help..loosing patience

[Olive]

DD2's sleep seems to be getting worse was one wake up from 4-7.5 months which was fine, then she got a series of ear infection and everything went pear shaped.
i feel i get one thing better and something else gets worse.
yesterday day sleeps were crap, last night sleep great
today day sleeps great so i thought tonight would be great too..wrong..down at 6.30 woke at 8.30 which is unusual to be this early, i think shes just going back to sleep now-90 mins later and lots of crying.
ive been reading elizabeth pantely's no cry sleep solution but its more aimed at feed to sleep issues not waking and needing a quick feed issues (or like tonights issues)
i guess im not asking for magical answers but im slowly loosing it here, getting very frustrated, sleep deprived etc...
i *think* she may be teething but we have no teeth so far, she had a very slight temp today which makes me think it may be another ear infection as this is ear infection behaviour...sigh...
someone make me feel better..! pleassssssssse!

[lilima]

I really don't have a lot of advicce, but I hope it improves soon. If it makes you feel any better, my DD was sleeping through and has started waking again in the night. once the tooth came through, she reverted back to sleeping through.
and like you, I also had a 3yo to contend with, so still had to get up early.

have you tried cosleeping? Didn't work here, as she would just pull my nose, touch my face, kick and laugh, but might work for you

[Olive]

thanks hun!
DH doenst like cosleeping and to be honest i dont sleep much
i ordered a teething necklace the other night and should have been here today except for the postie strike
shes still awake.
between her and DD1 waking too im a zombie!

[MrsFabuloso]

I don't know if this will make you feel any better, but I know what you're going through. My DD suffers with ear infections and only in the past 4ish months has stopped waking 2-3 times a night (most nights, some nights are still bad). I know the frustration of sleep issues. Big hugs sweets!!

[thepixie]

10 months is a truly crapola age for sleep! Hate to say it babe, but we had a shocking time around then. It started getting better around 13-14 months. It seems forever away I know. But somehow you cope. I don't really remember how, but you do. for you that it doesn't last that long!

[Olive]

nooooooooo please dont say that!!
this is reallllllly putting DH off letting me have another baby
she's finally asleep...i think so up for 2 hours

[Junglemum]

9-12 months was the worst for DD1 and DD2 seems to following closely behind. She is sleeping in my arms as i type. She's snotty and wont sleep for longer than an hour in her bed! So it sux, but i'm right there with ya.

[skeetaboat]

nooooooooo please dont say that!!
this is reallllllly putting DH off letting me have another baby

After moaning about pregnancy & sleep deprivation waaaay too much, a 3rd is off the cards for us - DH can't take it that I can't take it ITMS.. and I think he's serious. So in case yours is like mine, breathe, push through, and moan to us if you need to get it out... remember that this too shall pass. Meanwhile I'd take her to the doc if you think she has an ear infection.

Hang in there, it soooooo sucks, but it *is* temporary. Can you get your oldest minded and catch a nap once or twice a week? My eldest is refusing to go down for a day sleep anymore, so I set him up with the computer (heaps of pre-school online games they can play) or a DVD and catch a few ZzZzZz's with the baby on the couch when I'm really desperate for some shut eye. I feel a hundred times better when I wake up, even if I only get an hour or so.

[Olive]

ange hope miss s is better soon and sleeping better also
skeet i know DH is serious too i'm going to see how she is today, if shes bad today we'll head to the dr.
well she woke at 1.06am fed and went down great but woke at 5am for the day

[thepixie]

I forgot to say that I did have some success after night weaning her, she began to wake less at night and sleep through about 75% of the time. But I didn't try that until she was 13 months and not sure if I would have got away with it sooner. You could give it a try if you're ready to do it and you think she is too.
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news!

[Olive]

pixie im going to try and shorten the night feeds, but havent had a chance to start yet the other night she only woke once and after being awake last night for 2 1/4 hours i wasnt game to try but that is the plan! i dont mind feeding if she goes straight back down and its only once!
asking much...!?

ETA i should mention DD1 slept through

[~Trish~]

Big hugs Olive . Sleep deprivation is the worst.

Regarding her constant ear infections - have you ever taken her to a paediatric chiropractor? I know it sounds bizarre, but sometimes when something is out of alignment it can cause other issues (like ear infections, eczema, etc.). It might be worth getting her checked out? I see a fantastic paediatric chiro in Ringwood so if you ever want their number, let me know

I hope she starts sleeping better for you soon .

[Nai]

Jols - we are the same! I have had no sleep for over a week now and it is driving me crazy! If I find a solution I will let you know

[Olive]

trish i had a friend see baden in ringwood for her sons ear infection, will see him if we get another!
she had been to the osteo when younger and was all good! thanks hun
nai must be teh age then hey

[~Trish~]

Definitely worth going to if she gets another one, it would be great if it solved the ear infection/sleep issue! I've seen Braden, he's great. The other chiros there are awesome too

[Liviam]

Oh Jols sleep deprevation is plain and simply inhumane!!! I'm a walking zombie right there with you. DS is still feeding 3 hours day and night and sleeping anywhere from 30 minutes to 2 hours day and night. It is truely doing my head in too. You are doing an amazing job just putting one foot in front of another with the little sleep you are getting. I definitely don't have the magic solution for you but I praying that you start getting some sleep soon. Your little girl must be exhausted too - if only you could explain that sleep will help that, LOL!! My mantra for the week is "Things WILL improve, Things WILL improve!!!" I've also sent my letter to Santa asking for some sleep please cause I've been a good girl!! Only a week to see if Santa got my letter.