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To cry in a ball on the floor of DD2s bedroom

105 replies

GinnyLovesGin · 13/02/2018 02:38

Because it is 2.35am and she just will not go the fuck to sleep.

She’s 7 months old has a cough. I know it’s not her fault but my patience is wearing thin. I have tried everything. She is exhausted. Eventually dozed off and then coughs herself awake two mins later and shouts and bawls till I go through and put her dummy back in. She has been like this since 11pm.

Please send help. And maybe some coffee. Husband fast asleep as he has a big court appearance tomorrow so I don’t want to disturb him (DD1 currently asleep in our bed on top of him so he’s suffering a little bit at least) but OMG this is so hard. I could throw up I’m so tired.

OP posts:
Rufffles · 13/02/2018 02:49

Just wanted to say you’re not alone. Our darling newborn (a week old) is 100% nocturnal and my husband and I are also struggling tonight. Neither of us has had any sleep yet.

I wish there was a magic wand. I really do. If I find one I’ll send it your way!

Hope she’s on the mend very soon, and that you manage to sleep a bit at some point. I’m clinging to the fact that I think I’ll only need 30 mins or so to recharge my batteries.

AnnaL82 · 13/02/2018 02:49

Hi Ginny,
Same situation here, 7 months old DS with bad cough. Fell asleep at 10 pm after hours of coughing but woke up hungry at midnight as he hadn’t eaten all day. He is sleeping now after 6 oz milk but from time to time he coughs and wake up crying so I am fully alert after just 2h sleeping. Please someone to hit my head and make me faint until 6 am :(

Original poster
GinnyLovesGin · 13/02/2018 02:54

Rufffles congratulations on your lovely newborn but those days/nights are so hard. Can’t you sleep for an hour or so then switch with your husband? DH and I did this first few newborn weeks sleeping in shifts.

Anna sorry to hear your DS is poorly too. I feel like DD2 has been ill with coughs/colds since before Christmas. We have been to the doctor so many times. It’s driving me mad.

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RedPandaMama · 13/02/2018 02:57

Joining the club. DD 6mo is wide awake and will not go back to sleep despite feed nappy change cuddles rocking...

Original poster
GinnyLovesGin · 13/02/2018 03:00

Hi Red. That’s horrendous I hate that.

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cheshiremama89 · 13/02/2018 03:00

Joining Sad
Hope you're ok OP

First time mum here to 10 day old newborn that is nocturnal 11pm - 5am with an occasional 30 min nap.

mommybear1 · 13/02/2018 03:01

Hello all - I fully understand why sleep deprivation is a form of torture 4 month old currently wide awake chatting to me after sleeping for the grand sum total of an hour since 9pm Confused. Ginny have you tried rubbing baby vicks on your LO's soles of her feet? Works a treat for coughs - good luck one and all BrewBrewBrewBrew

RedPandaMama · 13/02/2018 03:02

Sorry if my typing is awful I have my phone on super dim and am using left hand. Other hand on DDs chest gently rocking her in her cot. She's gone quiet but whenever I check her eyes are still bloody open. As soon as I leave the room she starts squeaking through the monitor.

She's been awful over night ever since she started teething. We were down to just one wake up between 8 and 8, now it's 4-5 on a good night or, like tonight, huge periods of awakeness!

RedPandaMama · 13/02/2018 03:03

Cheshiremama and ruffles - you will get through it. Newborn days are so tough but babies very quickly establish difference between night and day.

DuggeeHugs · 13/02/2018 03:05

Is there room for me too?

DS 2.5y and DD 7mo both have had coughs for what feels like forever and decided to go back and forth with being awake and grumpy until about 20 minutes ago. I don't trust the silence so went in 5 minutes ago to find DS on the floor between his bed and the wall - not so bad except he'd snuggled under the radiator like a cat - so I've pulled every muscle I have trying to get him out from under there and back into bed without waking them both up again. Another looooong night Sad

thecatsarecrazy · 13/02/2018 03:08

My 1 year old keeps waking tonight. Not sure why. He's the other side of a cold and not teething. Ive just been sat downstairs with him. He's almost asleep now but im wide awake.

Cavender · 13/02/2018 03:08

You may have already done this but tilting the cot a little bit works wonders.

We used to put the cot kegs in a pair of DH’s trainers just to give it a little lift.

Flowers OP I remember the days.

thecatsarecrazy · 13/02/2018 03:11

Spoke to soon here he goes again Sad

debbs77 · 13/02/2018 03:13

Not sure if you have any Vicks for younger ones but literally put it on her feet (cover with socks) and on her chest and back.

Sorts the cough in seconds.

As does a slice of potato in the sock if you don't have Vicks

WTFIsThisVirus · 13/02/2018 03:15

19 month old awake here. He's not teething or got a cold, just been a git for a few days. He will only sleep on DP, who is at the end of his tether after 2 sleepless nights.

GinIsIn · 13/02/2018 03:19

Yup. Same here with DS (1), and I have work in the morning. I am SO TIRED.

Applesandpears23 · 13/02/2018 03:23

Nursing 8 month old here. Normally I just doze through feeds but tonight I am wide awake. Was hungry but now I am too cold.

NovaArt3mis · 13/02/2018 03:31

Hi all

Almost 3 week old keeping me up here. Made a mess of the last post-feed settle so now she's passed out on my chest and I've decided life will be easier to just leave her there until next feed and try again.

Hope all your unwell babies are back to full health soon.

RainyDayBear · 13/02/2018 03:32

Up with my newborn, have only had an hours sleep so far! Could honestly cry. Kind of glad I’m not the only one up!!

Ownerofalittlechimp · 13/02/2018 03:36

Joining in sympathy, 10mth old awake since 1, no coughs or cold luckily, he’s just decided to be a little bugger!

Red2017 · 13/02/2018 03:38

I am currently awake with my 5 month old DD.. falls sleep nursing... put her in her cot and then ping eyes wide open .. wafting her arms and legs about... it's what I can only describe as a boogie Grin

Efferlunt · 13/02/2018 03:38

Feeding my three month old here. I’m at my folks and it’s blowing a huge noisy gale all round the house, which is in the middle of nowhere, so we are sat in bed listening to the roar. Hope all the babies head back to dreamland soon

HashtagTired · 13/02/2018 03:42

The idea of non stop pancakes tomorrow is keeping me going.

HashtagTired · 13/02/2018 03:42

....today!

Waitingonasmile · 13/02/2018 03:43

Another joiner to the wide awake club! 5 week old baby hates to sleep anywhere but next to me. How can they sense when they've been transferred into their own bed?? Goes from fast asleep to wide awake in seconds.

I'm fantasising about a night completely alone in a hotel with no children and room service. Lovely soft pillows and peace and quiet.