Im usually up with my four month old anywhere from 6 to 8 and shes usually sleep for the night anytime between 8 and 10. The thing is after being up for most of the day I cant go to sleep once she is sleeping.
2006-08-19 22:26:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Force yourself to go when she goes. That is the ONLY way I can think of. Easier said than done I know! LOL
2006-08-19 22:31:48 · answer #1 · answered by jennifersuem 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have insomnia and so I'm up every night until about 5, 6 or 7 am, then I sleep in until about 10 or 11, IF I'm really really lucky. I have a 5 1/2 month old and what helps me sleep is sleeping with her. She's in my bed and if I lay down with her I am sure to zonk right out. Otherwise I just toss and turn and get really restless.
Don't ask me why it works, it just does.
It's just getting me INTO the bed that's the problem! lol
2006-08-20 06:07:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This may sound odd, but it works for me every time.
Get really comfortable. Close your eyes, relax, clear your mind. Now, clearing the mind is almost impossible, so this is what I do. I repeat the word "relax" in my head over and over, inhaling on the "re" and exhaling on the "lax." Concentrating on the word only, and the breathing, always helps me fall asleep.
I've got a 2 1/2 year old and a 3 month old, so I know how important it is to take adavantage of all possible sleeping minutes!
2006-08-20 07:24:17 · answer #3 · answered by beach answerer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been taking one Tylenol PM every night before bed since my son was born 3 years ago, with the exception of when I was pregnant with my almost 1 year old. Otherwise, I would be tossing and turning for hours. Tylenol PM works for me! Good luck!
2006-08-20 09:11:40 · answer #4 · answered by JerseyGirl4u 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to overstock.com and buy a memory foam topper 3 to 4 inches. you will be amased at the quality of your sleep even if the time is limited due to the kids
2006-08-20 11:21:33 · answer #5 · answered by reb1den 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have a 6 5 and a 2 year old and i had to seek medical advice its hard to admit but trust me it works i was put on a mild sedative and now things r getting better i find myself coping again
2006-08-20 05:32:48 · answer #6 · answered by kell2117605 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sleeps whenever your baby sleeps
Have a healthy diet (During my confinement, I drank chinese tonic and herbs which help me alot)
Get some help and have personal time off and time alone with your hubby
Relax... Motherhood is a journey! Enjoy it!
2006-08-20 10:04:12 · answer #7 · answered by Tracy C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wind down with a warm bath and candles while dad listens out for baby with the monitor. No disturb sign is good also.
2006-08-20 08:07:50 · answer #8 · answered by sunneybear1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try going to sleep when she does, then wake up early in the morning and keep yourself active, you will eventually burn out. Also no cheating by napping.
2006-08-20 05:32:30 · answer #9 · answered by Chris 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
read a boring book, news magazine or something religious. that always helps!!! i heard drinking warm milk helps too but i never tried though.
basicailly, just do something utterly mundane and u cant do anything but fall asleep out of boredom.
hope it helps!
2006-08-21 02:30:22 · answer #10 · answered by *SaL* 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋