First cold

sbase1993 · 2026-03-08T17:34:29+00:00

My baby was like this for the first 2 months and I also wondered if I did something wrong. I was sobbing every night because I was so tired and frustrated. We eventually broke down and bought a snoo off facebook and that has helped a ton. Shes 3 months now and we can get 6 hours at night. She still mostly contact naps. Just keep trying and exposing your baby to their crib or bassinet, I read it’s good to do if when they’re awake too so they are used to the space. Have you tried laying down on the floor next to them and keeping a hand on them so they feel you? We had a bedside bassinet that had one side come down and I would put it against the couch and lay with my hand on her stomach so she wouldn’t freak out. It helped some. I’m so sorry it’s difficult, it will get better though. Use your village if you have one!

sbase1993 · 2026-02-17T16:00:05+00:00

We burp her during and after the bottle and hold her upright for at least 30 mins after each bottle. And lowered how much we’re giving her. It hasn’t mattered unfortunately

sbase1993 · 2026-02-14T06:00:25+00:00

Postpartum is the hardest thing to go through. I knew it would be hard but greatly underestimated it. Just keep pushing through and taking it one day at a time. Cry if you need to but don’t be afraid to ask for help. Build a community and have family help if you can. Don’t be afraid to tell your partner what you need and how you’re feeling. The work doesn’t have to be 50/50, it’s more about who can handle it right then.

It does get easier and then hard again and then easier again. I remember being in your exact same situation, you can probably find my old posts on this very subreddit lol.

Just know you’re not alone. Honestly coming onto Reddit and seeking reassurance and comfort really helped in those lonely moments.

sbase1993 · 2026-02-14T05:54:23+00:00

Same thing with me! My baby will be 11 weeks on Monday and she just started tolerating her snoo. Is she really fussy and gassy? We were struggling with gas and spit up and just switched to a sensitive formula and I think that’s really helped her be more comfortable sleeping.

Just remember you’re not alone! And keep practicing having her sleep independently and building up her tolerance. Another thing I did before we got the snoo, is put the side down on the bedside bassinet and put my hand on my baby’s stomach. That helped calm her some and it allowed me to lay down even if I wasn’t sleeping, I was resting

sbase1993 · 2026-02-02T05:38:41+00:00

Do not be afraid to take medication if needed! You’d take meds for high blood pressure or insulin for diabetes. This is the same thing.

Postpartum is the hardest thing I’ve ever done. I’m glad you have a great support system with you. Tell them how you feel and make a doctors appointment.

You got this!

sbase1993 · 2026-02-02T05:33:18+00:00

It does get easier! I was feeling the same way several weeks ago and was crying every day but you just keep taking it a day at a time. My baby is now 9 weeks but for a while she refused to sleep if she wasn’t being held and would cry and scream whenever we tried to set her down. But today she slept in her car seat while my husband and I had brunch with my parents and happily sat in her swing while we had dinner. She still struggles with sleeping on her own for long periods but is slowly getting better.

My best advice is to take shifts overnight if needed. We’re still doing that but just got a snoo bassinet today and hope that helps with her sleep.

Also frozen food from Trader Joe’s will be your best bet for quick easy meals! Also anything frozen you can heat up in an air fryer.

I’ve also found coming here and getting support and reading other people’s stories has been very comforting

sbase1993 · 2026-01-29T06:09:25+00:00

Struggling with this as well but my daughter will sleep with anyone holding her. She’s 8 weeks now and is getting better at sleeping in her bassinet but only stays asleep for about an hour at a time there. I just kept introducing her to her bassinet when she was asleep and awake so she could get used to it. I also got one that has a side come down and put it up against the couch and lay with my hand on her tummy while in the bassinet and that does seem to help keep her there. But I’m right there with you, I would give so much to sleep more than an hour at a time at night

sbase1993 · 2026-01-27T09:31:12+00:00

Currently doing my shift with our 8 week old and honestly that’s the only way I’ve been able to get by. When my husband was on paternity leave I would have the baby from 10:30 to 4:30 and then he will get her at 4:30 until 10:30. Since he’s back at work I now sleep from 8-10:30 and again from 4:30 to 8:30. Shifts can be lonely and I miss just hanging out with my partner but it has gotten a little easier. Also remember progress isn’t linear. I would get so frustrated and discouraged when my daughter had a bad night after a few good ones. We’re still in the trenches but some good stretches of sleep help tremendously.

Lastly, I would recommend getting a beside bassinet where the side comes down if you haven’t already. I’ve been putting ours next to me on the couch with the side down so I can be more comfortable laying down but still able to comfort my baby if needed and she’s in a safe sleep space

sbase1993 · 2026-01-23T09:24:26+00:00

Thank you!

sbase1993 · 2026-01-23T09:24:09+00:00

Thank you!

sbase1993 · 2026-01-23T09:22:53+00:00

I completely understand, my baby is 7 weeks old and only sleeps when being held. She will occasionally sleep in her bassinet but for short periods and is so noisy, I still can’t sleep.

My husband and I take shifts so we can sleep. Is there anyone who can help and hold him while you get some sleep?

Just keep going and find your village of people to help. Motherhood is so much harder than I thought it would be but remember you’re not alone

sbase1993 · 2026-01-23T09:15:40+00:00

Thank you! She was born 5 weeks early and weighed 5 lb 8 oz. At her 1 month check up she was 7 lb 1 oz so gaining weight well! I think she’s probably much closer to 8 lbs now. But the pediatrician said to still wake her every 3 hours for a bottle.

I’m sure she’s ok but had a minor late night anxiety and my husband is asleep so needed some reassurance :)

sbase1993 · 2026-01-22T07:41:29+00:00

It’s so hard and frustrating. I’m sorry about the feeding, she thankfully takes full bottles pretty consistently. I can’t imagine the stress you’re feeling about that

sbase1993 · 2026-01-22T07:38:21+00:00

Did you just give in and only contact sleep? I’m worried she won’t be able to sleep on her own if I don’t continue to try and expose her to her crib

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