Can’t cope with sleep deprivation anymore

Hi mama! I know this experience well, but I was dealing with this with 5 month old at the time.

Do you know what’s causing him to wake? Is he on a schedule? Or could he be overtired and just irritable and can’t get to sleep.

I want to let you know you’re not alone. Again, you’re not alone. Do you have anyone in your village to help you get some sleep or to help you out?

What do his naps look like at the moment? When does his last nap end before bedtime? 😊

I know it’s probably not what you want to hear but I’m going to say it…. I promise you it won’t last. My daughter was an awful sleeper all the way up until about 10/11 months and then she started sleeping through (ish) I was the same, didn’t enjoy having her in my bed and was so miserable, but now she doesn’t need me so much in the night…. I miss it!!! Not the tiredness, but I miss the cuddles !

Hang on in there, because it won’t last. I used to hate people saying that to me because in the moment it feels like it will last forever. But I promise you it won’t!

I'd look at the whole days sleep. What time does he wake, nap and go to bed?

Being up so long in the night suggests that needs adjusting.

It's not giving in/giving them what they want. They are a baby and you make them feel safe so they want to be close to you. It's biologically normal not manipulation.

Is there a way to have their cot in your room so they are close but not in your bed so you both get some sleep?