My son has never been a sleeper. The longest he has ever slept is 4 hours and he's only done that a handful of times. Usually at night he's up 6-8 times, and if it's any less its because one of his NW last for an hour or longer
First we figured it was reflux but medication hadn't changed his sleeping at all. He's on a PPI and zantac and no longer shows any symptoms or signs of discomfort.
Then we figured it was a sleep association since he used a pacifier and was held and rocked to sleep for the first four months of his life. We got rid of his pacifier two weeks ago and he seemed to let it go without too much trouble (although he has started sucking his thumb) and now he puts himself to sleep for all naps and bedtime in his crib, usually without too much fuss.
He hasn't had any teeth come in yet although we're watching for them. We've tried Tylenol in case there was discomfort, but it made no difference.
His routine is:
6:00 up and breastfeed
6:15-7:00 A
7:00 -7:30 breakfast solids (cereal and fruit)
7:30 - 8:00 A
8:00 - 9:00 story and nap (30 min)
9:00 - 10:00 A
10:00 - 10:30 breastfeed
1030 - 11:00 A
11:00 - 12:00 Story and nap(30 min)
12:00 - 12:30 Lunch (fruit or vegetables)
12:30 - 1:30 A
1:30 - 2:30 story and nap(30 min)
2:30 - 3:00 breastfeed
3:00 - 4:30 A
4:30 - 5:00 story and nap (30 min)
5:00 - 5:30 A
5:30 - 6:00 diner
6:00 bath
6:10 massage
6:20 diaper and pjs
6:30 breastfeed
6:50 story
7:00 bed
up at 8:00 (resettled 5 min)
up at 9:00 (resettled 5 min)
up at 11:30 (nursed, up 30 min)
up at 1:30 (nursed up for 30 min)
up at 3:30 (settled 5 min , played for 10 min, settled 30 min, nursed just in case hungry ( not really interested), settled 25 min, finally fell back asleep. came very close several times, fought like crazy to stay awake
6:00 up for the day
His naps are almost always 30 minutes. We've having some success with WTS and he's had a few 1h15min naps but it's still pretty touch and go
We offer 4 tbs each of cereals, fruit, and veg and he seems to really enjoy it (but all of it doesn't make it into his mouth). Mainly just introductory stuff, sweet potatoes, peas, banana and avocado. He hasn't had any reactions to any of them. There don't seem to be any digestion issues, no gas or constipation.
We've had him checked for allergies, asthma, and apnea and he seems to be in perfect health.
I'm am at my wits end! I have no idea what to try next and I'm desperate for some sleep. Please help me!