how to get along with no sleep?

Question

I have a colicky son and i have tried everything,everything only works temperarily.
My question is how does anyone get by on little to no sleep??

i also have 2 other kids so sleeping when he sleeps is kinda out

Answer 1

I know this is probably bad advice but it worked for me! My daughter went through a faze for about a week that she was very colicky and wouldnt sleep at night! Well I would lay down and have her laying next to me almost as if I was holding her and with my hand I would apply pressure to her stomach and slept with her like that! It's bad advice because I held her while she slept the entire night but it worked.

Answer 2

Colicky babies are such a challenge. Have you tried sleeping with him sleeping on top of you or very close to you? I haven't tried this with a colicky baby but it worked well with my adopted son who tested positive for marijuana & crack at birth. Good luck to you - not being able to get sleep is VERY difficult. Could your husband or someone watch the kids so you could sleep in one morning a week or go to bed early one evening??

Answer 3

Oh girl I feel your pain. My son is 6 months old and have never slept through the night. I am a dental hygienist and have not been able to go back to work because I am soooo sleep deprived. All I can say is try to sleep during the day when baby sleeps, if you are not working. If you are married maybe have your husband get up at night sometimes. If you breastfeed, like I do, get up only when you think he may be hungry or get your husband to bring baby to you only when nothing helps to calm the baby down. If formula feeding you need a night break, ask for help. Good luck.

Answer 4

I had the same problem with my son when he was younger. Have you tried letting your son sleep in his bouncy seat or swing? This really worked well for me. Anyway, maybe you need to ask some friends or family to watch you colicky son, so that you can sleep.

Answer 5

Are you nursing? Just get as much outside help with everything else as you can. Disconnect the doorbell, turn the ringers off the phones, and sleep when baby sleeps.

Bottlefeeding (no breastmilk): Coffee. Lots and lots of coffee. Espresso. Red Bull.

Some other tips:

-live off cold cereal, instant oatmeal, or PB&J sandwiches
-screw the housework, it'll wait
-two words: pizza delivery
-showers are for wussies, REAL women stink!

And remember, he has to go to college SOME day. ((HUG))

Answer 6

No one does that well. I know because I was like that for a long time with my daughter. My husband and I worked out a system where he would take her from 7-11P and I would try to get as much sleep as I could during then. Then I would get up with her and sleep when she slept but it was misery. The one thing that helped me was getting outside for walks. At first you're thinking "What? I'm way too tired." But staying in the house makes you more tired. Good luck. ((((((HUGS))))))))

Answer 7

Lots of coffee. It really helps. Starbucks mocha chip frappichino works wonders too. I was fortunate and had family members stay with me when my kids were born. I also have a couple of friends that did the same. My husband took 2 weeks off work to be with me.

Answer 8

Unfortunately, you just learn how to get by the best you can, and know that it won't be forever.

Try enlisting the help of your spouse, friend, or neighbor - see if they'll watch the kids for an hour or so while you get some shut-eye.

Answer 9

Have you tried putting him on top of the dryer? Run the dryer while you do it, he will calm down and go to sleep with the vibration.

Answer 10

can you say... Grandma...wanna babysit...?