Scrappy - Tallon is only JUST starting to have stretches of sleep longer than about 2 or 3 hours. Day sleeps are still a bit of a struggle. And we had many times where he would only fall asleep (and stay asleep!) if I was cuddling him, or if he was lying on my chest. The hugabub suggestion is a good one. I have one, but have only really used it when going out. The things I need to get done around the house I don't feel like I can do with him in it. But anything is worth a try!

My mum keeps telling me I'm spoiling him cuddling and feeding him to sleep all the time... but I feel it's paying off.. because he's starting to sleep longer now and he really is SUCH a happy baby

I just keep in mind that he's a new little person that has NO idea what's going on in this world, and needs the reassurance of having his mummy & daddy there to cuddle him and make him feel safe. I didn't have a problem with constant crying, but he would just wake all the time after falling asleep.

Just remember at this early stage both of you still need to get used to each other, so just try and relax and give her what she needs for a little while. Forget about trying to get anything done. Catnap WITH her during the day while cuddling. Enlist DH or family to do stuff around the house so you can just relax with bubs.

Big hugs to you tho. I know it's tiring. But it's amazing how your body adjusts! Hope you feel much better soon.