Ok I have a 5 week old daughter and I know im suppose to sleep when she sleeps (she actually sleeps a lot altogether in the day) but to me it seems like everytime she sleep I have a BILLION things to do and im also a full time college student! So when im done and its time for me to get rest she gets back up! Is this just happening to me and is it to early to try to put her on a schedule???? Thanks in advance
2007-09-06 17:29:09 · 8 answers · asked by Mom of a Princess 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Try to take one nap at least a day. Yes, a million things won't get done...but your sanity will be better! I have a 4 yr old, 3 month old, hubby away for months at a time and I take college classes....so I completely feel you. Try to delegate work to others when they offer. Around 2-3 months...she'll figure out a schedule and you will figure out how to make it work. Good luck and God Bless!
2007-09-06 17:39:11 · answer #1 · answered by Silver B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is way too early to put her on a schedule. I could barely manage to get even a minimal amount of sleep when my sons where that age due to nursing often and colic.
I also had the support of a husband and was not a full time college student. God Bless you. I am proud that you are trying to continue your studies, but it really would be better at this time for both of you if there is anyway possible to take a break and not go to school for at least a little bit anyway. Let your body have time to fully recover, pregnancy and childbirth are hard on a woman's body and cause many hormonal changes both during and after pregnancy. Get to know your baby, give her time to adjust to the rhythms of sleep outside the womb. This process does not happen over night or even in a week or a month, it does take a good while and can be terribly exhausting on the mother in particular. I pray that you have a good support system such as a caring helpful husband or mother who can help you out at this "tricky" time.
It does eventually get better though and that would be a good time to go back to school for both your sake and the sake of your baby. I have to say though, I am 46 and I still look back at that time period that you are currently in and remember it being the most precious and absolutely exhausting time in my whole life. Hang in there it will get better.
May God Bless you.......by the way motherhood is totally worth it!
2007-09-07 01:18:54 · answer #2 · answered by CGH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is not just you! :) I think It happens to most moms out there, it definitely happened to me! (I have a 7 month old). It will most definitely help you to put your baby on a routine, so you will know when your baby will take her naps, and that way you can organize your day around her schedule a lot better! If she takes 3 naps a day, you can decide to do some studying or other things on 2 of her naps, and then take a nap yourself on the third one! (that;s what I did and it worked very well!) Also, if she is in a routine, her naps will probably be very similar in length every day, (usually about 1 1/2 hrs each, at this age..)
Good luck!
2007-09-07 00:37:14 · answer #3 · answered by Gisele C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's only 5 weeks old... she's just getting used to being outside the womb. Dont try to put her on a "schedule" just yet, you'll go crazy trying... but aim to keep her up more during the day and eventually she will sleep more longer stretches at night. But for now, seriously sleep when the baby's sleeping. You're on a road full of twists and turns, you definately need some rest.
Congrats and good luck
2007-09-07 00:35:55 · answer #4 · answered by marcie1997 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I work at a daycare taking are of babies from 6 weeks to 12 months. when i get them at 6 weeks i can usually get them on a very lax schedule so that mom or dad can actually sleep at night. try keeping her up through out the day-she does need lots of sleep however. moving from swing to bouncer to bed to floor for tummy time periodically helps alot. i hope this has helped- and also you can also call a friend or family member and say hey i need a nap can you help-dont feel gulitly that is what friends are for
2007-09-07 00:48:31 · answer #5 · answered by River Rat 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The idea is to relax and nap when the baby naps. This is impossible. I don't know any new parent,including myself, that even followed this rule. Eventually, you will form a routine for your baby and she will sleep when you sleep.This is ideal. You can begin your routine now. It doesn't hurt anybody to get baby on routine this early. But for now you are going to have to tough it out. I would suggest that you put it all to the side and take a nap. You deserve it.
2007-09-07 00:38:00 · answer #6 · answered by eishababy1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
She's not to young for a schedule. Problem is she sets the schedule and you have to adjust to it. Sorry. Re-prioritize your life. Sleep when she sleeps. You have to be healthy, physically and mentally to juggle everything you have. Use the support of family, friends, your church if you have one. They will help you if you ask. Good luck.
2007-09-07 00:40:31 · answer #7 · answered by janie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to motherhood.
2007-09-07 00:34:50 · answer #8 · answered by janicajayne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋