I have to agree... and geez looking forward to the next 6 weeks myself
Its an endurance test matey & he is doing well... Matilda didn't sleep at all during the day during the first 6 weeks other than 10 minute stints. She woke every 2 hours in the night but we co-slept so I got more sleep with not having to move much. After 6 weeks she still woke every 2 hours overnight but I could move easier after the c/s so I would get up to do nappy changes etc...
I think like Fi said, make a list of different things to try & try one thing a night & see what works.
*lights dim
*music?
*only quiet noise around him, shhh noises rather than loud movements, no talking etc
* elevate his head end of the bed to help with wind.
* try different sleeping positions, on his side... see if that helps him stay asleep & then roll him on his back when he's deeply sleeping. (maybe pat his bum or gently rock him until he is asleep)
* Aromatherapy, burn lavender oil in the room.
* Have Jacob take over for 2 hours so you can sleep... use ear plugs
I know you know most of these, but if you compile a list & work through them like Fi said at least you feel like you are working on something & you are getting to know what Charlie likes too. Goodluck Tegan & I will be there in a few days *hugs*
Does he like movement? You could hire a hammock, they move just with the babies weight so no need for batteries or anything. Or maybe walk round with him in the pram and then leave him to sleep in it once he falls asleep?
I haven't used it myself but have heard that "sounds for silence" CD is meant to be quite soothing.
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