I'm going a bit crazy with my day sleep issue, hoping someone can help
EJ is 10 weeks old, demand-breastfed (usually every 2hrs) and has had problems with reflux (is on losec). Nights are fine at the moment (2 feeds but settles ok) but days are getting messy.
He is very much a catnapper, rarely sleeping more than a single sleep-cycle. But he's not a real awake bub either, it's not like he can sustain a long happy awake time. So he's not just one of those babies that is happy with a few short naps.
I feel like I'm constantly getting tired signs from him!
The problem is that he takes so long to get to sleep, yesterday I spent at least 30 mins settling him for every 40min nap! And it took an hour and a half for him to fall asleep for the night.
That is not a healthy way for a baby to spend his awake time! I want to be able to show him the world and love him and enjoy him, not just be rocking him all day long!
It doesn't matter if it's in my arms or in the bassinet, he will drift off then wake again, turning his head back and forth. Dummy or no dummy. I can't feed him to sleep cos he will scream if I so much as offer him the breast unless he decides he's hungry (and usually only after a sleep). I always swaddle him tight and try to give him a wind-down period with a story or something.
He does fall asleep in the car, but without fail will wake when we stop (sometimes even at traffic lights). And I can't afford the petrol of driving around for hours! (hmm maybe I need to get a job as a courier haha)
the obvious answer is the sling, but he hates it! Also I have a really bad back, so it's probably not going to be a good solution for us.
I know you've read my thread looking for help with similar issues, so I just wanted to duck in and offer hugs.
Although one thought I had (my DS is on Losec too), is his dose still correct for his weight? May be time to re-evaluate how much he's taking? Some of his behaviour sounds reflux-y...
The other thing I considered (my DS feeds every 2.5 hours), is if the frequent feeding and catnapping are a cycle of sorts. Not sure if there's an answer, because it feels cruel to stetch him out if he's hungry. I'm hoping he'll start wanting to feed less often of his own accord, and maybe with more in his tummy, he'll start sleeping longer. May be the same with your DS.
10week old napping issues
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