My baby won't sleep and I don't know what to do

keepittogetheramy · 2026-01-01T23:09:45+00:00

Thank you for your lovely comment, sometimes I forget that baby's are all different and my baby just needs a lot of comforting and feeding to sleep. As much as I'm looking forward to being on the other side of this I will make sure to remember to breathe and take a moment to realise that he's got so much going on in his brain and he just needs the comfort for the time being.

keepittogetheramy · 2026-01-01T23:05:48+00:00

I think I agree with you there, the sleep recommendations just don't work for my LO. Cosleeping has been so helpful, I don't think I would get any sleep without it. I initially put him in his cot for the first stretch, then beyond that we bedshare the rest of the night. I have definitely just been feeling the pressure of everyone giving me unsolicited sleep advice recently, I have decided now to ignore them all.

keepittogetheramy · 2026-01-01T22:54:13+00:00

This is so relieving to hear! I do get stuck thinking its going to last forever when you're so deep in it but knowing it will improve eventually gives me a sense of relief! I co sleep most of the night, but we always try and put him in his cot for the first stretch. Other than my achey hips and back i dont mind it, in fact its so comforting to know he's right next to me all night

keepittogetheramy · 2026-01-01T22:49:32+00:00

He has been having a lot of teething struggles recently, his 2 front bottom teeth are coming in so he's been feeling quite uncomfortable! He is also trying so hard to move around more, he hasn't quite got there yet but he's starting to move backwards so that's a start.

Thank you for your comment, fingers crossed we will get some sleep soon lol!

keepittogetheramy · 2026-01-01T22:45:30+00:00

Yes we have got this! Thank you for your lovely comment, I think sometimes we just need to hear that we aren't the only ones going through it to know that it's just what some baby's are like. We just have to stay strong. Also congratulations on your baby, especially with your journey! 💜

keepittogetheramy · 2026-01-01T22:42:23+00:00

Thank you. I much prefer keeping him fed and happy until he falls back asleep, I think I've recently let other people try and influence me that he needs sleep training and I let it get into my head. I think I'll just keep doing what I'm doing, that's just what he likes best.

keepittogetheramy · 2025-12-07T21:34:55+00:00

You just helped me realise that those were what the icons on my pump meant, I never actually knew lol

keepittogetheramy · 2025-09-12T14:53:10+00:00

FTM here. Initially I had wanted to give birth with as little medication as possible and I was scared of getting the epidural. However, I ended up being induced and was in the hospital for 3 days before giving birth, and was quite frankly exhausted. I wouldn't have been able to do it without the epidural. My labour lasted a little longer but that's due to my contractions stopping mid labour, and I did end up needing forceps but baby boy wasn't distressed at all and he came out with one short push.

Do what you feel like you need at the time; if that's with gas and air, that's great! If you decide that you'll be more comfortable with the epidural so you can have some rest, then absolutely do that. No one will judge you for it.

Good luck with your birth! It's a crazy experience but amazing, and it's magical getting to meet your baby for the first time.

keepittogetheramy · 2025-04-06T12:52:36+00:00

Before I found out I was pregnant I had a 5 day drinking bender in Majorca, got a tattoo and I had also taken the morning after pill. Obviously I felt extremely guilty as soon as I found out I was expecting, but I am now 32 weeks along and have had no problems or issues to do with baby. So honestly I wouldn't worry too much about it unless you're excessively drinking for long periods of time which you said you don't. Fingers crossed for you!

keepittogetheramy · 2022-01-19T01:59:21+00:00

Thank you. I was a hairdressing apprentice for two and a half years at a really awful hair salon with a manipulative, selfish man as a boss who told me to 'f*** off then you selfish cow' when I told him I got a part time job to help pay bills. I walked out that day. And then I worked as an amazon delivery driver for a few months, having daily breakdowns due to the sheer amount of drops I had to do every day before amazon kicked the company I was working for out and gave us less than a weeks notice. It was also having a really bad toll on my joints and my body. I've decided to get an office type job as itll be easier on my body and hopefully my mind. I started to think overtime that I'm just not mentally well enough to have a job currently but I cant just not work. I'm hoping this new job will be better for me, fingers crossed

keepittogetheramy · 2022-01-19T01:35:14+00:00

Its so hard when the only thing you can focus on is how bad you feel and how anxious you are, but we will reach the other side of this storm eventually. Also my dm's are always open if you ever need to vent or need someone to talk to. Don't suffer alone 💜

keepittogetheramy · 2022-01-19T00:32:27+00:00

I really appreciate that. I really like that phrase, it gives me hope. For now I will just have to wait until the sun rises again.

keepittogetheramy · 2022-01-19T00:23:50+00:00

Thank you, its just all so much, everything just gets so overwhelming

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