when baby is up all night...

[GirlWithTheMouseyHair]

do you put them down for their nap earlier? 8mo DD is going through a shitty sleeping phase, was up several times in the night, mostly for only about 10mins at a time but the final time for an hour. Woke for the day just before 7am - it's now 8am and she looks exhausted! Rubbing her eyes, yawning and though happy her eyes looks so tired. Should I just put her back to bed?

losing all confidence in this sleep thing at the mo so sorry if this seems like a stupid question!

I'd put her down for a nap about 90 mons after waking if she had a bad night. Dd is doing similar and that's what I end up doing.

Drives me insane!

Know it might be a bit early but could it be the 9 month sleep regression? Could it be teething?

think it's a combination of 9month sleep regression, teeth that finally came through last week, jabs last week, now getting over some virus that started with a yeast infection, insane heat (we're in California) and her just being crap at sleeping!

AM going to start putting her down for a nap after 90mins every morning, seeing as it's taking a good hour anyway to get her to nap!

Bleurgh....

There's a 9 month sleep regression? Have only just learned of the 4 month sleep regression, DS is 3 months and his sleeping is all over the place. And now it's going to get worse. Twice. < weeps >

Er there are other regressions too. Sorry

Cydonia thought you might like this slightly tongue in cheek article on sleep and there is some more practical information here.

My advice (some people may disagree) is to stick with the usual nap routines as best you can. Otherwise I found you start getting into a regular cycle of poor sleep through the night, followed by earlier and earlier naps. If your DC is really struggling to stay awake until nap time in the mornings, then just push it as late as you can then gradually push this 5/ 10 mins later each day until you get to the ideal morning nap time.

This technique really helped me. I did some reading and one idea (which I agree a lot with) is that poor sleep followed by early morning nap is just supplelementing what should be night time sleep. Helped me to think if it that way actually.

Good luck! I have a good sleeper now - 2.5 yrs old.

Do agree with the nap supplelementing idea light but waking at 8 months is pretty normal as is sleep improving by 2.5.

I don't mine supplementing DD's night sleep for a few days while she catches up. Much better than a cranky baby.

Thanks JJJ I'd better stock up on the touche éclat then! If it's not DS keeping me up it's DP's bloody snoring, sleep talking and flailing arms. The Dr Sears website looks good though, something to read during all these night feeds :)

Last night DD was up every 1.5 hours then up for the day at 5:30, it's nearly 7 and getting harder to keep her up

And bloody DH just said "who gets the first two hours" and went back to bed. I am a muppet - he got an almost solid 6hours sleep!! But then I know if he has more sleep now he's more likely to get both children out of the house so I can go back to sleep!

It can be hard Girl but it is easier to cope with if DH has them for a bit and you can go back to bed.

Would DH be able to settle her at night for you anytime?

Ugh we agreed I'd deal with DD last night, he was dealing with DS (who finally gave up his dummy, aged 3.9, don't judge me!) on the understanding he'd get up in the morning.

Of course that doesn't happen, I get one whole extra hour in bed, it's shit and he's rubbish. Sometimes he can be great and will get up with them without being asked but if he hadn't had enough sleep either (because he stayed up too late playing video games ) then he's rubbish.

Rant over, I'm kind of on my own sorting this whole bollocks out withDD

Not judging you at all Girl .

I used to see to DD and DH used to see to DS who was still waking. Luckily DH needs less sleep than me so most mornings would get up.

Did have to have a few talks with him though along the way when he started staying up late and not wanting to get up. Have you explained how his behaviour is impacting on your tiredness?