midwesty14]

I love that your Mom is a personal trainer yet still gets Ella a happy meal 😁 Nothin better than McDonald's fries 🤤

[@daniellemalec]

Insomnia comes in waves for me being on the spectrum. It sucks. Melatonin helps a lot for me but I times have crazy dreams especially when I have sugar that day too. I hope things het better soon xo

[@norajung4513]

Poor Ella. I know the feeling when you can't sleep. It is miserable. Personally I have had a few nights that I was awake all night or had only two hours of sleep. Had to go to work and it is hard to deal with. I work with the public, so when you don't sleep and have to deal with rude and not nice people, it is rough. Lauren don't get to upset about being cranky, it happens with no sleep. Good luck with getting sleep tonight. Suggestion, maybe try lavender it doesn't make you sleepy it just relaxes you and maybe it can help Ella relax and fall asleep. Bonus it is natural.

[@tanishavasquezbanks1699]

I'm sorry to hear that you're having trouble sleeping, Ella. I'm having trouble myself.

[@stefanycazeljamison8875]

My husband says I am violent in my sleep when I take melatonin, my neurologist says that it can't be from the medicine, I don't agree at all!! Hopefully things get better soon! Much love from Indiana!

[@mariacolon901]

Omg soooooooo adorable!!!!!! 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘 God bless!!!!!!! 😘😘😘😘😘😘🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@michellekeller2094]

I'm about 25 minutes from Hartford in Naugatuck. Hope he has safe travels!!

[@soggymoggytravels]

I'm not autistic, but I have spells of all-out insomnia. I can go for a whole week without an hour of sleep. Of course, I feel crap when it happens. There is one theory out there with people who study chronic fatigue in that if the body is too tired, it can be paradoxically harder to sleep because the body is in overdrive trying to keep that person awake. All the messenger hormones eventually become permanently mis-wired, leading to long-term sleep problems.

[@amandacrisp0716]

Your Dad is gonna be in Hartford? I live in Southbury CT which is almost a 45min drive from Hartford! I wish I knew he was coming, I could have met up with him!

[@beckyroberts8315]

Happy anniversary!

[@krystalwasserman1888]

Love "love" your mom's shirt... I actually do some sign with my daughter

[@steelersfan6226]

It could be that the Melatonin has built up a resistance due to frequent use so its now ineffective. But you're it just helps getting to sleep not staying. Fun fact lol not really I suffer from Bi-polar disorder and not sleeping or sleeping well for days is the worst. Ella' poor system hope she regulates tonight for you guys. Get rest ❤😍🙏😴

[@sarbear5129]

I’m sorry to hear about the sleep issues! It’s hard on all. Would it be safe to take a unison tablet to help her? I have horrible nightmares on melatonin as well- maybe as she gets older it’s all changing. Y’all are amazing parents who do all your research so this could be like a “duh we thought about it” but wanted to offer 💓 the active ingredient in NyQuil can be activating. There are other aids with succitate in them (butchered that spelling)

[@mariaconnolly5103]

Happy Anniversary to your parents

[@debbikruzel]

I live 15 minutes away from the Airport for Hartford. The airport is in Windsor Locks, CT and I live in Enfield the next town over.

[@mrs_jh2272]

Every time I’ve taken melatonin I have crazy dreams but I also have an awful time falling asleep!!!

[@momof226]

Happy anniversary. My husband and i will be married 18 years on march 16th.

[@shadowfigure3749]

I know y'all get a gazillion suggestions and I also know taking the tablet away from Miss Ella can possibly result in a tantrum but something that might help her sleep is putting a blue light filter on it (if you haven't already done that!) so the blue light isn't signaling her brain to be awake. I know a lot of people overlook the fact blue light is a huge problem when it comes to insomnia. If you can't sleep it's a natural reaction to watch TV or pick up your phone which makes it much harder for your brain to be able to settle down enough for you to fall asleep.

[@Rebelgirl-kv6bd]

It will work out in the end, just keep pushing forward!! Hugs & kisses from me to you.....

[@CorpsePrincezz]

Is Ella sensitive to scents? I would put lotion on the arms and neck of twin girls I used to babysit and it was lavender and vanilla from bath and body works the sleep collection. They loved it and I feel it helped them fall sleep because of the calming scents. Maybe you could try that? Anything is possible and hopefully helps.

[@amandalachappelle4185]

Hubby used to live near Hartford CT when he was a kid

[@meme-ug1lq]

Ella, feel for u x you are amazing mum n dad x

[@lithottamera6089]

Great video

[@JH-pg8jh]

Have you guys tried audio books/music for her at night vs other electronics? Gives some level of entertainment without the light input

[@maryweeks9474]

Have you tried infusing lavender in her room? Helps kids I watch.

[@trishainluv2834]

The benadryl thing is true. I take benadryl so often that it doesn't make me drowsy at all and I take 2 pills in the a.m. no drowsiness. 😉

[@sherh3435]

I did my magic frand and got the best sound . So scratch my last comment, but yesterday was very low, sorry frand . Love uuuuuuu love video, u rock

[@deniselovan1375]

Lauren, you said Preface correctly!

[@tyreesetjjoyner1995]

Awwwww. Elsa couldn’t sleep?? So sorry to hear that.

[@heatherlopez3445]

Does Ella have a weighted blanket?

[@charlottewaldeck763]

I hope you both and Ella gets some sleep tonight. I've tried melatonin and got off. Come to find out I have to use a cpap machine because I was holding my breath while sleeping and it would wake me up. Now I'm sleeping thought the night. I'm not saying that is what is happening to Ella but just an idea❤

[@shannoneure2127]

Same here... melatonin gives me weird dreams as well. Hate it!!

[@joanmcgilton5075]

I usually get a cheeseburger happy meal and it fills me up.

[@1Iamfabulous]

Connecticut in the house!

[@stevenj2643]

Melatonin makes me have crazy dreams, I’m 29 and refuse to take it. Hope this helps fam

[@TheoriginalANGEK439]

Poor Ella, I had insomnia, for years. I am ok now since moving house. So I know how the kid feels. Over active mind. Don’t it make her dis functional the next day ? I like her hair, very pretty. Happy Anniversary mom and Dad. 👍💖 melatonin made me feel paralysed, but still awake. Weird stuff. What about a small dose of valerian root. It’s a herb natural substance. That’s good. No nasty side effects. But you might need to see a doctor that deals with herbs. To see how much she can take. Nothing worse that no sleep... 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍💖

[@sio831]

I’m sure you have tried everything, but what about natural calm? It’s magnesium citrate based and I found it very effective with my daughter and adhd. You dissolve it in juice or milk or water and give it with dinner. It may loosen the bowels just a warning .

[@SkippyLytle]

Bad sleep sucks, I'm sorry to hear that you guys are going through this. I've been struggling with sleep myself and haven't found a solution. I saw a video about sleep from another youtuber that talks about his journey as an adult with autism, so I thought I would share the link (kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6SyYX-PbKqWoLM). Good luck guys

[@aprillove9318]

Im in Massachusetts not far from Hartford 45 mins

[@brittneyburton5365]

I've heard melatonin causes bad dreams too!! Our littles take it, and our 3 year old will wake up at 1am and can't/won't go back to sleep and I do attribute it to melatonin. However, her older brother will NOT go to sleep without it so the struggle is real! haha

[@SimplyAbsurd-j8i]

Girl, I can't even react to this one. Ouch. Not sleeping will wear on you.

[@teammandy6521]

That’s rough. I get so angry when I don’t get enough sleep. Thankfully my toddler sleeps well, but we’re about to have a newborn soon and I am not ready for no sleep. Lol

[@janijames9394]

Have you tried a turkey sandwich before bed... It has a natural sedative. Not sure im gonna spell it properly but turkey amonh other foodhas tryptophan in it. Here the explanation how this works...Happiness. Tryptophan is needed for the body to produce serotonin. Serotonin is used to make melatonin, a hormone that helps to control your sleep and wake cycles.

[@bbrundage3409]

I live in Prospect, CT about 20 minutes from Hartford.

[@RavenTomada861]

Melatonin gives my son HORRIBLE nightmares every single time he takes it.

[@MegaMELMAN1]

What does your dad do for work that he travels?

[@farransmith2976]

Melatonin levels are highest during rem sleep, when your brain is super active. Too high doses of melatonin will stimulate your brain too much and make you unable to sleep!