My babies have both stayed awake for longer periods from early on, so its not unusual. Sometimes they need help to sleep, othertimes they just don't sleep.

Babies often 'wake up' at around 2 weeks too, so it could just be all normal newbrn behaviour. Do you have both kids today? does dd have a sleep? can you lie down with the baby and feed and hopefully both of you get some sleep?

DS and i spent some lovely days lounging around on the bed feeding and sleeping.


Pumping is quite different to breastfeeding, just keep feeding and you will keep making milk.

can dd sit in the bath comfortably? my fall back is to jump in the bath with both kids, it can destress everyone.