Comments on: Losing my mind to sleep deprivation http://www.mothersalwaysright.com/losing-mind-sleep-deprivation/ If not, ask Gran Sat, 27 Aug 2016 22:31:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=4.3.5 By: Molly http://www.mothersalwaysright.com/losing-mind-sleep-deprivation/#comment-270278 Fri, 09 Jan 2015 20:28:14 +0000 http://www.mothersalwaysright.com/?p=7740#comment-270278 Sleep deprivation is the single hardest thing about tiny babies I think. But they are so tiny for such a short time, I think somehow we just get through it. Cake also helps.

]]> By: Kirsty Wyatt http://www.mothersalwaysright.com/losing-mind-sleep-deprivation/#comment-270249 Fri, 09 Jan 2015 11:07:33 +0000 http://www.mothersalwaysright.com/?p=7740#comment-270249 I love your honest and raw blog posts.

You are a much stronger woman than I, Molly. With my first, just a few days of constant cluster feeds and a few hours sleep broke me and I caved into formula feeding merely so that dear husband and I could share the night feeds. I’m 6 weeks away from being due my 2nd and whilst I can’t wait for the newborn cuddles, the sleep deprivation is daunting.

Here’s to hoping it gets better for you all.

]]> By: The Breastest News http://www.mothersalwaysright.com/losing-mind-sleep-deprivation/#comment-269772 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 10:56:27 +0000 http://www.mothersalwaysright.com/?p=7740#comment-269772 Aww sleep deprivation is so hard :( I’m praying my 2nd won’t be as bad as Logan, he never slept through the night until he was 13 months old @_@ And like your little angel he wanted to feed every 1-2 hours at some points. I was knackered. I really hope you find a solution that suits you both well and you manage to get some well deserved sleep soon. I have no advice really but completely feel your pain *hugs* xx

]]> By: Molly http://www.mothersalwaysright.com/losing-mind-sleep-deprivation/#comment-269771 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 10:49:58 +0000 http://www.mothersalwaysright.com/?p=7740#comment-269771 Oh 8 hours – I remember that! In fact, I remember when I’d moan that I felt tired if I had less than 9 hours sleep! NINE HOURS! I didn’t know I was born.

]]> By: Molly http://www.mothersalwaysright.com/losing-mind-sleep-deprivation/#comment-269770 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 10:49:22 +0000 http://www.mothersalwaysright.com/?p=7740#comment-269770 Thank you so much for your lovely comment Fi. Your advice is really useful – definitely going to re-read that section of the book (if I can keep my eyes open long enough to focus!). It turns out baby girl has silent reflux, which would explain things. Her sleep last night was a bit better as we propped her up and she slept on a slope. Fingers crossed that works again!

]]> By: Molly http://www.mothersalwaysright.com/losing-mind-sleep-deprivation/#comment-269769 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 10:48:03 +0000 http://www.mothersalwaysright.com/?p=7740#comment-269769 Oh yay to that. I’ve heard about “Twilight nannies” which basically come to your home and do the night shift with babies. They sound AMAZING! It’s what rich people have – just need to win the lottery and find myself one of those! x

]]> By: Complicated Gorgeousness http://www.mothersalwaysright.com/losing-mind-sleep-deprivation/#comment-269767 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 10:42:48 +0000 http://www.mothersalwaysright.com/?p=7740#comment-269767 I don’t care what people say but this lack of sleep thing with newborns IS actually one of the hardest things you have to do in life. It swamps everything and is a robber of joy. With my oldest two they didn’t begin to sleep through until they started weaning. My youngest is a terrible sleeper but we get at least four or five hour stretches which I think is just enough for your body to cope again. I have no advice as I am sure you have tried everything. I find loads of moaning and finding kindred spirit moaners is the way ahead 😉 in the interim. Failing that I wish you a lottery win and a wet nurse. Best of luck xx

]]> By: Fi Star-Stone http://www.mothersalwaysright.com/losing-mind-sleep-deprivation/#comment-269765 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 10:27:51 +0000 http://www.mothersalwaysright.com/?p=7740#comment-269765 Hello lovely!

Firstly – here’s a gentle hug – its so hard I know, I’ve been there too and with Oz it was so much harder as Boo was only 12 months and teething. That foggy head, that constant thought on sleep. Sleep oh sleeeeeep, come to meeeee!

Honey, give yourself a break – you are doing a fantastic job. Only YOU know what is best for your little one.

Yes, of course I know I advise lots of parents with routines or tips on getting better sleep but essentially it is THEM that know best. Trust your instincts always. Listen to the advice but only act on what YOUR think will work or what is best.

Every child is different, every family is different.

Here if you need a chat anytime.

Big love xx

P.S – I know you have a download of my book – scroll to the sleep deprivation bit, lots of tips for surviving the zombie days.

]]> By: Kate Takes 5 http://www.mothersalwaysright.com/losing-mind-sleep-deprivation/#comment-269764 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 10:23:41 +0000 http://www.mothersalwaysright.com/?p=7740#comment-269764 Oh Lord that brings it all back! How do we survive it??! I co-slept with all of mine but it’s still knackering. I think someone else giving the last night feed (bottle as necessary) and you go to bed early is a bit of help – but it’s a long way off 8 hours! Wishing you all the luck. x

]]> By: Kate http://www.mothersalwaysright.com/losing-mind-sleep-deprivation/#comment-269763 Tue, 06 Jan 2015 10:12:05 +0000 http://www.mothersalwaysright.com/?p=7740#comment-269763 Oooh, yes – also crossing my fingers on your behalf!

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