Sleep regressions make me regret having a child

It gets better. I know it’s hard to think that way when you’re going through it but it does. I kept telling myself it’s not the baby’s fault and he’s suffering just as much. He doesn’t know and can’t control it and will only need you to fall asleep for a short period of time. I have two under two and my first has never been a good sleeper but now that he’s almost two, he’s gotten so much better and I sometimes miss the night where I had to rock him and stay up with him.

I went through the same thing with my baby she was 6 months when she went through it I thought I never survived especially when I was doing it alone and my husband was right there just looking and going asleep on me.

My husband is the same. Useless. He’s either not home for weeks because of work or when he’s home he sleeps through everything. 💔

But thank you for some encouragement. He eventually slept at 5:30am. And still asleep at almost 9. I feel like a shell of a human being. Coffee will be my saving grace today.

Damn… I understand how shitty it feels to not have sleep, but realize this is a child that doesn’t know how to regulate themselves and NEEDS you to be with them. There has been some nights where I just get up and let them play again… are they teething / in pain? Usually that’s what has my daughter cry in the middle of the night. It’s totally normal and I think this is the sacrifice we make as parents, kids are NOT going to act how we WANT them to to make our lives easier. As parents it’s our job to take care of all of their needs. I feel for you but please try to shift your mindset before you treat them in a way you’ll regret one day 🫶🏼

It sounds like they fell asleep it’s the best feeling! Just know this won’t last forever

Well, I thought the kicks at 6, 8 and 10 month regressions were bad until my now 15m gives me the soundest resounding slaps I have ever received, and pulls on my hair for no reason. The teething phase is hard, I love them with my life, but babes, I need sleep!

I don’t understand why they choose to do gymnastics in bed at night rather than sleep. You’re not alone mama. We all pray to see that light at the end of the tunnel ❤️🫂

Girl. The 4m and 6m regressions with TWINS absolutely solidified that we will not have any more babies 😅😅 I feel you

This was me. I absolutely cannot believe I made it through. It really affected my mental and physical health. He started sleeping better at 14 months. But for months when he was younger he would wake 4-8 times a night. I was suicidal for a while.
I’m pregnant now and I’m terrified of this happening again. It keeps me up at night worried about it. I don’t know how I’ll make it through a second time.
So, basically, I see you. I hear you. Will he play near you while you sleep? My boy wouldn’t for long but I could get a half nap in for about 20 mins.
Instead of trying for 3 hours to get him back to sleep, let him stay awake but he has to entertain himself.