I can't believe I'm posting these sorts of questions again! I thought it was going to be so different the 2nd time around. But Jade is getting more and more like her brother was sleepwise - and that is a very scary and depressing thought. I swear we'll end up splitting up or in counselling.

I just can't understand how a tiny baby (3 wks old) can stay awake from 930am to 430pm. How can she resist sleep so much even when she's on the boob constantly and is held in our arms. I feed her till she's so full she throws up and we hold her and rock her and pat her, her eyes will be rolling in her head but still she won't sleep. When she does nod off, she's awake again in 20-30 mins. We've tried almost everything we know and nothing helps.

I know the first 6-8 weeks are hard and all that. I'm expecting that and don't mind so much. I just really don't understand how it's possible for her to stay awake when everything is in place for her to sleep? And I'm sure it can't be good for her.

I can just see the next 2 years ahead of us with being up 4, 5, 6 times a night again, just as her brother has finally improved. We have had about 15 sleep throughs in the past 2 years and are exhausted.

I also know there's not much you can say to help us, just wanted to cry on your collective shoulders! Thanks as usual for listening!