Why do I wake up every 3-4 hours?

Question

I have been doing this for a while now but it has gotten epsecially worst since I've had my daughter. My daughter is now 9 months and mostly sleeps through the night. When she was about 2 months, she would only sleep for 1-2 hours and then wake up. It seems my body has gotten used to waking up in 3-4 hours now and I can't seem to break the habbit. I would lay there for about 1-2 minutes until I fall back to sleep, but why do I keep going through this process of waking every 3-4 hours. I do the same thing on the weekend. I don't eat/drink late, I tire myself out through the day, I go the bathroom before bed but nothing seems to help keep my asleep. I wake up so tired EVERY morning because my sleep is constantly being broken. This to me sounds like a sleeping disorder, or what do you guys think? Should I ask my doctor for sleeping pills?

Also, I think the fact that I have a small bladder problem contributes to the fact of me waking up because I have to use the bathroom.

Answer 1

You had conditioned your body to wake and feed your infant so you may be use to doing that. Your bladder issue needs to be addressed frequent urination can be diabetes or a bladder issue that needs to be addressed. Also depression can cause sleep problems. Definitely go to your doctor sleep deprivation is never a good thing it causes little tolerance and bad moods.

Answer 2

A small bladder is certainly one reason to wake that often . I would have that looked into for sure. As for a suggested remedy ...when I have been having this problem I silently talk to myself as I am starting to go to sleep, I tell myself something like - alright now there is no reason to worry tonight, hey it is ok now you are going to sleep piece fully don't worry. then I will think about something that is very pleasant and calming to me , like the ocean waves ,or the russeling wind through a tree and consentrate on that . Get the idea ? It takes some getting used to but it will work ! Another suggestion is to get a sound machine or turn a fan on in your room for white noise . I wish you luck !

Answer 3

Well, there might not be medical research to back me up on this, but as a mother, I think it is just part of being a mom. Your evolutionary devices to keep your child alive have kicked in. You will adjust to it, believe me. If you are getting 3-4 hour stretches, you are getting adequate sleep, particularly if you are able to get back to sleep.

Once, when I was about ten years old, was sick with upper respiratory thing, and awoke in the middle of the night, absolutely unable to make a sound or get a breath...I was in sheer panic! My mom showed up at the door. I was so relieved, I just started crying. Made me think she had magic powers, which mothers do, at the cost of a little sleep. Don't go the sleeping pill route. What if she really needs you in the night and you are not able to respond? Just buck up and get used to it. If you intend to have more children, it will go on for years, if you are a good mom. Listen to your mind and body. Just get up, check on her and go back to sleep.