DD2 is 8 weeks old and has never been a great sleeper. But I feel like things are deteriorating even further.
She only really sleeps when being held/in movement. It's not so much of an issue during the day as were often out and she's happy to sleep in the sling.
Evenings are a total war zone. She starts showing signs of tiredness at around 6:30. We have a bath, short massage and then into bed clothes. I dim the lights, turn on Ewan, swaddle and bounce on my birthing ball until she falls asleep. The moment I attempt to put her down, she wakes up. Then we descend into a farce of feeding, rocking, bouncing, until she passes out with exhaustion. This can go on for hours. It's really starting to get me down.
She wakes frequently in the night, usually every 2-3 hours. I'm exhausted and I'm so sad for DD1 who is not getting the best of me.
I'd love to be able to put her down sleepy but it doesn't work.
Any advice please? Or even just sympathy.
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StepfauxWife · 19/05/2016 20:35
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