Ok, just went and read your other two threads first, and think I should say that I am utterly horrified!

But, even with that, I will say that you are going through fairly normal sleep deprivation from what I remember. It is incredibly horribly evil and turns you into someone you do not like. I had somewhat similar problems with Diva. She was incredibly clingy. She would tolerate sitting in her bouncer or pram for about 10 minutes a day - never all at once. Once I got her off to sleep if I tried to put her down her eyes would snap open and she would start screaming for ages and I couldn't console her.

And you do just want sleep. 5 minutes peace. The ability to type with two hands, or even simple things like make food, have a shower and go to the toilet without hearing the baby screaming in the background. Even as a master of the sneak away, she would wake up after only 1 sleep cycle and it would start again.

The best I can suggest is to get a slightly larger cloth to swaddle him in. I could get her to calm down and sleep a little longer in a decent swaddle. I guess it made her feel more secure. I would then place a shirt or jumper I had worn near her. The smell of me near by offered a little bit more comfort and she would sleep a little longer.

You will get through this. Heck, if you got through THAT hospital, you and your son will be fine, and will bond. Just remember that in those times where it is tough, you have to love them just a little bit more.