LO is 7 weeks and sleep.is all over the place and is getting worse...
Daytime: Will sleep for 30 mins max in moses basket but for hours in sling or on me (and sometimes on DH).
Night: has never really settled in next-to-me crib although we used to get a few 2-3 hour stretches. But those days are gone and we have mainly been co sleeping since - ie clear space in the bed with me (DH in spare room), following all the safe sleep guidance. But now LO won't sleep on back - gas / wind / silent reflux issues but seems to only affect his sleep at night?!
For past few nights he has made massive fuss if we try to put him in crib - real distressed crying, but also won't sleep on back even next to me in our bed due to aforementioned issues. I've had to have him on his side next to me to get him to sleep then try turn him on his back, but I'm so shattered I end up falling asleep first.
I feel like the options are non-recommended / unsafe options which I.want to avoid or I have to stay awake all night which is not possible/ sustainable.
I've read loads of posts like these and I don't think there's anything I haven't tried (various sleep aids, techniques to address the gas / wind / reflux etc). I am trying to catch up on sleep in day but LO doesn't sleep for long enough to let me, plus I am ebf so feeding every 2-3 hours.
I think the answer is that I just have to ride it out but... how?!?! I'm shattered and feel helpless :(
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Paris2019 · 18/01/2021 00:24
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