Sleep deprivation is real and I'm losing it

1w ago1 min read

Haven't slept more than 90 minutes straight in 6 weeks. I fell asleep at a red light yesterday and woke up to horns honking. Baby has reflux and won't sleep flat. My wife and I are taking 2 hour shifts at night and by day we're both zombies trying to figure out how to function. We tried the bassinet next to the bed but he screams bloody murder. We tried co-sleeping but I'm terrified the whole time. How long until they sleep through the night? My doctor said 4-6 months but I might actually lose my mind before then.

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BBob G.Regular1w ago

Six weeks of 90 minute stretches is no joke. That reflux situation needs a real conversation with your pediatrician if it hasn't happened yet. You also need sleep more than you need to tough it out.

RRich B.Regular1w ago

Reflux baby here too, that was rough. Falling asleep at red lights is a real wake up call to ask for help. Don't be a hero about the sleep deprivation, seriously.