Sleep deprived

Does the toddler still have day naps? My son has 1 so I just nap when he naps. Otherwise, if you have any support at all, you might need to reach out and ask if someone can come over and watch them while you get a nap in?

Unfortunately no nap. Toddler is nearly 3. No support either. Both families live overseas and husband works FIFO. Just got to suck it up 🤣

If your baby is waking a lot at night have you tried white noise? I play white noise in my room all night and my 4 week old wakes 1 or 2 times a night. It might not be the thing that’s working for her but I feel like it does and it’s free. There’s loads on Spotify that you can just play on loop.

Does your toddler go to daycare? Might be worth enrolling 1-2 days if you can. This was they get to play and interact and you get some time with Bub. Because they are 3 it’s easier to get in as the ratio of educator to child goes from 1-5 in toddler room to 1-10 in 3-5 room. Then you can have a rest to reset. Also getting out. Go to the park, picnic, play date etc and toddler will play and baby in pram on carrier. I have a 3 year old, newborn and army turned fifo husband. I do have some family though but I find getting out and doing this in the morning and maybe again I. The arvo (bike ride for toddler) really helps. Then in the middle they do some individual activities and I don’t feel guilty.