I know this is probably normal but man I'm running on fumes. Wife and I have been taking shifts at night but I'm starting to lose it. Anyone else deal with this? When does it actually get better? I love my son to death but I forgot what it feels like to have a continuous 4 hour block of sleep.
Yeah dude this stage is no joke. My daughter actually sleeps decent for me but my wife gets the 2-hour nightmare, so I feel for you guys. The shifts thing helped us stay sane but it's exhausting either way.
Man, 6 weeks is brutal. I remember those shifts with my first, felt like I was running on caffeine and spite. It does get better though, promise. Hang in there.
Two athletes and I still remember those newborn sleep deprivation days like they were yesterday. It won't last forever though, seriously. You're doing great even if it doesn't feel like it.
This phase is the hardest. I remember feeling like a zombie but around 3-4 months things started clicking for us. Document these rough weeks, you'll forget how hard they were.
Two hour stretches at 6 weeks is actually pretty normal but man it's brutal. You and your wife taking shifts is smart. Try to get some actual sleep during your off shift, not just rest.
Running on fumes is exactly what those first weeks are like. White noise machine and blackout curtains were game changers for us. Also don't feel bad about sleeping when the baby sleeps even if it's 3 PM.
This phase passes faster than you think. I know that doesn't help right now when you're exhausted but you're doing great. Two hour blocks means the kid is eating well.
Dude I remember those days. Two hour blocks sound rough but honestly that's pretty normal for 6 weeks. The shifts thing helped us - my wife would take first half of night, I'd take second half so at least one of us got some semi-solid sleep. Hang in there.
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We're right there with you. My wife and I have been doing the same thing. Everyone keeps saying 'it gets better' and I'm holding onto that. Hang in there man.