DESPERATE for sleep!!!

cupcake1028

We were down to 1-2 feeds a night, and for the past two weeks now, 6 mo. old baby is waking up 4+ times, often multiple times in a row to feed. She woke up at 1 am last night and cried/nursed for 2 hours before finally going back to sleep. We've tried burping, rocking, singing, pacifier, gripe water... she just screams until she gets food, and even that sometimes won't put her back to sleep for more than 20 minutes at a time.

 FYI, she's never been a good sleeper: the only way she naps during the day is in my arms or the sling, and we co-sleep because I can't put her down in her crib at night without waking her up (at which point she just cries hysterically).

 My husband is exhausted and I am losing my f***ing mind!! Help!!!!!

mben1119

She's probably going through a growth spurt. Feed her when she wakes. It will pass.

mamaHippo23

Starting tonight, pay very close attention to how much she eats at these feedings and how hungry she truly seems. If you think she's just nibbling and could go without the feeding, she is old enough to try self-soothing. Wait and see if she puts h

arilevine

Can you try giving her cereal before bed?  Does she eat any solid durning the day?

Jenelle101

OH man, I feel your pain! Have you paid attention to how much she eats during the day? If she doesn't eat a lot during the day, that may be why she's so hungry at night. Does she eat solids?

stgn01

mamaHippo23:

Starting tonight, pay very close attention to how much she eats at these feedings and how hungry she truly seems.

Tonistrahan

I feel your pain mines doing the exact same thing, right down to naps I'mu lap. I'm trying sooo hard to not let him get used to sleeping with me at night. I think his feelings might be habit so I've been watering down his bottles, and he doesn't even fini

inateapot

I can tell you I'm going thru the same thing & feel your pain! I'm exhausted, too!!! Hopefully we'll get thru this...I just keep telling myself that i never have to do this again.... (we're SO DONE having kids)