My DD (who used to STTN beautifully) is now going through a phase of being up all night long. It is taking a toll on all of us. I am so beyond exhausted and I am starting to worry about my other little baby.
Do you think the new baby can grow properly if I'm not getting enough sleep? Could this be hurting the baby? I don't know what I'm going to do!
Re: how bad is it to not be sleeping?
I don't know the definitive answer to this, but I think the toll is more likely to be on your body, than on baby bahama's body. You're tired because your body is doing a lot more than it used to do. That's my sense, anyway.
But I can't imagine how difficult this must be for you. Do you have any relatives around who might be willing to come over for a few hours once or twice a week to let you get a nap in? Can DH take over on the weekends so you can get some sleep? Hang in there - I hope it gets better soon!