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Post by moonkitty on Jan 9, 2007 12:50:54 GMT -5
Does anyone know of a gentle spell I can use to help my 2 year old break the habit of using a sippy cup in the middle of the night? He has a tendency to wake up at 5:30 AM or so and I can't get him back to sleep unless he uses his cup. The only reason why I want to use a spell is because he will need an operation in a few weeks and he won't be able to have anything to eat or drink in the AM. I just want to ease him out of his dependence gently. Thanks,
Moonkitty
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Post by Daydreamer on Jan 9, 2007 20:57:13 GMT -5
My first suggestion isn't really a spell, but it may work. Try replacing the sippy cup with something else that he would find comforting. This could be a bear, blanket, or pacifier (especially if it's the sucking motion that he finds comforting). You'll have to start making this new object the source of comfort right away though, as he will not take to it on the first try. Introduce the new object during the day. Have it with you when you cuddle him and hold him so he associates the comfort from you with the object. Do not hold him or cuddle him when he is using the sippy cup during the day. At night, when he wakes up, come to him with the new object. Expect that he may fuss more, or have a complete tantrum the first night or two, but it should begin to get better after that. Also, at two years old, he should be ready for the bed time technique. If he wakes up in the night, give him the comfort object, kiss him good night, and walk out. Don't stay to cuddle or talk to him. As long as he is not in need of anything (isn't wet or hurt) then he will learn to comfort himself. This may sound uncaring, but it is good for him to learn how to settle himself...imagine him at 6 or 7 if this becomes a nighttime pattern. Now, you said he is having surgery soon, and as I am sure you are worried about it, you may not feel ready to have a go at this quite yet and that is understandable.
As for a spell... Take a sachet of lavender (a great sleeping aid and soothing scent) and hold it between both hands. Do some deep breathing (4 or 5 rounds of 3 good deep breaths) then visualize a ball of white energy growing in your tummy. Keep breathing and with every breath imagine the ball of energy getting bigger and stronger. When you can't make the ball any bigger, imagine exactly what you want for your son and be specific. Visualize your intention (the picture of what you want for your child) being surrounded by the ball of light. Then push the energy from your tummy through your arms and out of your hands into the sachet. Tie a ribbon around the sachet and hang it near your son's crib (out of reach of course).
Hope this helpful!
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Post by moonkitty on Jan 15, 2007 11:16:28 GMT -5
Thanks, I have tried all the above, excluding the sachet.
Thanks for the suggestions;-)
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Post by ladymidnight on Jan 15, 2007 22:49:00 GMT -5
My mother always told me that the best time to do any weaning like that is in the moon sign of Pisces because that sign affects the feet which is furthest away from the the mouth/heart connection and they are able to adjust to it better then, that is what she did with all of us and has recommended it to others even if they think she's crazy-haha At any rate, good luck with it  |
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Post by *Gypsy* on Jan 28, 2007 21:08:23 GMT -5
Merry Meet Moonkitty,
Sorry about your chils being sick, I will add your family to my prayers~
Try this...
Candle Sleep Spell
This is a spell to help one sleep at night.
Supplies:
White Candle
Take a white household utility candle into your bedroom. Light it without saying a word. Walk counterclockwise around your bedroom three times. As you do this, project simple protective phrases into the walls, floors, and windows such as: "keep me safe" etc. Next, walk clockwise three times in silence, meditating on positive, restful phrases. Finally, blow out the candle, whisper the word "sleep" and turn in for the night.
This spell does not need to be repeated in full each night. Instead, simply light the candle for a few minutes each night, then whisper "sleep" again before getting into bed. When the candle is completely spent, repeat the original spell with a new white candle.
I have heard what Lady is saying about the Moon to~
BB Gypsy
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Post by steve on Sept 14, 2007 2:57:49 GMT -5
I lik that gypsy.
There is much power in simplicity.
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Post by *Gypsy* on Sept 16, 2007 0:36:40 GMT -5
Thanks Steve,I hope it helps her
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Post by ladyjay on Jan 1, 2008 5:46:37 GMT -5
Well a spell wont work for this,only trial and error.
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Post by dragonsteve on Jan 1, 2008 12:09:51 GMT -5
Of cause Lady jay. traial and error would be the way to try and over come this problem, A spell should be done as a last result and not an easy way out, And i feel that moonkitty must of tryed every thing before she asked for help. There is nothing wrong with a little help from mother nature in the form of a spell, Even if it just helps a mother cope with her worry for her child.
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Post by starr on Jan 27, 2008 12:45:14 GMT -5
This isn't a spell either and I don't know if you have tried this or not, but sometimes keeping them up later and making sure he has lots of excercise right before bedtime helps them to sleep in later. I used to take my son out for a walk around the block before bedtime to wear out all that extra energy kids have. He's older now, so we go to the gym in the evening and it really helps him go to sleep and sleep soundly through the night. Also, playing classical or meditational music at bedtime seems to work wonders.
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