catherine_as1 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Hi everyone. Wasn't sure where to put this I had a baby three months ago. Before baby, sleep was a priority- I strongly believe in the importance of sleep. I used to sleep 8-9 hours a night, and sleep well. I felt great. Now, I don't sleep- I haven't had an uninterrupted night's sleep in three months. I may sleep 5 hours at a time at most. I am now back at work and can't sleep during the day, but I never could- can't fall asleep with too many things swirling in my mind. Once I am up with baby at night it's hard to get back to sleep. Sharing night feeds/waking with husband isn't an option- he hasn't missed a night's sleep yet and probably never will. I am feeling the effects. Can't concentrate at work, worn down, sick, irritable, angry etc. Any advise? Link to comment
ElleB Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Have you tried co-sleeping? If that's not an option, you could try going to bed earlier and accepting that evening time will be sacrificed for a while. It does get easier and the baby will sleep longer! Link to comment
MBC Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 Ru on a Whole30 ATM?. I used to take sleep easy tablets before bed but then I just did two whole30 s and I fall alseep so fast. Link to comment
KayKay Posted November 7, 2014 Share Posted November 7, 2014 I hate to say this but I didn't get a full night's sleep until my second child was about 4! Not that this is the norm for every mom. It will get better! But you might want to say good bye to the 8-9 hours for bit and get rest where you can. Co-sleeping is a great idea. And why can't your husband help at night? Now's the time to reset those expectations before years have passed and you're even more exhausted and resentful. (Not that I speak from experience ) Link to comment
northof60 Posted January 8, 2015 Share Posted January 8, 2015 I know this is an older post, but this is my biggest struggle! I have an 8 month old who never.ever.sleeps. I'm not looking for help getting him to sleep, but any other moms out there trying whole30 while trying to not turn into a zombie? I average 2-3 hours at any one time during the night. No sleep=no energy=cravings =bad eating =horrible cycle. I feel so desperate and out of control. I start my 30 days this Saturday. ..here's hoping I can manage Link to comment
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