Which nap is the hardest? « Back to Group Discussions

[mamareba]

Im finding that the evening nap, around dinner time for mommy and daddy, is SUPER hard.  I don't know if she's just decompressing from the day (its harder when we go out and do something and she's not getting a long nap in the day)  or what?? but sometimes its like, I try everything, and nothing works! I think part of the problem is I've been taking care of her all day and by this time Im tired, and I get frustrated fast.  dh goes in there and she falls asleep for him a lot easier.  (its his first and usually only nap of the day)  ... 

any suggestions when it seems like nothing is working? or is it just me and my "hurry up and fall asleep Im starving" ( I know that sounds horrible-- but thats how I feel sometimes :(   )  energy? Not to sound like Im forcing her to sleep, she is cranky and obviously tired when this is happening... 

[kathrineg]

That's the witching hour. And he usually waits until I'm starting to eat to wake up again and demand to comfort nurse...sigh. I don't think I've eaten a "hot" meal while it's hot since I was pregnant.

I do get frustrated too--and rush things--but we're human and we get tired, you know? I usually go for a nap of my own once I get dinner into me because by then I'm so exhausted.