Help having mommy break down

Clery

I love my lo so much and am so ever grateful she is here but she does not sleep. She naps for 20 mins in her crib at night I put her down at 8 and she screams out off and on for almost two hours. She only want s me not dh. Today I nursed her and put her in crib she woke right up. She was screaming an I picked her up she fell asleep in my arms for like a minute. Now she has been up for four hours. Almost time for the bed time routine. I cried and cried and she just looked at me. I just want it to get better. All I want to do is eat!!! Thx for letting me vent. It is so hard

xleslieraex

::hugs::

I am so sorry.

JenyM

Is she teething? Does she have gas?Have your called the pedi to make sure your not missing something? Is she hungry? Have you tried putting her in the swing? Rocking her in a rocking chair until she's in a deep sleep (like 20min in) then transfer. I know these are not ideal for the long term but right now you need some sleep!

JenyM

Wanted to add but on my phone and I can't edit. I just went thru a no sleep phase. It sucked. I actually slept on the floor next to the crib holding my lo's hand a couple of times. No friggin lie.

Clery

JenyM:

Wanted to add but on my phone and I can't edit.I just went thru a no sleep phase. It sucked. I actually slept on the floor next to the crib holding my lo's hand a couple of times. No friggin lie.

Thx for ur suggestions, feel better. Still no sleep though. Had peanut butter and jelly sandwich, dh almost home. 

TravelinMama

:::hugs:::

happyhoopla

*Hugs* I'm so sorry that your having such a rough day.

LemonLime10

Oh no! How long has this been going on? Have you considered co-sleeping?

Mrs.Brink

I wasn't a fan of cosleeping in the beginning but I'll nurse the boys with them laying on my chest and they'll both go right out and will sleep pretty deep (Liam 2-4hrs and Aaric all night).  I do this during the day too at home so I can get some extra sleep. I'm still living off of soups and... sandwiches. Anything quick and microwavable..especially some pb&j on toast.

Hope it gets better ((hugs))

duhdaisy86

Hugs...

hking76

Definitely call your Pedi, even if she/he says its normal, you'll have that reassurance.  It will pass, hang in there, you are doing a great job!  [[hugs]]

CareBear2005

I feel your pain...my son was like this, that's why we ended up cosleeping...and I would hold him for naps as well. It sucked when I wanted some space/time to myself, but thankfully he was able to transition to his crib pretty easily around 12.5 months. Now it seems like a distant memory, but it was a frustrating time for sure! Hugs!!

mrsmiller06

(((Hugs))) I'm so sorry sweetie!! I remember dd went through a horrible no sleep phase right about the same age. I hope it gets better for you soon :-)

mchell9

I am so sorry you are having a tough time.  IMO it sounds like LO is super over-tired and needs some kind of sleep training. 

*April2005*

I ate dinner holding LO in my lap tonight because she cried whenever I put her down.  (DH was still at work.)  Luckily DD doesn't have much trouble napping/sleeping, but it is hard when she's awake and only wants me to hold her.  Have you tried a pacifier to soothe her?  That works for DD when she won't settle down for a nap.  She often falls asleep after I feed her but then wakes up as soon as I put her down.  My mom suggested using a hot water bottle to warm up her bassinet (*before* you put the baby in it of course--not with the baby).  I haven't tried that yet, but maybe it would work for you.

JenyM

Also my ds has a lovey he sleeps with. Its like the softest mini blanket with an animal head (he has 3- a bear, dog and tiger). He loves to snuggle with it and sleep. I also have the sleep sheep, baby einstein classical cds on repeat, the friggin twilight turtle, black out shades in his room. Its like the perfect sleeping atmosphere. Ridic but whatever works. As far as eating, do u have an exersaucer/jumperoo/walker? Put her in that in the kitchen so u can eat.

Staribeth

Big hugs! This is difficult stuff. When L gets really crazy and won't go down, I bring hum to bed with me. It's not what I want long term, but you have to get some rest. I hope things calmed down for you!

PurpleK26

Kaygan was like this. She ended up sleeping in her Boppy till she was 4 months old. I know you may end up thinking a lot of these suggestions are something you'll have to break her of later, but try some of them anyways. I wanted her to sleep more than I cared about breaking any habit later, and she ended up transitioning well with every change... We just waited till it seemed like she was ready!