Sleep deprivation is real and it's destroying me

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Jun 101 min read

Been up for 36 hours straight between my newborn and work. My son has reflux so he spits up constantly and refuses to sleep lying down. We've been holding him most of the night. My wife and I are basically taking shifts now. Someone told me it gets better around 3 months but I don't know if I can make it that long. How do you guys deal with the sleep thing? Is there anything that actually helps besides just waiting?

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MMiguel R.RegularJun 11

Dude you need backup. Can family help with even one night? Sleep deprivation is serious stuff and you need rest. Don't try to be a hero and tank through this solo.

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MMarco R.RegularJun 11

36 hours is brutal. The reflux thing is rough - we went through that with our second kid. Hang in there, it does get better usually around 4-5 months. Sleep when the baby sleeps is cliche but real.

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PPhillip M.New DadJun 11

That's a rough combo. Work plus newborn is no joke. Have you talked to your doctor about the reflux? Sometimes medication helps and at least you get more sleep that way.

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