To cry in a ball on the floor of DD2s bedroom

[GinnyLovesGin]

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.

[Trooperslane2]

Amber necklace is bolloks PP.
also a massive choking risk

[Worlds0kayestmum]

Are you me? My DS has a cold and was awake from 11.30-2.30, everytime he settled he'd cough himself awake. Then he woke at 4, 5 and 6... So tired.

[Geordie1944]

This, too, shall pass.

[thulasileaf]

Also, you can get blocks to put under the feet of the cot or bed so the head part is propped up. Propping up with pillows never worked for my daughter because she would somehow roll off and I never felt it was that safe, but these did.

[thulasileaf]

Sounds crazy but garlic socks always worked for us with coughs.
Grate one clove garlic into a jar and add a few spoons raw virgin coconut oil. Slather on soles of feet, massage in and out socks on.
It stops cough and sends them to sleep immediately.
You can also turn socks inside out and spread mixture thickly on the parts of the socks which would touch soles of feet. Turn right side in, slip on, massage in for a minute.
Room will smell like a pizza factory but it seriously works.
Also, weleda nasal spray for babies before sleep to break up the mucus.
I know this is too late but it might help for tonight and subsequent nights.
Humidifier with sweet thyme oil also.
Luck up Chinese back roll massage for cough babies children.
The combination of all these things has always stopped a cough for my daughter, and she used to cough so badly she would vomit, until I found these things.
Good luck! Hope you got some sleep!
Xxx

[mylifestory]

Anyone suspecting teething get a necklace from Amber pumpkin website, they are magic and u will use them for many years. For those that never sleep get the baby whisperer solves all yr problems, only read the bit on EASY as it is a stupid thick book, the rest is optional. Especially for those with younger ones 3 or 4 months old is a good idea to start that and it all fell into place with that. Mine is 8 years old now and had the dreaded cough over xmas for over 2 weeks, simply cdnt sleep so has now learnt that she can stay up til 11pm and tries that every night then cranky when woken for school. sigh ....

All mums remember that when u get used to 1 stage, they then move onto the next one and we have to learn all over again. Good luck to us all!!

[Cbuss1982]

I know it’s a bit late now but in case you’re in the same situation tonight, when my son coughs all night I put a slice of raw onion in some socks and put them on both feet! Sounds silly but I swear the coughing reduces if not completely went. Just don’t do what I did and put them on straight from the fridge... bit cold!!!

[clarkl2]

Give her 10ml Calpol

[emma6776]

I have a six YEAR old who has never slept through. So YABU xx

[Lorddenning1]

Have you tried Vicks on the bottom of her feet and then put socks on, it's weird how it works but it does :)

[user1470055656]

It’s awful isn’t it... I have a 15 month old who hasn’t ever slept through. Not once. I had no idea it would last this long... 🤦🏻‍♀️

[Altimate]

Just wanted to send lots of flowers and Nutella pancakes to everyone who posted. It does get better, I promise, I promise. You are doing brilliantly at this, you really are. And I wish I could come and take over for each of you for a couple of hours to let you sleep. Just take every single offer of help and similar from anyone who offers.

[snowone]

Ginny - hope your DD (and you) managed to get some sleep eventually. My daughter has suffered terribly with coughs and nocturnal asthma. The one thing o have found to help is a humidifier.....we had a steam one that just gave up the ghost last week and I'm in the process of replacing it. I have done a bit of research and apparently hold or cold humidifiers are as effective as each other.

[DayKay]

When I had nights like this, I found it less stressful to just accept it was going to be a tough night and go downstairs and watch tv/ boxset. But then I didn’t have work the next morning...

[manicmij]

It's what you call parenthood. Great idea at the time but.........

[Chicken1970]

If its a bad cough and shes had it a while, just take her to Dr's to get her checked out. I did with baby as she was coughing herself awake, was making funny noises when breathing and seemed not to catch her breath. It turned out to be bronchiolitis and a chest infection.

[sprot]

When my eldest (now 21) was small I ended up on the floor of my bedroom on a mattress sleeping with her for months on end (very unsupportive ex)

[user1498627109]

Poor you and no, YANBU. Try vicks on her feet with socks and put a half onion near the bed. I hope she feels better soon.

[user1468348545]

It’s horrible isn’t it! I’m sorry you’re having a rough time of it. No magic wand here unfortunately but have you tried vapor rub on the bottom of little ones feet. I know it sounds unusual but I read it once and tried it and it does actually make a difference! It’s my go to now when the little ones (or us big ones) have a cough!

[pollymere]

I found it easier to put a pillow under the mattress than try to tilt a cot. If your mattress is really rigid, you can put it under the sheet.

[mumindoghouse]

This too will pass
Repeat to self like Bhuddist chant as it is calming and true.
They grow up so fast and you’ll cope.

[SpoonfulOfJam]

Was going to suggest the calpol plug in. Really helps my 2 when they are coughing and congested. I have plugged it into living room while we took an afternoon snooze on the sofa. No need to wait till bedtime.

[GinnyLovesGin]

Calpol plug in is a game changer. She only got up once (and DH dealt with her). Either that or she was just so exhausted she slept through anyway. Either way, sleep was had 🙌🏻 Still feeling knackered today but so much better.

How was everyone else’s night??

[Oblomov18]

Lack of sleep is a killer. You have our sympathy.

[readysteadyteddy]

Up since 4 with DS coughing. His eyes were stuck together . He's being very brave but he's exhausted.