Losing sleep

Hey, I’m originally from Toledo! 😊 Just wanted to say it’s so draining but it will not last forever and it's perfectly normal to cluster feed and wake up frequently in the beginning! Hugs!

@Rose yeah I know that this is my second time doing this but my first time doing it with a toddler so I’m just trying to figure out how to keep myself awake so I can be there for my toddler at the same time. trying to keep my eyes open throughout the night is so hard. It’s only been a few days doing it so I’m not exhausted yet but a couple more months I’m probably gonna be sleep deprived and I don’t want that.

There’s nothing you can do outside of the regular swaddle, paci, white noise, full belly thing unfortunately. It’s biologically normal for a newborn to wake up constantly.

When I breastfed, it was usually when the baby would wake up more often, so at bedtime, I would just pump and bottle feed, burp him, and that would help me sleep a good 3-4 hours rather than 2. Also, it might be annoying hearing this, cause I’m not good at following this next advice, but you’ll have to adjust your sleep schedule. No longer are you gonna match your older kid or husband bedtime, you need to sleep when baby sleeps. No matter the criticism or lack of house work you get done. It’s only a stage and I wish I followed this more with my first two kids.

@Naidelyn okay with the sleep when baby sleep advice I am a stay at home . So it’s hard to do that with a toddler who has 1 nap time a day and he’s very active. I know I could pop tv on but that don’t always work and I also feel guilty doing it . I also have a hard time sleeping when baby is sleeping. I’m up when the sun up even if I didn’t get no sleep. Should I just drink some caffeine tea or coffee at night and morning. and just deal with it until this time of his life pass? Because I’ll be honest at night every two hours I’m dozing off breast feeding him which I don’t like because I don’t want to hurt him because of how tired I am . I guess my question is how do you guys cope with the lack of sleep and still be able to tend to your toddler? Also cope with lack of sleep at night caring for infant

My twins are still in the slow cooker, so take this with a grain of salt, but I would say avoid caffeine as much as possible, as that just blocks your sleepy signals but you aren't actually getting any energy, so you'll just feel more exhausted. Try and get in sync with your body and babies as much as possible. When your baby sleeps, sleep. Stick your toddler in the play pen (if it still contains him) and he can nap too. Or nap when your toddler naps. Don't feel guilty over turning on the tv for a bit to get some rest, this is only temporary and remember that you don't need the strength, God's strength is made perfect in your weakness. Trust him, and rest whenever you possibly can. You're doing a great job, this is just a trying season. Praying for you!

Make sure they are fully fed, and try to get their gas out as much as possible! I recommend the bicycle legs trick, don’t stop doing it till no more gas comes out, it has worked wonders for me!! Also make sure they’re not over/under dressed based off the temperature of the room.

@Zoé thank you so much for what you said I really appreciate it and you are right God is my strength and I really rely on him for strength and I on my own. You are so sweet thank you for that reminder. I did stop drinking coffee but I do drink tea that does have caffeine but it does help me stay up during the day so I can be able to interact with my toddler. Plus for some reason after I have a baby it’s hard for me to try and sleep when baby is sleeping but I’m at work on it I’ll pray and let the Lord guide me in this

Also thank you everyone for your help

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