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Can't Stop Falling Asleep

MandieLeeS123MandieLeeS123 member
in March 2015 Moms
Our little one is 11 days old and on a few occasions while feeding her I nod off. I'm so exhausted and she's having trouble sleeping when I put her down in her co sleeper bassinet. She only sleeps well when held. I don't do it purposefully but sometimes I Doz off while holding her and I wake up feeling like an awful mother. I'm always proper up and she's swaddled in the arm opposite of the edge of the bed (which isn't an edge because her co sleeper is attrached to that side) when I wake she is sleeping in the same position and it's never for very long. But still I feel so guilty and I don't know what to do. Is anyone else having this problem? How do you stay awake? How do you get baby to sleep in her own bed? Any help would greatly appreciated. I also hope this thread helps anyone else who is experiencing the same issues.
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Re: Can't Stop Falling Asleep

  • okieamyokieamy member
    You are definitely not the only one falling asleep. I even wake up after I've put her in her sleeper thinking I'm holding her & panic a bit when she's not in my arms.
    Maybe have dad put her in her sleeper? We've found a rain noise app seems to soothe nicely.
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  • kelseypiekelseypie member
    I had this with my first and now this one. I decided to take an unbiased look into bed sharing, and decided it would be a good fit for us. Everyone was much happier and better rested!



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  • babystarinbabystarin member
    My LO sometimes has trouble at night being put down. We determined he is extra gassy and as soon as we give him a bit of gas drops he settles. Also, when I have a bad night my husband hangs with the baby for a few hours and let's me get some good sleep. Don't know if this is an option for you but it helps tremendously!
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  • KD32412KD32412 member
    I said, "screw it!" and breastfed in the reclining position and co slept. Like I would literally wake up, roll over, let babe latch on, then go to sleep. When I'd wake up, she'd be off and sleeping soundly. My husband slept in another room and our bed is very firm. I don't have any pillows around (except between my legs) and use only a thin sheet. This is how I survived my first, and it's what I'm doing with this one. I don't feel like a zombie and I'm not worried about her rolling out of my arms. Find what works for you!
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  • myjessesgirlmyjessesgirl member
    I'm having the same problem, especially during those nighttime feedings. Glad that this thread was started because I'm interested in seeing what those who've done this all before have found works for them. I also started looking into cosleeping because, while its not my preference, if I'm going to fall sleep with her, I want to do it safely and be prepared. Thanks!
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  • MandieLeeS123MandieLeeS123 member
    Thank you all so much. I feel a lot better knowing I'm not the only one dozing off during night time feedings. I like the idea of researching safe co sleeping techniques so that when I do fall asleep holding her she stays safe. I have been trying hard to take naps during the day although it's been hard with all the family members and well wishers stopping by. It'll get better as the visitors slow down.
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  • ClobertClobert member
    Google safe sleep 7. The one I didn't know about that it sounds like you're doing is don't have her in the bed swaddled. Swaddle her if you're putting her in her own bed, but I swaddle when you feed her in bed.
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  • elizalegselizalegs member
    This is the reason why co-sleeping is our preference - compared to inadvertently falling asleep say on a couch, i'd rather be prepared. we did a set up very similar to this (https://amandamedlin.com/2013/11/diy-co-sleeper-pretty-little-quilt/) not my site but it was really helpful in what we ended up choosing to do. with my first i slept on the floor with her.
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