To all second/third time Mums: I have two children that wake numerous times at night. I am starting back to full-time work and I can't cope on the little sleep I am getting.
I am in favour of controlled crying (or anything else that will work) but at a loss as to how I can do the two at once, or even one by one.
Our flat is not tiny and they sleep in separate rooms, but they seem to be 'tuned in' to one another and almost as soon as one starts crying, the other will wake. So, I can't imagine the chaos if I am to let each cry for 5-15 minutes at a time!!
My daughter used to sleep through, but got clingy and then a trip away meant we were all sleeping in the same room, which progressed to the same bed. So, now she doesn't want to sleep alone.
My son also used to be better. Now he wakes every 2 hours for a feed. He is breastfed and is on solids. He sleeps a maximum of 3 hours in the day - usually in two equal blocks - and goes to sleep between 7 & 8pm and wakes at 6:30am.
I would love to hear from others who have had similar problems and any suggestions.
Thanks.
I am in favour of controlled crying (or anything else that will work) but at a loss as to how I can do the two at once, or even one by one.
Our flat is not tiny and they sleep in separate rooms, but they seem to be 'tuned in' to one another and almost as soon as one starts crying, the other will wake. So, I can't imagine the chaos if I am to let each cry for 5-15 minutes at a time!!
My daughter used to sleep through, but got clingy and then a trip away meant we were all sleeping in the same room, which progressed to the same bed. So, now she doesn't want to sleep alone.
My son also used to be better. Now he wakes every 2 hours for a feed. He is breastfed and is on solids. He sleeps a maximum of 3 hours in the day - usually in two equal blocks - and goes to sleep between 7 & 8pm and wakes at 6:30am.
I would love to hear from others who have had similar problems and any suggestions.
Thanks.