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Losing the plot

Dexter&11Dexter&11 member
in February 2014 Moms
I've just tried to explain to a 6.5 month old baby that I need a five minute break or my questionable sanity will be non-existent! Today I have reached the edge :(
I'm tired as my normal STTN baby has had me up from 3 the past two days, and refused to go back to sleep til 9 in the evening unless she's cuddled. I know this is the norm for some of you, but I'm not used to it at all. If I'm tired then my diabetes plays up, which makes me feel worse.
Hating myself as I'm taking the tiredness out on LO by being grumpy and not wanting to interact with her unless I have to
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Re: Losing the plot

  • ShePersistedShePersisted member
    Agree with @DreamingBabies‌. This happened to me last night where I was getting annoyed because LO would not sleep even though it was past one hour his bed time. The moment I realized I was not emotionally in control I walked out and ask DH to help. If you don't have help it's better to just let baby cry for a little bit while you step away and calm yourself down and go back.

    I also suggest talking to your pedi not because there is an issue but to reassure yourself that this is normal and can happen. The more you realize it is expected from a baby the less it will annoy you and help you be better prepared.
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  • BB0214BB0214 member
    Hugs to you. Can you call someone to watch LO so you can have some down time?
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  • Dexter&11Dexter&11 member
    The other half is at work for another two hours, my mum's in Thailand and the in laws are also on holiday, so I have no-one to give me a break at the moment.
    Every time I put her down on the floor for a few mins she goes ballistic after two mins, and I'm finding the sound of her whinging is like lighting a fuse at the moment. If she would just have a half hours nap somewhere other than on me I would feel so much more relaxed and she'd be less grumpy! :(
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  • ShePersistedShePersisted member
    Have you tried wearing her? That way she naps but you are not stuck holding her?
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  • CodypupCodypup member
    I'm so sorry and I completely understand. That was me at 1am last night - basically pleading with my baby to go to sleep. It's so hard sometimes, and you're not alone. 

    When your H gets home, can you go lie down, or get coffee, or just zone out in front of the TV for a bit? Could you call in a babysitter to help you tomorrow?
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  • kak808kak808 member
    I'm so sorry -- I've been there!!!  Do you have any friends that you could have come by tomorrow to help give you a break?  Are you part of an NCT group?  If so, I'm sure that one of them would be willing to help. Otherwise, I agree with what everyone else has said and definitely don't feel bad about putting LO down so you can go regroup. Good luck!!!
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  • narcissticbeautnarcissticbeaut member
    oh i feel you for sure. charly was sleep through the night from 2mo until 5 months when i started him in the crib from the bassinet. some nights are easy, others not so much. by 930 I'm exhausted and emotionally drained. I've been just letting him cry it out and just go in every 5-10 mins to reassure him. 

    i hope tonight was better for you!

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  • MissDemeanorMissDemeanor member
    I'm sorry you're having a tough time. I'm feeling that way sometimes too lately. Sleep deprivation is terrible. PP have great advice for you, take a break if you can. I can't remember, are you working or SAH right now?
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  • Dexter&11Dexter&11 member
    Last night was even worse than the previous two, up at 1-2:30, up again 4:30-6. If the other half tells me one more time he understands, when I can hear him snoring from the nursery, he gets two hours of extra sleep on the train into and out of work, and pretty much doesn't have anything to do all day in the office, then I will kill him!
    Fortunately I'm not back working til Nov 1st, but then it's a WFH deal...not quite sure how I'm actually going to get any work done, I've told my other half he'll have to be trained up so he can help me out in the evenings!
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  • Dexter&11Dexter&11 member
    Think the reason for no sleep has just appeared in LO's nappy - that was like adult poo, revolting! Not that she was constipated, just the first proper food poo. Hopefully she'll feel better now and let us catch up on sleep!
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