Ds1 is 2y 5m. Has been sleeping through the night consistently since 10 months even when ill. Even during chickenpox! Was having 1-2 hour nap at lunch then sleeping 7-7 always falling asleep independently.
Ds2 arrived 2 months ago and ds1 adores him. Never any jealousy, resentment or bad behaviour.
Ds1 dropped his nap a few months ago. He has one maybe 1 or 2 times a week but he wasn't tired and was only getting tired at 4 ish so we weaned him off and he's been fine. Sometimes has a short nap at nursery or in the car.
But the last 6 nights have been a nightmare. We have been taking him to bed as normal and then spending 2 hours retrieving him from the landing and putting him back in bed. We don't give him attention or talk to him but the second we leave the room he's out again.
He's been in his toddler bed for 11 months so it's not a new set up for him!
Then we have the same between 3am and 5am! He's constantly doing the same only at this time he's wide awake and screaming he wants to play downstairs! We are consistent with our response but it's taking ages.
My 8 week old is having night feeds at 2am and 5 am so with the 2 year old being awake 3-5 I'm literally having about 3 hours sleep and it's killing me.
I am so cross with him and telling him off in the day over minor things because I'm so tired which I know isn't helping
I just don't know what to do ! Dh helps but I can't sleep when either of the boys are awake so I may as well just deal with it all myself regardless.
He now getting less sleep as he's falling asleep at 9pm, up at 7am with 2 hours awake. Sof he's having 8 hours!
Please someone help. Please tell me this is a phase that will pass?!