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Hiiyah (;
Since having my baby im finding it really hard to sleep, and not because shes crying!
This is only recent, because when i first had her and started getting used to her waking me up 4 times a night, i would go straight back to sleep until she cried again.
But now i stay awake, waiting for her to cry, and sometimes i get so worried that shes not breathing so i check on her, or i worry that her blankets over her face and i cant get to sleep because im so worried, i even have started to worry about someone breaking in and taking her, it sounds stupid but it really worry about it.
For the last 2 weeks i have only gotten at most 2 hours sleep, and i just sit up with my dog waiting for her to cry, or just checking on her.
I just feel the second i go to sleep something going to happen,
Can anyone help?

thankyou!

Are you sleeping in the same room as her?

No xx

I just wondered if you are feeling anxious about her maybe having her cot in your room may help? Then you know she is close and safe!

I guess so yeah that is a good ideal, i cant believe i never thought of that, how stupid of me.
Im going to try that then tonight in hopes i will get some sleep, xxx

fingers crossed!!

my cousin has the same problem. she keeps getting up every 30mins to check on her baby.

just relax, you will hear her if she cries, plus it is your maternal instinct and you will know when she is crying.

i was going to say something else, but i forgot >_> damn baby brain

i just worry that things are going to happen to her if i go to sleep, fingers crosses i will get some sleep tonight though now i have moved her crib into my room xx

Let us know how it works out

oh btw, don't keep her cot in your room forever, she needs to get used to her room or she will never sleep in there!

Dez...I'm hoping you have some help here with your baby, maybe your mom? Some other family member? Tell them what you're experiencing and try to find a way to have them help out more..you might feel better an dmore reassured if someone else is also taking on more responsibility with the care of the baby.

If that doesn't work, or you find the symptoms getting worse, do tell your doctor. There are huge hormonal swings after childbirth which are known to cause sizable emotional reaction sin some moms. Your symptoms might be the result of that, and your doc can assess and treat them if they are.