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Flowerpotgirl112 · 16/07/2014 17:13

hiya, feeling really stressed and struggling at the moment, have a 5.5 month old. he won't sleep in his ien bed so in ours. he goes to sleep but has a habit if waking up about an hour later hysterically crying and then can be up for another 1.5 hours. so earliest asleep by is 9pm. he's started having these tantrums for no apparent reason where he'll just scream in anger. he cries if I am out of sight. and to be honest I'm exhausted. my dp tends to work evenings so not home till 11pm, so on my oen most of day/evening. mind you dp doesn't do much when home. I don't know what to do.

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JiltedJohnsJulie · 16/07/2014 20:45

You sound really low. Are you looking after yourself? Are you eating well and getting out in the sun? Have you got someone to chat to? Could you tell your DP how you are feeling?

As for sleep, this sounds perfectly normal and not temper. Have you tried to get him in a routine? You may find it better if you keep him downstairs with you in the evening until you go up.

What happens when he wakes and screams? Could he be hungry or have wind?

Not sure if I'm much help. Hopefully someone will be along soon Thanks

Flowerpotgirl112 · 16/07/2014 21:56

hi, thanks for the reply. I am probably not eating properly and more running on coffee, I either don't have time to cook or just can't be bothered to.

we go out everyday, even if to town centre. library music time, swimming etc. he's such a lovely little boy and during the day, it's early evening, night time.

we have tried routine but failed miserably, we've had the specialist hv round trying to help. trying again in a couple of weeks.

There is nothing wrong with him just doesn't like waking up if not there. but keeping him downstairs just keeps him awake.

my dp doesn't get it when I explain. I get sympathetic noises and that's it. thing I'm just frustrated that I literally have no time to myself except for peeing. I think my dp is frustrating me as he does very little with our lo.

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scandichick · 17/07/2014 13:48

I've got a baby who won't sleep unless I'm there too, so I know exactly how it limits you. Have no solutions for that other than rocking in a corner humming "This too shall pass", unfortunately.

What I do have is a very supportive partner, though, and that makes it bearable just about.

Could you sit him down and explain exactly what a typical day for you is like - how much sleep and time to yourself you get? And if that doesn't work, could you leave him in charge for as long as possible at the weekend (at least a day and a night if you can), so he really gets it?

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Shroomboom · 18/07/2014 14:22

Hi flower. Can I ask if your ds is breastfed? It's just a thought, but I know I can't have too much caffeine during the day or dd doesn't sleep well. With ds I couldn't eat chocolate past 3/4pm or it affected his sleep too.
Apologies if your ds is ff, I just thought I'd ask Smile

JiltedJohnsJulie · 18/07/2014 15:06

Haven't got time to post but try to have a look on askdrsears hidden causes of waking. Will try to come back later Smile

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