Hi all-baby #3 has got me confused!!! I've been lucky to always have my baby's sleep through the night with dream feed around 3 months. Ds2 was no different. Until recently!! And I'm stumped. Not sure if it's routine related, or what. Please give me any thoughts!!!
Started with an ear infection a few weeks ago, we did an ear check and the infection is now gone.
Basic routine: waking at different times everyday...
1 nap 2 hrs, 1 nap 1.15-1.5 hr plus catnap.
8:00 wake/bf
9 started some solids
10-11:30/12 nap
12 bf
2-3:30/4 nap
3:30/4 bf
5:30/6 catnap
7:30 bf
8 to bed
Df 11
Waking between 2-3 although not every night, but most!
Again waking 5:30-6:30. Usually settle with bf which is why he's been sleeping until 8. Ideal would be 7 or 7:30, but if I feed at 6 and he falls back asleep (always does). I hate to wake him and reinforce an early waking.
But honestly, I can't see why he should be drinking at night anymore! My other 2 did not. He is over 20 pounds and will be 5 months next week.
When dh can settle him, he does not need a feed. Unfortunately, dh has a tricky schedule the next 6 weeks and is not able to settle at night. So I go in, and I think he smells me and wants milk! Drinks one side half heartily.
I feel like at his age we're taking calories away from the day!
He easily does 4 hours. Has been giving good naps and self settling. Even transitioning himself without needing paci replug or anything.
I work 2 days a week and pump during his second feed. I can get 5-6 ounces, so I think he's getting plenty of milk. Started solids thinking he might be hungry?!
So....habit? Too much day sleep? Too long before bed? Help!! I'm so tired with 3 at home and no sleep!