Insomnia one year PP

No tips or tricks here unfortunately but im 6 months pp and the exact same. Other than my LO sleeps through. But I find myself lying here awake for 3/4 hours just dropping back off as LO wakes 🙈 you’re not alone here ☺️🤦🏼‍♀️

Hi I’m exactly same 2y pp. The only things that helped was my husband took over the night shifts around 18month if that’s at all available to you? This was because he can sleep anywhere, anytime and yes our daughter was waking up a few times but he could settle her fairly quickly. Once his head touched the pillow he was back to being fast asleep so it really wasn’t the biggest deal to him. Whereas if I woke up I’d then be awake for hours which almost seemed unfair on me which thankfully he recognised. We wished we started it sooner. So now that I don’t physically get up it helps me to stay sleepy and drift back off. Also magnesium body butter helped and I listen to the calm app with headphones on to their sleep stories instead of looking at my phone. All this may not work for you but it worked for me Xx

Before having my LO I always struggled to switch off and sleep. I find reading really helps as it stops me from ‘thinking’. I try to read familiar books so they aren’t too interesting or stimulating. I eventually got to the point where I would only need to read a couple of pages before I was drifting.
I have a kindle which is good as means I don’t need a light in.

No tips as unfortunately we are in the same position and we co sleep on a floor bed. Shes also breast fed so she just helps herself throughout the night. Our girl is then always walking off and screeching 🤣 she also struggles with naps in the day etc. Its just a bit of a cheeky cycle atm. Eventually though they won't need us in the night and they will sleep better etc. I'm currently sat with her watching Flushed Away. I think because we've tried everything and if she won't settle I just take it as the start of the day 🤣

Long term use of Magnesium glycinate (also known as magnesium bisglycinate) is the best form of magnesium for trouble falling asleep.