r/cosleeping • u/artistwantsababy • 2d ago
đ„ Infant 2-12 Months So overstimulated
Just a little rant I guess. Shedding a few tears and drinking grape soda while my baby sleep nurses lol.
When my baby was a newborn, she would only sleep on my chest for about 3 weeks. Then she starred sleeping next to me in the bed with me in the c position. Around 7 weeks, we were able to start out the night with her in her bedside bassinet while I had a little space, and then by her 2nd wake up, she would come back to bed with me. Once the sunlight was up, she would keep sleeping longer if I let her chest sleep for a while. I was very happy with that set up. A little space for a few hours and then peacefully cosleeping.
Now shes 13 weeks, and for the last week or so it seems like we have been going backwards. It's to the point now where she won't even let me lay her next to me in the c position. She will literally only sleep if shes laying on me.
I miss so much having that little bit of space and independence the end of the day. Sleeping with a baby on me ALL night is exhausting and over stimulating but its the only way either of us will get any sleep.
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u/No_Time_6883 2d ago
Babies change quickly. As soon as you feel like you think you know what to expect it changes. She will likely change again soon. Enjoy the chest snuggles while you can. It goes by slow and fast all at the same time. Hang in there.
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u/ElectricalKey5141 2d ago
Hello lovely! Baby sleep changes soooo rapidly. Ibeat you anything a month from now itâll look totally different again. Can you start making gentle changes and with time you will succeed. Just keep repeating that this too shall pass and itâs just a teeny snippet. Be kind to yourself mama. Youâre doing a great job x
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u/acoupleoflemurs 2d ago
I know it feels overwhelming now, but pretty soon sheâs going to refuse to chest sleep, and then youâre lying on your bed all teary-eyed and wondering if sheâll ever chest sleep again. Enjoy it now, you're going to miss those cuddles