starting to lose my mind....

kimberley wrote: why won't she sleep?? ok, i am completely thankful that she sleeps through the night but ever since Jamie started working, she will not sleep for more than 5-10 minutes during the day. i try all the usual things to get her down and it works, it's just that she won't stay asleep. i had to wash the dishes in intervals, it has taken me all day to do 4 loads of laundry and she cries if i leave the room even to pee! she does have a bit of a cold and she might be teething so maybe that is her problem but i am wondering if it is normal for a 5mo to stop napping? thanks for reading this far. any help is appreciated.

Kirstenmumof3 replied: I really sympathise with you! Claudia went through this phase at around 4mths. She just would not sleep! I don't know what to suggest, but if it helps it only last for about a month! I hope she gets back into a routine soon!

kit_kats_mom replied: Awww Maaaan You have a non-napping velcro baby.

K has never been a good napper but I do recall a few times that she hit a phase of doing what you are describing. Those were some of our worst days ever. Not only can you not get anything done (except be a great mom of course ) but you also can't have any free time and even a few babyless minutes can mean alot when you are the primary care-giver.

Big hugs and hopes that it passes quickly.

MomToJade&Jordan replied: My Jade had days like this when she was about that age. She didn't become a good napper until she was about 9 months. Not only was she a bad napper, but she didn't start to sleep through the night until 9 months as well. It sounds like she's not feeling well to me. Either that or she's teething. I hope that she starts feeling better so you can get yourself some mommy time soon.

ediep replied: I would say maybe teething....I think Jason starting cutting teeth at about that age.

I can't believe that Jade is 5 months old already......man, time flies!!!

Maddie&EthansMom replied: Awwww! Don't you just wish they could tell you what's wrong at times like these. I know it is so hard not to get upset about it all when you are so tired and have tried everything. If you really knew what was wrong it would make it so much easier. I would say she just isn't feeling well. Either that or she senses your lack of assistance with Jamie being gone. I know you must be exhausted. Sending lots of ((((HUGS)))) your way.

Schnoogly replied: 5 months was just the worst napping age for us. He was just so excited about everything, he wouldn't sleep. Noise and light were big ones. I used lullabies in a dark room, plus that's when we got the hammock and it really helped. But he would normally only nap 20-30 minutes at a time. It was like that for months! I hope she gets better soon!

kimberley replied:

i know! i actually had to count on my fingers to make sure because 5 mos didn't sound right lol

thanks to all for the hugs and support. she finally fell asleep around 8:30pm and slept for 2 hours and the boys and i crashed with her.
she is up now and probably will be for a couple of more hours but at least Jamie is home so i can finish cleaning up and get things ready for tomorrow. i really hope this passes soon.

coasterqueen replied: Glad she finally slept some and that you got some too Sounds like to me she's teething or maybe a cold? If she was sleeping fine before this, I would think it's something like that. Or it could be developmental milestones keeping her awake. Those will do that too

MommyToAshley replied: Just wondering, was Jamie the one who gave her naps? Maybe she is missing him? For the longest time, Ashley always took her naps with DH. I had a hard time getting her to take naps, but DH could get her to sleep. But, at night, it was the opposite, she wanted me.

I also remember for Ashley, the more tired she was, the harder it was to get her to sleep. Sometimes is seemed like an endless circle. She finally started taking good naps around 6/7 months, I think. ANd she didn't start sleeping throught the night until about 9 months.

I know I am not much help, I think I am just rambling from lack of sleep myself. I hope things get better for you ... sending little Jade some SLEEPY VIBES!

kimberley replied:


Jamie often rocks her to sleep at night but she almost always falls asleep nursing in the day and naps by herself. i am sure she misses him though but i don't think that is the reason she isn't sleeping. IKWYM about them being overtired then they can't sleep. all my kids are like this i think she just wasn't feeling good and wanted me close. she did a lot better today. we both napped for an hour around 3pm and she slept again around 6:30 for almost 2 hours.

get some rest and thanks for the sleepy vibes for Jade. i am sending some back for you!

A&A'smommy replied: im glad she is doing better, i hope this passes soon too so you can get some stuff done!!! ((((HUGS)))) ~~~~~~sleepy baby vibes~~~~~

CantWait replied: I feel for ya. The only time Anthony sleeps is if he's in my arms or attached to my boob. The rare time he'll take a very short nap in his crib or in my bed by himself. There was a point when no matter how I put him down he just wouldn't sleep. Then a couple weeks ago he went through a stage where he was awake for an hour then slept for 20mins or so. It very well could be teething. Anthony has been going through it off and on for a while but still no sign of the pearly whites. I hope Jade works herself out soon. I know it's very stressful and unrelaxing. Good Luck