My baby has woken up upwards of 8 times already tonight. Nothing works. I am mentally and physically exhausted. This is week 3 of this and every night is worst than the last. Feeding doesn’t work, rocking works until I try to lie him down, co sleeping doesn’t work. He has a dummy but cannot keep it in his mouth so I have to hold it in. I tried to take it away a few nights ago but he screamed for 3 hours until I gave in.
All day all I think about is how horrific night time will be. I don’t enjoy any of being a mum as I’m consumed by how exhausted I am and how this will only get worse.
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It will end I promise, it’s hard but it’s temporary!! Night time scaries are a real thing. Ask for some help overnight, so you can get one night full sleep.
I’ve slept with my baby on my chest over night (not recommended) but it was the only way I got some rest. Do what is best for you, as well as the baby. Your headspace matters too xx
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