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mooity · 05/02/2019 09:53

Currently so incredibly tired. DS3 is almost 11months. No such a great sleeper in the early days but had improved. We were away for a few weeks over Christmas so he was in our room in a travel cot staying with family so things went a little backward then.

When we got back sleep improved and I was reducing BF at night (down to 1 quick feed at 3/4ish and sleeping 7-7)

Now winter bugs have set in. He’s had a temp every week (with breaks in between). Last week has been terrible for sleep. Waking every 45 mins, really upset and doesn’t want to be awake. Initially was settled with a quick cuddle but now has conjunctivitis so eyes needs a clean. Took him to GP yesterday, nasty virus etc..

Typically I’m back at work this week. I work shifts, nights etc. He was taking a bottle but now refusing. DH runs his own business so not coping with the lack of sleep. I usually end up sleeping in spare room with DS3 so he’s not directly disturbed but obviously hears him.

DS1&2 are school age and doing the best they can. Behaviour can be typical brothers challenging behaviour but I’m not helping by being less tolerant than usual.

Feeling a bit like it’s never ending. Please tell me I’m not alone and ideas that helped you survive! Sad

No family close by. Great friends who have helped with school run and clubs though.

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Lavenderdays · 05/02/2019 17:44

H mooity. Not a lot to add I'm afraid just that I am in a similar (ish) boat.

I have 3 dds (youngest is coming up to 11 months) plus two school aged children so I know how difficult it can be and it does feel a bit relentless and ongoing. We don't have any family to support us and I don't have any great friends like you so that's a big bonus.
I know that it does get better but for me, I know it will get harder in some ways as they hit toddlerhood. Age 3 is the magic number for me, because then I can claim the pre-school hours and at least get a bit of headspace back again.
Sleep deprivation makes everything seem 10 times worse. My dd is sleeping slightly longer stints now (don't want to jinx) but up until a couple of weeks ago, I was regularly up in the night 3-4 times and was turning slightly psychotic! I know what you mean about being less tolerant...can totally relate.

I am occupying a strange space at the moment - most of my friends have older children 8 years +, so I do feel quite isolated at times (I have largish gaps between children, so in effect have gone back again). I hope things settle down for you soon and you manage to get some more sleep!

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