Hello
My dd, who is now 8 wks, has slept well really since coming home from hospital. She's always been in a good routine and goes to bed at approx 6.30pm. I then get her up for a dream feed at 10.30pm, at which she is feeding increasingly well (5-6oz.) From pretty much day one, she has then slept 4hrs until 2.30pm. Then is up again at 6.30 - 7am.
Although I'm grateful for this, as I know I'm lucky with her, I'm getting a bit confused as to why she's not extending this night time stretch - in reality she's going no longer than she was at 3 days old! She's also doesn't seem ravenous during the night - takes about 4oz at a leisurely pace.
She's also getting up earlier and earlier (was 7am, then 6, now nearer 5). Over the last few days she has been up a bit earlier in the night too, (2am) and is more unsettled in the night. Last night she was up for a feed at 2, was then awake at 4 wanting a dummy and was then up at 5.30 wanting a feed
She usually sleeps well during the day too, but over the last few days has seemed to be restless in her sleep and frequently wakes (although for the most part re-settles).
Does all of this sound like a growth spurt? Do growth spurts some how affect general behaviour (thus explaining the restlessness and fidgeting) as well as feeding?
I just feel like we're going backwards and I'm getting fairly weepy about it. Do any of you know how long this is likely to continue if it is indeed a spurt and how long it might be before she starts going a bit longer on a night and if there is anything I can do to help her along?
Appriciate all advice, am shattered, have a 2 year old to care for (who we had none of this with - through the night at 6 weeks!!) a partner who works away so no one to help with night feeds, and no other family support - so no chance of kips during the day.
Feeling fairly low today girls - sort me out!!