4 year old waking and hysterical crying..

[Worried2987]

Background: I've been split from dd's dad for 18 months but he sees her 3 weekends in 4 usually. Since lockdown he hasnt seen her as his new partner needs to isolate for 12 weeks no contact with anyone.

This week my DD who usually sleeps 8-6.30 is waking up in the night. Was around 3am now tonight is 12pm. She wont go back to bed. Says she doesnt like her room. Wants her mummy back. Wants daddy.
I know I could let her get into my bed and she would probably sleep but I dont get any sleep and I dont want to set a precedent.
I cant take much more. I am working full time at home and need my sleep. I'm losing it.
She's now stopped crying and is doing a jigsaw puzzle. I'm in bed wide awake.
What can I do??

I've tried sitting with her till she falls asleep but she usually wakes when I sneak out.
Putting her in my bed then trying to sleep in her bed - she hears me leave and more crying.
Putting her to bed multiple times. She kicks and thrashes around.

Is she getting enough fresh air and exercise during the day?

We go for a scooter or bike ride every day. Yesterday we walked to the shop and then did another 30 minutes at 4.30ish. She can also go in the garden whenever she wants.

Can you FaceTime and get her dad to read her a bedtime story? My Dd (3.5) was exactly the same, and it’s because she’s missing my parents. They have her a couple of time’s a week usually. They’ve been FaceTiming and it’s helped so much. Maybe give that a go?

Can she not sleep in your bed with you? It sounds like she’s really struggling with the change in routine and needs some reassurance.

She facetime her dad every day. Usually at bedtime.

I do let her in my bed but she wriggles all night and keeps me awake anyway. Ironically I'm shattered and she is full if beans. I know it's the change in routine. Shes usually at nursery all day.

I'm going to take her on a really long walk today and hope I'm not accused of breaking the lockdown.