XP: getting ready to throw in the sleep towel

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This is more of a vent than an advice-seeking post. DD's sleep has gone to absolute shit. She wakes about 4-6 times between 10 am and six am. Last night, she just wanted to get up--she wasn't really "upset" crying, just being super loud and protesting, and wouldn't even nurse anymore. Thankfully, H took her and let me get some sleep. I've done everything the sleep books say to do--make sure she gets enough rest during the day, establish a bedtime routine, move bedtime earlier--all the early bedtime does is ensure that her first waking is even earlier, it seems. She's only three months, so I'm not thinking CIO for a few months now. I'm just wondering if I should say "screw it" to routine and put her to bed later, letting her nap earlier in the evening. Gah.

Happy Mother's Day, ladies.

[Glitter Tits]

If it makes you feel any better, my DD is almost 7 mths old and her sleeping is just as bad as your 3 mth old's. Sleep deprivation is a total bitch. It sounds like you're doing everything right. Hopefully, she is just having a growth spurt and goes back to sleeping better. GL.

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Same here. I am pretty much in constant bitch mode because of lack of sleep (my DD is 7.5 months). It gets better and then it gets worse. It will get better eventually...at least that is what I keep telling myself.

[winebaby]

Screw the routine! At that age I just put DS to bed when we went to sleep around 9 or 10. At least then I could usually guarantee I got a couple hours before he woke. Even at 7 months I don't put him to bed until 8 or 8:30. The earlier bed times have never worked for us.

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May 13, 2012 20:22:36 GMT -5 winebaby said:

Screw the routine! At that age I just put DS to bed when we went to sleep around 9 or 10. At least then I could usually guarantee I got a couple hours before he woke. Even at 7 months I don't put him to bed until 8 or 8:30. The earlier bed times have never worked for us.

See, this is what I suspect we may have to do, despite what all the sleep books say. H and I went out tonight and left her with my mom and I just put her down to sleep now, so we'll see how she does tonight!

[humpty]

May 13, 2012 21:49:47 GMT -5 @dontcallmeshirley said:

See, this is what I suspect we may have to do, despite what all the sleep books say. H and I went out tonight and left her with my mom and I just put her down to sleep now, so we'll see how she does tonight!

Hope it works out well for you both.

[BettyBookWorm]

I'm sorry OP.

DD is a relatively good sleeper. We had gold until we transitioned to the crib, and now its hit or miss. Usually we can get good sleep until around 5am. Occasionally we have a bad night (up every 3 hours due to teething or gas) but nothing like what you describe. The few nights we have had that were bad made me feel a whole lot for people who have been going through major sleep issues.

3 months is hard to go on little sleep (7 months?! PP ouch) and I only hope it gets better for you. You have to do what works for you, I think. Take what you want from the Sleep recommendations or "experts" but ultimately every situation (and every baby) is different.

The best to all who are having difficulties. (((hugs)))

[miss1991]

May 13, 2012 14:45:57 GMT -5 @dontcallmeshirley said:

This is more of a vent than an advice-seeking post. DD's sleep has gone to absolute shit. She wakes about 4-6 times between 10 am and six am. Last night, she just wanted to get up--she wasn't really "upset" crying, just being super loud and protesting, and wouldn't even nurse anymore. Thankfully, H took her and let me get some sleep. I've done everything the sleep books say to do--make sure she gets enough rest during the day, establish a bedtime routine, move bedtime earlier--all the early bedtime does is ensure that her first waking is even earlier, it seems. She's only three months, so I'm not thinking CIO for a few months now. I'm just wondering if I should say "screw it" to routine and put her to bed later, letting her nap earlier in the evening. Gah.

Happy Mother's Day, ladies.

I understand how you feel! I alway's hear people talk about my kid eats this and sleeps like this and at 10 months we are still waking up I have tried CIO but I can't I am a wussy Mom and to me crying= she needs me. I am of no help but just wanted to know I felt your pain.

Your baby is still young. I am not sure how you are parenting but maybe a routine would be good. Good Luck!