Falling asleep while feeding
Just recently I’ve become really drained and I’ve found it easier at nights for me to feed my LG on the bed with me (safe co-sleeping) but everytime I wake up after falling asleep I feel so bad and panic because even though I know I’m co sleeping in the safest way possible I feel so guilty for doing it and when I bring up how I accidentally fell asleep while feeding I get so much grief from my partners side of the family that I’ve stopped bringing it up to them.
How can I try and stay awake through nights feeds? I’ve already tried waking my partner up to talk to him he just rolls over and goes straight back to sleep (we also aren’t on good terms atm and don’t really wanna speak to each other it’s the case of still speaking for babies sake), I play games on my phone or watch videos and still fall back to sleep, I’ve tried sitting up and feeding but notice I start to drift and I don’t want to fall I’d prefer to lay down with baby and feed that way :(
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Co sleeping creates a wonderful emotional connection and isn’t bad at all (provided it’s done safely). Our society has turned it into this awful thing we do but in reality people have co slept since times immemorial and still do. I wouldn’t feel guilty. It’s hard enough as it is!
As long as you're safe co-sleeping i wouldn't feel guilty about it. I found that side lying while nursing had been the most comfortable for us, i tend to doze off after a while too. Someone is always going to have something to say, but if it's letting you get some much needed rest and baby as well i wouldn't let the outside noise deter you from doing what you feel is right. Continue following the Safe Sleep 7, you're doing great mama!
This is one of the reasons I started co sleeping! As long as you’re safely doing it, don’t worry! Side lying is the best for co sleeping breastfeeding. If you’re in the UK join UK cosleepers on fb it’s handy
I find sometimes a snack and some water helps me stay awake a bit longer. It's tough though isn't it
definitely 😩
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