New mum really struggling to sleep

[Wishing84]

My little one is a week old tomorrow. I am utterly sleep deprived but even when he sleeps I can't seem to switch off. He slept better last night but I didn't! I just lie there for hours on end and I can't seem to allow myself to drift off. I have tried napping in the day but again i can't. Is this normal? Does anyone have any advice? X

 

[El1en]

I'm sorry Youre getting so little rest. My Lo is nearly 4 weeks and I'm still not getting enough sleep. My oh says if
I was really tired I would sleep during the day but I just can't. I never have been able to sleep during the day. Last night my Lo went to bed at 11 was up at 1 for an hour, up at 4 for 45mins and then up at 6.30. She's had such bad wind I've been struggling today.

I'm sorry I don't really have any suggestions for you but it will get better.
You will sleep at night soon

 

[Kay Kay]

Hi Hun I think it's totally normal. I was the exact same when my wee boy was born. Used to drive me mad when people would say 'sleep when he sleeps' because I just couldn't. I think it's just adjusting to being a mummy and always being on call. It's so hard to relax and sleep. It'll all calm down and you will get sleep again promise xxx

 

[MrMom]

What has really been helping me when I can't sleep is this stuff called ipecac. It makes you kind of sick for a while, but after that clears up you can get a nice night's sleep. This really helped me out, a friend suggested it, and I haven't looked back. It's really helping me get through this pregnancy.

 

[mrs_b_x]

I used to use a relaxing sounds app with water, fire, etc on it for my LO to help him settle in his modes basket but I soon realised that it was really helping me relax and nod off too! Maybe worth getting one and giving it a try? They're free! X