I'm in 18 month sleep regression hell

SumnerBride

Hold me.

Just when I thought we were finally to a place where both kids could possibly STTN, she turns 18 months, and we're back to 3-5 times up at night.

I envy all of you moms with good sleepers. 

DD1 was okay at this age, but I remember this phase very well.  DH doesn't.  He thinks something is wrong with her.  And, we're getting the 18 month shots this week too.  Yay.

mamarazzi

You're not alone.  Let's hold each other.

In fact, I'm typing this as DS2 sleeps on my lap.  Because, you know, it's completely necessary to wake up only 2 hours after finally going down.

The 18 month sleep regression + four eye teeth and a molar trying to come in = FML.  DS2 has been getting up at least every couple of hours, needing to be rocked for 45 minutes after each waking and then getting up for the day by 6am.  I want to DIE.  Because that would mean uninterrupted sleep.

He had JUST, for the first time in his life, started STTN.  This sucks.  So much so that I'm taking him to the doctor tomorrow to rule out anything being wrong with him so I can justify CIO.

ETA: So sorry your DD isn't sleeping well.  I'm so sleep-deprived I forgot to mention that I hope she starts STTN again very soon.

Angela814

I hated the 18 month sleep regression! DD never sttn before it, but she would at least go to sleep on her own. She's 4 yrs now, and we're still working on getting her to fall asleep on her own! Stupid sleep regression. She's only sttn a handful of times now too. I also envy moms of good sleepers.

SumnerBride

mamarazzi:

You're not alone.  Let's hold each other.

In fact, I'm typing this as DS2 sleeps on my lap.  Because, you know, it's completely necessary to wake up only 2 hours after finally going down.

The 18 month sleep regression + four eye teeth and a molar trying to come in = FML.  DS2 has been getting up at least every couple of hours, needing to be rocked for 45 minutes after each waking and then getting up for the day by 6am.  I want to DIE.  Because that would mean uninterrupted sleep.

He had JUST, for the first time in his life, started STTN.  This sucks.  So much so that I'm taking him to the doctor tomorrow to rule out anything being wrong with him so I can justify CIO.

ETA: So sorry your DD isn't sleeping well.  I'm so sleep-deprived I forgot to mention that I hope she starts STTN again very soon.

WHEW!  So I'm not totally alone then?!  Sydney has been waking up at 4am for the last two weeks, and I've reached the end of my sleep deprivation rope.

I need to print this post and hang it somewhere that I can see it daily so that if there EVER comes a day when I think I want another, I will clearly remember this kind of crap and continue to take my pills.

Sorry your little guy is having a helluva time too.  It sucks.

Rebekah1021

Oh no! DD was always a crappy sleeper and I never had a full night's sleep.

Hope you get over it fast.

WifeyLindsay

Ugh, i'm sorry Sum! I'm starting to stress out about the lack of sleep phase of life i'm about to embarq on yet again. It seriously stresses me out! I am praying that DD#2 is better than DD#1 was. Anyways, maybe have a nice glass of wine?

AnnapolisLari

I completely forgot (blocked out) the 18 month regression. That would explain why DD is back in our bed every night. She's also been sick and had all 4 first year molars coming in over the last couple of weeks.

Yay! It means that this will end!!!!