I've had 5 hours of sleep since Thursday

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crispyeggs · 25/08/2024 09:32

Baby is going through some teething/regression issues. Cannot snatch more than an hour of sleep at a time and after X amount of wakeups, I just go past the point of sleeping.

Today, I'm really sad and feel so lonely. Baby just napping so I have a spare 20 mins so I can at least have a cuppa (I can't nap, takes me over an hour to get to sleep) and I just wish I had someone to come and look after her for a couple of hours. Her dad is out all day today and no family who are able/willing to help. Just frustrated and want to moan at how shit it is to be raising a little one with no support network.

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Maria1982 · 25/08/2024 09:51

Also: yes! It is incredibly lonely doing this without family or other support nearby.

Maria1982 · 25/08/2024 09:50

My heart goes out to you, I had a terrible sleeper.

practically speaking - would you consider cosleeping ? Partner can go elsewhere (sofa if needs be), and you may get more sleep. It saved me when my sons sleep was terrible, as I would half wake up, breastfeed him back to sleep, and we would both sleep again after.

for today - lower your expectations to the absolute minimum. Coffee/tea is your friend.
if you can get outside for some fresh air/ sunshine that will help! Never mind hair/makeup/clothing (the amount of times I went out in pyjamas with coat over…).

more generally- can’t your partner do a shift at night so you can get 4 hours in a row?

And finally (and ignore me if I’m overstepping), does it always take you this long to fall asleep? Might you be anxious? I know I went through a phase with my son where it took me ages to fall asleep because I was anxious and worrying about things (theoretical things which never actually happened I should add).

Funkyslippers · 25/08/2024 09:49

It can be very lonely when it feels like everyone else has lots of support from family. Just take it easy and be kind to yourself. Try to get some fresh air with your lo, it works wonders x

MrsTerryPratchett · 25/08/2024 09:47

My sleep never recovered from DD's first 2 years. She's a teenager now <weeps>

Can dad take over at any point?

Marseillaise · 25/08/2024 09:46

You must feel dreadful. Why is her dad out today? Can he help at night time?

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