cant do it anymore

[greats]

Rylee just will not sleep at night anymore. This is the third night in a row where she is waking up every 45 mins except tonight its every 15. Every freaking 15 mins she wakes up screaming. Not fussing, but full blown screaming. My dh and I are at our wits end.

Doesn't matter if she's swaddled (which we have stopped doing tonight bc she gets out of them anyways) or if we co-sleep. She's not hungry, cold, sick etc. We can't do cc or cio bc we live in an apartment & our walls are super thin. I think she's teething but I don't feel any teeth yet.

What do we do??? She will just not sleep. Daytime naps are no problem.

 

[Al Syr]

Does she have a soother? How about swaddle + soother?

I did not swaddle my LO the first 2 months, then he started waking and crying so I started swaddling him and always gave him a soother to bed. He started sleeping through the night soon after.

 

[greats]

We can't swaddle anymore bc not only is she getting out of them but she rolls now so that would pose a suffocation risk. She also does not take a dummy.

 

[Al Syr]

We can't swaddle anymore bc not only is she getting out of them but she rolls now so that would pose a suffocation risk. She also does not take a dummy.

Ok well that definitely rules those 2 out. Have you tried Hylands teething tablets just in case she is teething?

Gosh it has not been that long that my LO was that young and I already forgot other things to do. That is why I am back on Baby Club before new baby arrives to refresh my memory.

 

[greats]

I bought the teething tabs but dh won't let me use them!

 

[Millnsy]

Does she sleep in a buggy or pram in the day time? Can you resort to that at night time? The few times either of mine have been that unsettled, rocking in the pram has helped. Also, if its teeth are you givin her calpol (paracetamol)? If they are in pain it really helps to take the edge off to get them to sleep. The other thing that has worked for both of mine the odd time they are inconsolable is to snuggle on the sofa with the tv on low. It just distracts and gives them something to take their mind off it long enough to drift off. Finally, a white noise app might help her to zone out.

 

[Sapphire83]

If Rylee is crying inconsolably, she is most likely in some kind of pain. I'd be inclined to blame teething (they say teething pains are worse at night) even though you said you can't feel any teeth yet. Why wouldn't your DH let you use the tablets?

 

[maisie78]

I bought the teething tabs but dh won't let me use them!

Why not??

We use the homeopathic granules. They really help her in the evening when she gets really upset. I can't see any teeth yet but that's definitely what's bothering her. If he wont let you use them give her some baby paracetamol. Hope things improve soon x

 

[missk1989]

My lo was doing this for two weeks then suddenly stopped last week and resumed his old sleeping patterns.

 

[monkers1984]

It might be that she is going through a 'wonder week' stage! Have a google??!! I've just looked into this with my baby he's 10monthd and has been going thru wonder week 46! It's reassuring to know that it's just a stage! The most important thing is it won't last forever although I know it's very hard!! I've just had 5 weeks of my baby not sleeping for longer than 45 mins at a time n at some points he was waking every 20mins! I'm on my own so just had to deal with it! Try and share the load with ur OH to try and get some sleep or at least rest your eyes x x

 

[LilyValley]

Sorry you're going through this. I'd second googling Wonder Weeks as suggested by the pp, I didn't believe it at first but it's been spot on for my LO. If anything, it just gives you reassurance that there's an end to the fussy stage. I'd definitely give her some pain relief incase it's teeth, have you considered repeating the bedtime routine a bit later?

I run the shower to help my LO drift off, then I play white noise on my phone (it's an extractor fan off iTunes!). It works for me during nap times for an hour or so, it might be enough to get your LO into a relaxed state to sleep. My LO does rely on his dummy, although its helpful to start with he tends to spit it out and then search for it. If you haven't introduced it already then I'd probably leave it. Not to be patronising, but have you checked the temp of the room? Could be a bit hot or cold? My LO wakes up when our heating goes off and the temp drops, even just a bit!

I hope you get some sleep soon x

 

[greats]

Thanks ladies. He won't let me try them b/c he doesn't "like putting in medicine that's not a prescription." Seriously... I think I'm going to try them anyways b/c I'm just exhausted, and that's an understatement.

She finally would only fall asleep for a couple hours at a time on the couch snuggled up with dh. But her naps are already affected by her lack of night sleep. So the cycle continues...

 

[Noelle610]

First, I would take her to the pediatrician to rule out an ear infection. You can also ask about teething and the safety of teething tablets in front of your OH so that the doctor can confirm they're fine

Second, it could just be a phase. Sleep regression is common at 4 months. It happens at other times two, typically when babies are developing - Sometimes the milestons are obvious (like crawling) and other times they're cognitive (like understanding object permanence). If this is the case, it will pass. My daughter just learned to pull herself into a standing position. On Sunday night she woke EVERY HOUR between 6pm and midnight and then 4am and 6am. So I feel your pain. Then she magically went back to STTN on Monday. It happens. If that's the case, I suggest taking shifts with your DH so everyone gets some sleep. Even if it means you have to go to bed at 7pm to get your 5 hours, you should. Just survive.

Third, does she have any sleep associations that could be interferring with her sleep, such as a pacifier? They become quite pronounced at four months and sometimes become a problem when they weren't before.

 

[mellyboo]

I could of wrote the same THING!!! im seriously losing it.. im fed up i have no idea what to do anymore.. she just doesnt sleep... im asking my DR what to do today i have an apt for myself and im asking him about her cause honest to god i cant survive on 30 mins of sleep here and there im not even sleeping with in 30 mins... Im buying a case of red bull today and hope TO GOD it works because im falling asleep everywhere i feel lifeless and thats prob an understatement!....

 

[greats]

First, I would take her to the pediatrician to rule out an ear infection. You can also ask about teething and the safety of teething tablets in front of your OH so that the doctor can confirm they're fine

Second, it could just be a phase. Sleep regression is common at 4 months. It happens at other times two, typically when babies are developing - Sometimes the milestons are obvious (like crawling) and other times they're cognitive (like understanding object permanence). If this is the case, it will pass. My daughter just learned to pull herself into a standing position. On Sunday night she woke EVERY HOUR between 6pm and midnight and then 4am and 6am. So I feel your pain. Then she magically went back to STTN on Monday. It happens. If that's the case, I suggest taking shifts with your DH so everyone gets some sleep. Even if it means you have to go to bed at 7pm to get your 5 hours, you should. Just survive.

Third, does she have any sleep associations that could be interferring with her sleep, such as a pacifier? They become quite pronounced at four months and sometimes become a problem when they weren't before.

I'm thinking if she doesn't stop fussing today then I am going to call her doctor b/c I think something is seriously wrong. She's a fussy baby but these last 3 nights have been 10000x worse than normal. No, she doesn't take a paci or anything, just was used to being swaddled but even that wasn't working anymore.

 

[Noelle610]

First, I would take her to the pediatrician to rule out an ear infection. You can also ask about teething and the safety of teething tablets in front of your OH so that the doctor can confirm they're fine

Second, it could just be a phase. Sleep regression is common at 4 months. It happens at other times two, typically when babies are developing - Sometimes the milestons are obvious (like crawling) and other times they're cognitive (like understanding object permanence). If this is the case, it will pass. My daughter just learned to pull herself into a standing position. On Sunday night she woke EVERY HOUR between 6pm and midnight and then 4am and 6am. So I feel your pain. Then she magically went back to STTN on Monday. It happens. If that's the case, I suggest taking shifts with your DH so everyone gets some sleep. Even if it means you have to go to bed at 7pm to get your 5 hours, you should. Just survive.

Third, does she have any sleep associations that could be interferring with her sleep, such as a pacifier? They become quite pronounced at four months and sometimes become a problem when they weren't before.

I'm thinking if she doesn't stop fussing today then I am going to call her doctor b/c I think something is seriously wrong. She's a fussy baby but these last 3 nights have been 10000x worse than normal. No, she doesn't take a paci or anything, just was used to being swaddled but even that wasn't working anymore.

Yes, for sure take her to the ped! My LO slept terribly when she had an ear infection. She got antibiotics and slept the night with only one waking after they kicked in. It's always good to rule out something being wrong. Keep us posted!

 

[_jellybean_]

I have not read all of the responses, but I would take her to see her doctor today if you can. There could be something going on, and even if there's not, then your doctor may have some suggestions. I hope that things settle soon honey.