suddenly waking every 1 1/2 to 2 hours...

[mommyof2boys]

Perhaps I shouldn't be panicking as this has only happened once (last night), but I need to keep my night sleep going well in order to face the day with a toddler and a 6 1/2 week old!   

Last night my little guy ate at 7, went to sleep, and I awoke him for a df at 9:30.  He was REALLY hard to wake up, but eventually did.  He slept 4 hours, till 1:30, with is a bit shorter than he can do but still within the realm of his normal.  Anyway, I fed him then, but then he awoke again at 3.  His arm had come out of his swaddle, so I re-swaddled and fed again (he wasn't hungry; this was just so I could go back to bed as I was pooped!).  Then he woke up again at 5, then again 5:45, then about 6:45 ... grrr!!  I fed him each time as I just wanted some rest, but do NOT want to make that a habit.

He did pass some gas when I went into him at least a few of the times... but it didn't seem more than normal.  Anyone have any ideas?

BTW, for 3 days before this we were struggling with 40 minute naps.  Yesterday was better but then of course the night was screwed up...

Any input would be much appreciated.

[Katet]

At 6.5 weeks old, he is doing what is normal... he will probably have nights like that, but if it is just one night, from my experience it tends to come & go. Although if he isn't really hungry try not to feed him as that IS how you will get more wakings.

Has he had a growth spurt? he may actually be having his 6 week one & need to feed more often

I know how hard it is with a toddler & a small baby, but it is really important to look at the big picture & not one night's sleep.

I also notice you df at 9.30, given he goes to bed at 7pm (I'm assuming last feed just before) I think you need to make it a bit later for it to be effective