Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Who needs sleep?

My little one is now 6.5 months old (and over 20 lbs of chunk)...and he is not sleeping through the night.  He has been waking every 1-2 hours, most nights, for the last few weeks. 

I am not sure what the problem is - too hot? too cold? air con? wants to be near mommy? teething? constipated? starting solids? not napping enough during the day? hungry? or a combo?  I think it's a combo, and I think it changes, depending on the night...

I have tried everything, the only thing that works is to throw my hands up in the air, let out a deep sigh, and nurse him on demand.   

It's just a phase, right?  I mean I know it's just a phase...but, please feel free to leave a comment ...I could really use more than a caffeine boost to get through this!

ps...right now, he is napping quietly all-by-himself! This is a relatively new development! So, I guess, you win some, you lose some?

UPDATE: THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR YOUR KIND COMMENTS!
I brought him into bed with me last night to co-sleep.  I have tried this before and it was less than successful. However, it was exactly what we both needed last night!