Struggling with death

This is a very sensitive area. I have one little boy who is almost 2 and since I’ve had him I feel I really can’t cope with the death of other children. Even children I don’t know personally. I could cry on and off for a few days when I hear about a child dying but even after the dust has settled everytime I think of the child again I cry. Again this is of no relationship to me. I keep imagining what parents put in their coffins and how awful it must be and I can’t get the images out of my head. Is this normal because it doesn’t seem normal to me. I should note I am also pregnant again

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It could be possible signs of anxiety, but I’m not 100% sure I would definitely see a doctor or health professional as they may be able to help.
I have a lot of anxiety around my daughter dying, I know I shouldn’t and it’s such a horrible thought to even think about it but it took over my life. I wouldn’t let her go out anywhere without me because I was afraid something would happen. I wouldn’t let her sleep over at her dad’s house because again, thought something would happen.

It’s normal to worry about our children and what’s to come in the future but if it’s starting to affect your daily life then I would definitely suggest speaking to a professional about it as they can help with medication & therapy ❤️ sending you lots of love as I know how difficult it can be being in a similar situation xxx

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My 5 week old is always up from 1am every hour grunting and squeaking and just won’t sleep. I end up having to bring him with me and I’m worried I’m creating a rod for my own back. I’m exhausted. First half of the night he’s okish. But from 1/2 it’s absolute hell. He farts a lot then as well but I just dunno what to do. Last night was the worst it’s been.

Not sure what’s wrong- 5months

Has anyone experienced any of the below problems with their baby?
He’s always a happy baby so this is completely not him. He’s a terrible sleeper but now it’s worse, if it could.

He’s was EBF but now on formula for the last 2 weeks. 2 days in a row now he’s vomitted a lot of milk out everywhere in the evening and just before bed.
For example I was walking around the room with him around 18:45 and it just came out of no where everywhere.

He’s very miserable and takes ages to get to sleep. Crying lots.
He’s been dribbling a lot, flushed one cheek but I can’t see any teeth coming.

All night he just won’t settle in his cot. Sometimes just starts crying hysterically and I can’t settle him at all.

A very tired mama.

Any advise on what it could be?

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My lo is 7.5 months and has recently struggled to be put in her cot for naps/sleep. She will sleep on me but as soon as I lie her down wide awake! Help!

Pregnancy insomnia??!

Hey, I’m 28 weeks and this is my 3rd baby. For the past 2 weeks I am able to get to sleep fine but really struggling with 3-4am wake ups. Once I wake up I cannot get back to sleep, meaning come 9-10am I am absolutely exhausted. Has anyone gone through this and is able to shed some tips on what might help
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Is there any correlation between sleeping through the night and types of feeding?

Did your baby age 0-6months sleep through the night, 6 hours or more, and how were they fed? It always see like formula fed babies sleep through the night sooner than breastfed babies.

Sleeping through

If your baby is sleeping through the night are you ever nervous about saying that to other parents with babies of the same age? My toddler no longer sleeps through without coming into our bed but did until about 11 months old and now my 11 week old has been sleeping solid for 3 or 4 weeks now. I always feel like I can’t say it to other mums because it comes across like I’m showing off…I know what the sleep deprivation feels like and how you can just resent anyone for anything🤣 but I kind of feel like I can’t relate sometimes.