6month sleep regression?

Stowne101 · September 2014

Anyone else? My DS has decided to wake every 2-3 hours for the last 5 nights. Wth

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SurpriseAt39 · September 2014

I don't think LO can regress much. Lol.

alfriedeck · September 2014

Spent 4 hours up with lo last night =Cranky/Tired mama

BTBergstrom · September 2014

Yep we went through it for about a week...even took her to the pedi cause I thought something had to be wrong! She has started to get better and infact gave me my first sttn on Friday! Slowly trying to night wean her so cutting back the one feeding (if she gets up) to less time. I tell mysel that she heard the pedi talking about sleep training and decided she would change her ways!

laurenann89 · September 2014

Yeeeppppp. For almost a month now. But the last 2 nights he's STTN again, so I'm hoping it's over with. (Yeah, right.)

dancer7889 · September 2014

We have the 7 month sleep regression going on here. She was sleeping great then started waking up at 1 or 2 and I just bring her into bed with us so I can nurse semi asleep still (so I have no idea what times she wakes up after that.) then miraculously we got two awesome nights of sleep last week and now it's worse than having a newborn. I feel like she's playing games with us. She's tossing all night, so DH and I pass her back and forth every 30 min to an hour so we can a little sleep at least. It's been terrible. I'm hoping its teething so there is a reason to it all.

Pinecone21 · September 2014

Great. Something to look forward to.

( My LO has been up 1 or 2 times per night since she was 3.5 months old, so I haven't slept through the night since July. She will be 6 months at the end of September.

MeggsM · September 2014

I've decided that we've had a "sleep regression " since middle of the third month of LO's life. If it does get back to "normal" it's still not STTN (for us a 6 hour stretch) like it used to be.

Tonight she keeps waking up screaming every two hours because she's teething. The only thing that calms her is nursing then she whimpers herself to sleep because I can't give her anymore Tylenol until 2 am- it's the saddest thing ever. Teeth are for the birds, they don't really need them do they?

Edit: thinking is hard while sleep deprived

jazzyexpo · September 2014

Sleep at night and naps have all changed for us too.

alfriedeck · September 2014

LO is so in the middle of this. She used to sleep from 8pm to 7am straight. Last night I could not get her to sleep in her crib for longer than 30 minutes (just long enough for me to get to sleep) then she would be up again for an hour. I finally broke down around 3am, crying my eyes out, and curled up in my chair with her. too terrified, and don't want her to get used to it, to sleep in the bed with her. Hope she gets over this soon. this was the 5th night with in last week that I am now at work running on 2-3 hours of sleep...

alfriedeck · September 2014

bennieangel said:

alfriedeck said:

LO is so in the middle of this. She used to sleep from 8pm to 7am straight. Last night I could not get her to sleep in her crib for longer than 30 minutes (just long enough for me to get to sleep) then she would be up again for an hour. I finally broke down around 3am, crying my eyes out, and curled up in my chair with her. too terrified, and don't want her to get used to it, to sleep in the bed with her. Hope she gets over this soon. this was the 5th night with in last week that I am now at work running on 2-3 hours of sleep...

I'm sorry you had one bad night...but if I'm being honest this makes me a little stabby. One night could be anything, but having had a baby who has slept 7pm-8am consistently I feel like you should read the posts that came before you & see that some of us have never ever ever ever had this. Like ever. But that's probably my lack of sleep talking, so carry on.

Edit. Sorry - 5 bad nights. My original feeling of irritability still stands...because again, 5 nights can be exhausting but at least you know there'll be an end because she has slept for a long time before. That's all.

oh no, when I say straight I mean no waking up. my normal was up1-3 times a night to give her a paci and she would roll back over and go to sleep . the last few nights she was awake and not wanting to go back to sleep for hours . I just don't do very well at work when I only get 2-3 hours of sleep.

I also understand that I have it relatively easy when she is on her normal schedule and truly feel for those who have it worse than me.

laurenann89 · September 2014

bennieangel said:

alfriedeck said:

LO is so in the middle of this. She used to sleep from 8pm to 7am straight. Last night I could not get her to sleep in her crib for longer than 30 minutes (just long enough for me to get to sleep) then she would be up again for an hour. I finally broke down around 3am, crying my eyes out, and curled up in my chair with her. too terrified, and don't want her to get used to it, to sleep in the bed with her. Hope she gets over this soon. this was the 5th night with in last week that I am now at work running on 2-3 hours of sleep...

I'm sorry you had one bad night...but if I'm being honest this makes me a little stabby. One night could be anything, but having had a baby who has slept 7pm-8am consistently I feel like you should read the posts that came before you & see that some of us have never ever ever ever had this. Like ever. But that's probably my lack of sleep talking, so carry on.

Edit. Sorry - 5 bad nights. My original feeling of irritability still stands...because again, 5 nights can be exhausting but at least you know there'll be an end because she has slept for a long time before. That's all.

I understand your frustration, but being snarky to another tired mom doesn't help things. As a mom of a baby who STTN pretty consistently for maybe 2 months, but has been waking up like a newborn again for the last 2 months, it's equally frustrating. This "regression" has been going on for 2 months now, so it's really not fair for you to say there's an end to it just bc they STTN previously, because you really don't know. Those 5 nights might just be the beginning for her, or, if she's lucky, that'll be it. Also, the original thread was about sleep regression, not babies who never STTN anyway, so she has as much right to vent here as you.

Andplusalso, I highly doubt you'll be dealing with an 18 year old who still refuses to STTN, (or at least for different reasons) so in theory there's an end to it eventually for all of us.
I am sorry for your lack of sleep though. It makes life hellllll to say the least.

laurenann89 · September 2014

@bennieangel‌ of course you get a snark pass! Everyone on the no sleep boards deserves one. I wasn't trying to WK per say, I just felt your dislike (who could blame you) for moms who LO's used to STTN and now don't and I wanted to point out that they don't always go back to being unicorn angel babies like they were before. Mine certainly has not, and it's freaking sucky too. But seriously, I hope your baby gives you some decent sleep soon.

laurenann89 · September 2014

I'll be sending good sleep vibes your way tonight!

alfriedeck · September 2014

bennieangel said:

laurenann89 said:

alfriedeck said:

LO is so in the middle of this. She used to sleep from 8pm to 7am straight. Last night I could not get her to sleep in her crib for longer than 30 minutes (just long enough for me to get to sleep) then she would be up again for an hour. I finally broke down around 3am, crying my eyes out, and curled up in my chair with her. too terrified, and don't want her to get used to it, to sleep in the bed with her. Hope she gets over this soon. this was the 5th night with in last week that I am now at work running on 2-3 hours of sleep...

I'm sorry you had one bad night...but if I'm being honest this makes me a little stabby. One night could be anything, but having had a baby who has slept 7pm-8am consistently I feel like you should read the posts that came before you & see that some of us have never ever ever ever had this. Like ever. But that's probably my lack of sleep talking, so carry on.

Edit. Sorry - 5 bad nights. My original feeling of irritability still stands...because again, 5 nights can be exhausting but at least you know there'll be an end because she has slept for a long time before. That's all.
I understand your frustration, but being snarky to another tired mom doesn't help things. As a mom of a baby who STTN pretty consistently for maybe 2 months, but has been waking up like a newborn again for the last 2 months, it's equally frustrating. This "regression" has been going on for 2 months now, so it's really not fair for you to say there's an end to it just bc they STTN previously, because you really don't know. Those 5 nights might just be the beginning for her, or, if she's lucky, that'll be it. Also, the original thread was about sleep regression, not babies who never STTN anyway, so she has as much right to vent here as you. Andplusalso, I highly doubt you'll be dealing with an 18 year old who still refuses to STTN, (or at least for different reasons) so in theory there's an end to it eventually for all of us. I am sorry for your lack of sleep though. It makes life hellllll to say the least.

I never said she didn't have the right to complain here, but thanks for WK'ing. The "She used to sleep from 8pm to 7am straight." comment is what made me a little stabby first thing in the morning, pre-coffee after getting less than 2 hours of sleep every night this weekend & so little sleep every night since forever. I'm sure you can offer a pass for ONE snarky comment in the history of all my comments. K? Thanks.

(OK, this might make two. You get the idea. I'm usually VERY supportive & try to be as helpful as possible, I just can't deal with hearing people complain about previously getting 12 hours of sleep just recently & now not. End rant.).

@alfriedeck - my apologies if I upset you this morning. I do hope your LO gets back to her 12 hours soon & that maybe she can send some of that sleep dust to my LO.

Your comment did not bother me. I know I am a lucky one with the "unicorn baby" (and just because baby is sleeping that long does not mean that I am) I cannot comment about understanding where you are coming from at all. I was just pointing out that I am also at a point that LO has decided to not sleep anymore. No one can tell if she will go back or not. I hope your LO will get into a better sleep pattern and allow for a longer continuous sleep for you.

I am sorry if my comment about her sleeping prior to this bothered any other mothers.

kaking78 · September 2014

Jt7dreamz said:

@bennieangel I'm sorry if I pissed you off. I'm just saying idk how you do it. I wish I had more advice. I am so non functional without sleep. I physically break down (past issues) and can't function more so that just mental etc. Anyway I'm sending you all the hugs. I've had less milk this weekend so maybe lack of sleep also deters milk making. I don't love drugs but I am giving her tylenol as often as I can. Please tell me that's not too bad. Ugh.

If tylenol makes you nervous, remember that as our LOs hit six months we can start giving them ibuprofen.

laurenann89 · September 2014

FarmBoysWife said:

laurenann89 said:

bennieangel said:

alfriedeck said:

LO is so in the middle of this. She used to sleep from 8pm to 7am straight. Last night I could not get her to sleep in her crib for longer than 30 minutes (just long enough for me to get to sleep) then she would be up again for an hour. I finally broke down around 3am, crying my eyes out, and curled up in my chair with her. too terrified, and don't want her to get used to it, to sleep in the bed with her. Hope she gets over this soon. this was the 5th night with in last week that I am now at work running on 2-3 hours of sleep...

I'm sorry you had one bad night...but if I'm being honest this makes me a little stabby. One night could be anything, but having had a baby who has slept 7pm-8am consistently I feel like you should read the posts that came before you & see that some of us have never ever ever ever had this. Like ever. But that's probably my lack of sleep talking, so carry on.

Edit. Sorry - 5 bad nights. My original feeling of irritability still stands...because again, 5 nights can be exhausting but at least you know there'll be an end because she has slept for a long time before. That's all.

I understand your frustration, but being snarky to another tired mom doesn't help things. As a mom of a baby who STTN pretty consistently for maybe 2 months, but has been waking up like a newborn again for the last 2 months, it's equally frustrating. This "regression" has been going on for 2 months now, so it's really not fair for you to say there's an end to it just bc they STTN previously, because you really don't know. Those 5 nights might just be the beginning for her, or, if she's lucky, that'll be it. Also, the original thread was about sleep regression, not babies who never STTN anyway, so she has as much right to vent here as you.

Andplusalso, I highly doubt you'll be dealing with an 18 year old who still refuses to STTN, (or at least for different reasons) so in theory there's an end to it eventually for all of us.
I am sorry for your lack of sleep though. It makes life hellllll to say the least.

-----stuck in box------
I want to correct something-

No- having a sttn baby is not as frustrating as having a non sttn baby. Speaking from experience.

You're right. My baby no longer STTN. Hasn't in months. And it's frustrating.

laurenann89 · September 2014

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Moedowell · September 2014

i think my kids are all in this together! it's like they plan it out or something! they're on a rotation...every night it's a new kid with new issues and all with the same end result...me stumbling around half awake trying to force their tiny bodies back into their beds all while my husband snores blissfully unaware!

Last night i was growling at everything while i lay with the babe at 2 o'clock in the morning watching "down to you" --not very good by the way, Freddie Prince not very good...anyway after finally getting her asleep, i smell poop...ugh! i cried!

parenthood is fun!! ( : LOL!

laurenann89 · September 2014

@FarmBoysWife‌ bluegrass? Seriously? That made me lol. I am so sorry. That sounds like serious hell. I have an app on my phone called Sound Sleeper and it has a bunch of different sounds that are great for background noise at night. Maybe that would help? My LO requires loads of blankets too, so it makes me feel better someone else puts them in there too...

Stowne101 · September 2014

@FarmBoysWife‌ I swear by air purifiers. Nice and loud!!! Target sells them

fish8412 · September 2014

I think LO has hit the 6 month sleep regression. It started 3 nights ago. She goes to bed at around 7 and wakes up twice before we go to bed and then another 2 times before she is up for the day. And she now thinks up for the day is 545 (used to get up at 7). I am just going to have to go to bed no later than 8pm every night. blah.

mommyginab · September 2014

Omg. I thought I was the only one, lol. Sooo frustrating. He does this maybe 3-4 times a week. I don't get it. And he will fight going to sleep til the bitter end. No matter what I do. Last night I can't count how many times he woke up. I have been awakened by screaming more times than I can count. How I wish I could wake up peacefully. My nerves are shot.

bumpuser10054788 · September 2014

LO was having some rough nights during Wonder Week 26, but then right when she hit 6 months (week 27) she STTN (8-7ish) two nights in a row! I thought maybe we were finally past the struggle. However, the last few days have been rougher again.

We've had to give her a full feeding the last few nights, which then throws off her schedule during the day because she won't be that hungry in the morning before her first nap, then wakes up early from her nap because now she IS hungry. Then she is OT and doesn't sleep well (or outright refuses) her later naps. That makes her OT before bed so doesn't sleep well at night, which leads to needing to feed her again...and...enter vicious cycle. I don't know how to break out this cycle easily. We've tried feeding her less overnight but then she won't go back to sleep. She generally eats around the same amount every day whether we feed her overnight or not, so I don't think it's that she needs more food and is making it up overnight.

I've considered trying to give her water instead but I don't know if she would accept that. So far, she has refused water from a bottle and only accepted it from a regular cup (not even a sippy), which makes a mess all over and wouldn't work overnight. It also wouldn't really solve the problem of the wakeups, unless it taught her not to expect food so she decided to sleep.

I've considered letting her fuss it out for as long as it takes (she hasn't been really crying per se, just very AWAKE, and feeding is the only thing that seems to help), but then DH and I wouldn't get any sleep listening to her fussing/grunting/moaning/blowing rasberries/squealing over the monitor. (Paranoid me doesn't feel comfortable turning it down in case something really DOES happen and I don't hear it.)

We have her 6mo appointment Thurs so I guess I'll ask the pedi what their thoughts are :-/

ETA: Also, to clarify, we have been giving her a few minutes to see if she would resettle on her own, but if it was getting up to 5-10 minutes or so and she still seemed wide awake, that was when we (mostly DH these days) were intervening.

bumpuser10054788 · September 2014

@babycaps It might be worth a try, since she isn't really crying. Of course I'd also need to get my DH on board. When I've brought up in the past that maybe we should just let her fuss unless she starts crying, he generally hasn't been a fan of the idea, insisting she is hungry and that we should feed her so we all can get back to sleep. Being tired myself, his disagreement has really been all it takes for me to give in to the feeding idea. (It also didn't help that I always felt the veiled implication that he thought I wanted to let her starve -- yay mommy guilt!) I'll try to talk with him again tonight (before the MOTN) and see what he says. Either way, I'm still going to talk to the pedi about it on Thursday.

bumpuser10054788 · September 2014

So, we tried the let-her-fuss-and-see-what-happens strategy last night. It didn't go so well, unfortunately :-/ After about 10 minutes or so the noises started to turn into heavy whining and a few cries. DH thought we should give her a paci and I agreed since it generally calms her at least somewhat. Didn't work at all. Fussing got louder and turned into actual crying around 20 minutes. I went in to give her the paci back (she had lost it again) and comfort her. She promptly spit it out and started crying heavily. We ended up giving her a bottle again after which she passed out until 7. Cue Mommy guilt again *sigh*

fish8412 · September 2014

g33kyg1rly said:
So, we tried the let-her-fuss-and-see-what-happens strategy last night. It didn't go so well, unfortunately :-/ After about 10 minutes or so the noises started to turn into heavy whining and a few cries. DH thought we should give her a paci and I agreed since it generally calms her at least somewhat. Didn't work at all. Fussing got louder and turned into actual crying around 20 minutes. I went in to give her the paci back (she had lost it again) and comfort her. She promptly spit it out and started crying heavily. We ended up giving her a bottle again after which she passed out until 7. Cue Mommy guilt again *sigh*

Don't feel guilty! It sounds like she really was hungry so you did the right thing.

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