10week old sleep issues

[luey]

Thanks. DS doesn't really like being on his tummy. We think he has a sore throat (again/still). He just doesn't want to be put down. He did/does settle in cot after middle of night feed. Just not any other time. We have a Hug a bub (wrap) but yesterday he fond it too restricting. He would sleep for very short periods in it but would end up crying because he couldnt move.

I hope this passes soon. I am getting so tired

[Kazbah]

Hi Luey,

that's a real pit I don't have any real answers, but when Pip was like this, I'd just camp on the recliner chair with him. He'd snuggle on his tum against my chest, with his head near my neck, and he'd sleep that way. I'd then be asleep on the recliner with him. It wasn't ideal, but we both did get sleep that way.

Or you could just try letting him into your bed for a few nights - the sound of your heart & breathing will settle him nicely.

*hugs*
kaz

[Ozziehoffy]

If you suspect that he's got a sore throat still/again..I'd take him to your GP for a check... Oskar has had a few throat infections and apparently his throat has been red raw .... he's had to go on antibiotics to help clear it. Also, if it is something like that, when they're so little it can quite quickly develop into other things. So, I would be taking a trip to doc's to check that as it can really disrupt their sleep. Oskar was waking ALL night when he had this. I hope that he settles back down for you again.

[luey]

Thanks Ozzie hoffy, he has been checked by a GP. His throat has not looked inflamed but doesn't mean it isn't sore.

HE has been a bit better, he likes being held to go to sleep now. Stupidly I feel as if I have 'done something wrong', and he will never be able to self settle yada yada yada. I know logically it is complete faddle but still I can't help comparing him with other bubs sleeping/self settling etc. I just need to get over the old fashioned way of thinking (cry to sleep) and do what he wants. I just need to learn -'It isn't bad to cuddle him if that is what he wants' and just because other babies sleep better are more content when awake doesn't mean I am a bad mummy. Besides he is far superior in other things ()