Sleep update - we're finally getting somewhere

Jan 111 min read

Quick celebration post because I need to document this before I jinx it: our 6 month old slept through the entire night. All of it. No dream feed, no 3am wake up, nothing. She went down at 7:45pm and didn't wake until 6:30am.

I honestly don't know what changed. We started putting her down more consistently at the same time maybe 2 weeks ago, cut out the late afternoon catnap, and just... kept consistent? She's been doing it 4 nights a week now.

My wife and I both slept until my alarm went off and I had a moment of panic thinking something was wrong before I checked on her. She was just sleeping like a normal person.

If this keeps happening I might actually remember what it's like to feel human.

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Comments(6)

BBrandonNew DadJan 11

Six months is when things started shifting for us too. The dream feed helped us but I'm sure different things work for different babies. Anyway, you earned this win.

DDom F.RegularJan 12

DUDE. Celebrate this moment. We're talking about six straight hours of sleep which for a parent of a six month old might as well be winning the lottery. Document it, remember this feeling.

CChristopherNew DadJan 13

What did you change? We're stuck at 4-5 hours and would love to know what clicked for you guys.

BBrandonNew DadJan 12

This is huge progress. Our pediatrician said progress doesn't always mean every night immediately but six hours straight means the capacity is there. Keep the routine you've got going.

AAnthonyNew DadJan 14

I'm not jinxing you but I am genuinely excited for you right now. When our little one hit that milestone at seven months it changed everything. You're almost there with consistency.

MMarcoNew DadJan 14

The fact that you're documenting this before jinxing it made me laugh because every parent knows that exact feeling. You want to protect this good thing from the sleep gods.