Anyone else having a very difficult morning?
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I'm feeling the exact same!! We've been waking hourly for 6 weeks, last few nights he's done 2 hourly so that's been better but I am really starting to consider it! Scream cried all the way around Tesco in the carrier this morning! I was so close to tears!! You're doing amazing, you've got this xxx
Oh gosh I am so sorry. Every baby is different so don't compare with babies who can sleep anytime anywhere!! My boy cries before every nap when he's overtired. We use the huckleberry sweet spot which helps. Do you breastfeed? That's the only thing that can stop my baby crying.
@Katie thank you so much this really brought tears to my eyes! It’s amazing to just read things like this and get support from complete strangers, I really appreciate you reading and replying❤️
@Taya I knew motherhood wasn’t going to be easy but I really thought it might have been a little easier by now, I mean some days are better than others but it’s definitely the hardest job in the world! Thank you so much, I hope it gets better for you soon! Xxx
@Lillian thank you so much! That’s so true and I also use the huckleberry sweet spot, I then paid extra for the sleep plan but I just feel like I need more of a 1-1 support from a sleep consultant maybe but not sure if I really want to be paying so much for it so it’s a hard one😩 and my baby is formula fed unfortunately, he’s started to have less of his bottles at the minute too for some reason, it’s a chore trying to get his bottles down him x
I really recommend the just chill mama sleep course. It’s really gentle (not very expensive) and introducing self settling in a comforting way that in my eyes aligns with responsive parenting and creating a secure attachment. I sought advice from a sleep consultant but tbh didn’t really feel comfortable with the approach she suggested so followed the just chill mama approach instead. Some things I did take away though are: Baby opposite side of the room in crib/ cot and perhaps even moving to own room. Without me in the room (my husband instead) baby sleeps so much better with less frequent wakes. Trying to leave baby to whinge when they wake up for 5/10 mins to see if they self settle rather than immediately feed. Following a routine and sticking to it, mimicking the bedtime routine for naps too. Perseverance and consistency is key and don’t be afraid for an earlier bedtime if naps have been rubbish. Hope this helps a little x
@Alice thank you so much I will look into this! Also thank you for the tips and advice I really appreciate it xx
I completely understand how you feel and I relate to that! Before I became a mum I thought that all babies sleep through the night. But it turned out a lot of babies wake up so many times which leads to the mum having insufficient, broken sleep… If it wasn’t for the endless, unconditional love for our babies, we wouldn’t be able to survive this. Sleep is so important. Also I follow one very nice body-positive Australian influencer who has a 2 month old son, she ended up in ER after a week of no sleep - she felt the most depressed she has ever been in her life and she needed help to get some sleep. Despite how hard it is, we will get through it 💪 It’s all worth it as we have our precious little angels 💙
You’re absolutely not alone in feeling this way, and there’s no judgment here at all—just support. Sleep deprivation is so incredibly tough, and it’s completely understandable that it’s affecting your mood. You’re doing your absolute best, and your little one is so lucky to have you. I’ll also be trying to teach my little girl how to fall asleep independently. It’s definitely a skill, and like any skill, it takes time, patience, and consistency. Sleep training is such a personal decision, and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach—what matters most is finding something that feels right for you and your baby. Sending you so much strength and support. You’re not alone in this, and things will get better. Be kind to yourself—you’re doing an amazing job.