Ummm...Lila, that all sounds fine except - your mom is telling you she doesn't want you to live there! You need to sharpen up your listening skills - just like with ExBF, you tend not to hear things you don't want to hear.
Sorry, but you're going to have to come up with another solution.
Did mom actually say she would GIVE you the money for the rent for a couple of months, or was she clearly just lending it to you?
If she was willing to give it to you, could that help you get moved into a more affordable apartment?
AS for D's sleeping issues - since you're not willing or able to let her cry it out (I understand your hesitation, but you still might be underestimating the power of that approach) - then I recommend the following:
- CONSISTENT early wake-up time, no matter when she goes to sleep. - Outdoors early in the day (morning sunshine helps set the pineal gland internal clock) - VIGOROUS physical activity for her throughout the day (a physically tired kid is more likely to sleep) - Fish oil supplements - If she takes multivitamins, give them in the morning (B vitamins can be stimulating) - Since BF has food sensitivity issues, consider putting her on a trial of a gluten-free dairy-free diet with lots of fat and protein - Check for pinworms! - Regular bedtime routine - Keep lights in the house very low in the evening. - No computer or square screens for her in the evening
