Getting angry at non-sleeping 8 month old

[Vicky1989x]

My DD hasn’t slept hardly at all for the past 5 days. She’s miserable, whines constantly, cries all the time. She’s been awake since midnight, she’s had a bottle, she’s had cuddles, change etc and she’s still whining. I just shouted at her, I’m getting so angry at the lack of sleep. I feel like an awful person :-(

I also tested positive for Covid and feel like I’ve been hit by a bus. I can’t do this anymore :-(

I’m sorry you are struggling. You must get some rest. Is there anyone who could take her whilst you catch up on sleep. They could walk her around in the pram

Is she feeling poorly or teething? Why don't you try some calpol/ibuprofen?

Is it possible she's got covid too and is also feeling ill?
Can someone else look after her for a few hours so you can get some rest?
I hope you are both feeling better soon

I feel your pain. My DS has just turned 9 months and is the same! I think there is a regression around this time so I'm putting it down to that but I hope to god it ends soon😩

If its onky been 5 days I would guess aye she's not feeling good either. Have youbgiven her any calpol. Could be teething if she's not ill.
Have you got work or other children to get up for in the morning?
Have you got a partner that could take a turn?
What time does she go to bed?

I think she might be teething and probably has Covid too. She’s miserable when awake and that’s draining me even more. She just wants to be carried around all day which is hard because she doesn’t like the sling and I have no energy.

I’ve been giving her medicine but it doesn’t seem to be helping.

I live with my mum currently and she helps when she can but my DD only wants me. My partner comes when he can but obviously can’t right now as I tested positive.

She’s been difficult since birth, she had awful reflux which she still has but not as bad. She’s been refusing milk and solids too so she’s probably hungry but won’t eat/drink.

But thank you everyone, feel a bit better getting it out of my system.

Brings me back when my twins were small. They were on opposite schedules and I barely remember the first three months. I think you need a break- even if it is just a walk around the block to clear your mind. Self care is important. I thinks it's normal to feel frustrated. Taking care of a newborn is not easy. Hang in there, you got this :)