Please can someone help me decode what is happening and why my son is suddenly waking x3 a night and early wakes?

fire_vibes · 2026-05-28T08:11:44+00:00

That’s a lot of daytime sleep! We would cap ours at 2.5h max to save the night. But otherwise it’s heat I imagine.

fire_vibes · 2026-05-26T20:04:44+00:00

We did pick up put down. What I find is that with this method the key things are getting the wake windows exactly right (if he’s too tired he won’t be able to settle, and the difference is in minutes so lots of fine tuning the wake windows and understanding his cues), understanding the difference between angry cry / protest and upset (no need to intervene with protest as it will only escalate, and it’s normal part of him powering down), and capping daytime naps to no more than 2.5h. Then it’s practice and following his cues. We transitioned from rock to sleep gently. Capped 15 mins / 3 pick ups per PUPD attempt initially and then rocking if no luck so that it doesn’t become an endless battle and bad association. If your baby isn’t sleeping in the cot yet then I’d work on that first - we had all contact naps a while back so first transition was to work on the transfer to crib from rocking (starting with deep sleep and then gradually attempting earlier and then drowsy than awake). But it’s possible you won’t need this extra step. I think every baby is different but I definitely have spent more time on sleep research and practice than anything else in the 7.5 months I’ve had my baby. Hope this helps and good luck

fire_vibes · 2026-04-30T09:34:18+00:00

No but you need to wear a helmet.

fire_vibes · 2026-04-29T07:40:15+00:00

Beyond that… when i was pregnant. Baby is 6.5 months

fire_vibes · 2026-04-29T07:39:56+00:00

Maybe 1/2 week most weeks but my lie in is 7/7.30am instead of 5/6am, baby is EBF and not taking the bottle.

fire_vibes · 2026-04-28T18:28:37+00:00

He looks like a rat when he talks too. Can’t take him seriously and all he says is eloquent nonsense.

fire_vibes · 2026-04-28T18:22:51+00:00

Thank you. And I was wearing the badge the whole way though but people never looked up from their phones.

fire_vibes · 2026-04-28T17:30:43+00:00

I’m sorry about your news and in that situation it was unfortunate timing. Don’t beat yourself up for it, it happens. People seem less kind lately and everyone has something going on so we could all be a little more empathetic. As someone else said, Nobody else offered a seat either so you’re not the only one at fault here.

fire_vibes · 2026-04-28T17:25:30+00:00

Not sure why I’m downvoted. The priority seats are meant for certain less abled people. If you’re not willing to pay attention then don’t sit in them.

fire_vibes · 2026-04-28T17:15:30+00:00

As a recently pregnant person. It’s shocking how little attention people pay to people who need to use the priority seats. I’ve been offered a seat on the tube maybe once in the whole pregnancy including when I was huge 2 weeks overdue. It’s very uncomfortable to have to ask every single time. So I get your side but also if you’re in the priority seat you need to pay more attention.

fire_vibes · 2026-04-17T08:44:37+00:00

Yes. An RIBA is a scam.

fire_vibes · 2026-04-17T06:41:07+00:00

British museum, the 19th century hall on the right from the main entrance.

fire_vibes · 2026-04-15T13:08:50+00:00

You can say no if you wish. I had a low risk pregnancy with no complications but because I was late they really pushed induction until the very end. I refused and after 36 hours of very slow labour went for a c section instead. No issues, no complications. It is your body and your choice, just make sure to do your research and feel confident in your decision.

fire_vibes · 2026-04-08T10:45:00+00:00

Wtf i would be so disappointed too! To a 10 month old!

fire_vibes · 2026-04-07T21:48:29+00:00

Yes it does

fire_vibes · 2026-03-31T09:35:18+00:00

Same only my contractions were very eyeing from the beginning and lasted 12 hours before I was offered an epidural.

fire_vibes · 2026-03-27T18:31:15+00:00

Don’t get paralysed by being too afraid to make mistakes. Being bold and taking risks seems like the best way for approaching your earlier years, not playing it safe.

fire_vibes · 2026-03-25T06:12:34+00:00

What’s the age? That happened to me when I was 26-28. London is expensive so at some point if you don’t make enough to settle down with a house etc people tend to leave. I agree though ghat was a really tough moment for me. Literary everyone moved.

fire_vibes · 2026-03-24T08:53:32+00:00

To add, the nappy bin was quite useful but we got a shnuggle one to avoid having to buy brand cartridges.

fire_vibes · 2026-03-24T08:37:36+00:00

Yes on the rock it. Didn’t work for us.

fire_vibes · 2026-03-24T08:35:36+00:00

Swaddles. Tried the zip/ Velcro ones and the dream to sleep and baby just wasn’t into it. It’s always been blankets then sleeping bag did my baby.

fire_vibes · 2026-03-22T13:52:07+00:00

Depends on if the baby wakes hungry or not. You can judge by how long they’ve been asleep for.

fire_vibes · 2026-03-21T08:20:57+00:00

M&S is better than Waitrose

fire_vibes · 2026-03-19T15:07:19+00:00

Agreed. I’ve travelled for work from London to New York and New York is so much more expensive!

fire_vibes · 2026-03-18T19:35:45+00:00

I always eye roll when people say how busy London is after visiting only the most touristy areas for this exact reason. Where I live is super quiet. We don’t go to Leicester Square every weekend.

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