anyone else have trouble "Sleeping when they sleep"

KKenworthy12

I am a nervous wreck with the whole sleep/SIDS thing and I am having so much trouble sleeping when my little guy sleeps...I just dont know how to help my anxitey of this and just relax.....I will even look at things on the internet about how rare it actually is and it doesnt help......Im so afraid hes going to need me when I am asleep....please tell me Im not the only one...how do you cope?

Dr.Loretta

DD cries when she needs me, and wakes me up.And there are times that she sleeps on my chest, so I know every movement.

That being said, there's so much to do around here that I rarely sleep when she sleeps.

missw22

I had a really hard time the first month sleeping when he slept because I would worry myself so much. Eventually I got my nerves calmed and got more in tune with my son meaning we could both sleep soundly and peacefully. You'll get use to it

dotty188

I had the same problem. I told my mom about it she just told me that i was being silly the baby is perfectly safe in the bed and if they need you, believe me you'll wake up.  She was right I tell myself she's safe and I'll wake up if she needs me before I go to bed and with out a doubt I always do.  Hope this helps.

kaylaw05

I was like that the first 2wks or so, but I have totally learned to sleep when DS sleeps.  DS has no problem letting us know when he's awake and needs something!

kb1005

I totally understand your anxiety.  I was like this for the first week or 2.  It will get better I promise!  Also, when she naps in her crib (she sleeps at night in our room) it is a huge piece of mind to me that we have an Angelcare monitor in there so I know she is okay. 

BonnieG79

I was the same way.  In fact, I wouldn't even roll over in bed and lay on my left side (DS sleeps in his bassinet to my right).  I have since learned to relax.  I have an Angelcare Monitor (which I highly recommend), DS sleeps swaddled (which is supposed to decrease the risk of SIDS), I don't smoke, there is a ceiling fan on in the room, and I am right next to him.  I have done everything I can do to keep him safe and with that knowledge, I can finally sleep.  (Of course that is after all the housework is done)