Fell Asleep with my Daughter

I was feeding my 2 mo daughter at 5 am this morning, I was already exhausted from being up every 3 hours to pump milk. My eyes kept shutting while I was giving her the bottle but I thought I was still good. I fell asleep while burping her and the next thing I hear is a thud. My daughter was on the floor, screaming her head off. I never thought it could happen to me until it happened to me. I’ve never felt guilt like this, I can’t bear to look her in the eye because I feel like I’ve failed her as a mother (and I was already feeling that way to begin with). I don’t know how I’ll ever trust myself again.

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I'm so sorry that's terrifying. You need to take a break from the 3 hr pump and sleep. I've been stretching mine out and been fine with my supply, sleeping 6 even 7 hr sometimes. I have low supply too but honestly I think the sleep helps with the supply. I've been doing this now for about 2 weeks and my baby is 8 weeks tomorrow. Our bodies need breaks, we can't continue on the 3hr schedule it's just not possible. Get more rest and maybe do a couple extra pumps during the day. Again I'm sorry and hope you feel better about it soon, shit happens but take care of yourself so it won't happen again. Also it's probably good for her and your peace of mind to check in with a Dr to make sure she's alright.

I cut my baby's finger cutting her nail and she cried. I felt terrible too so although not the same I can only imagine how you feel and how hard it is. Just again I can't stress enough how much you need a break. Turn off the alarms and get some rest

It happens to everyone. Give yourself a break. Breathe. Ask for help.

I never pumped at night just woke up engorged honestly and taking the sunflower vitamin to prevent mastitis! But yes get baby checked out as well.

Oh god I’m sorry that must’ve been awful!!! Accidents happen, please don’t beat yourself up, just monitor your daughter, she is most likely fine! Just make sure she’s okay. She won’t even remember this. Take a break mama, ask for help ❤️

I have heard it’s more común than people think. I still will call your daughter’s doctor and let to know what happened. Just in case she hit her little head. The trick if anyone has fall on the head is not let her to sleep for at least one hour.

Mama. Don't be harsh on yourself. Sleep deprivation is really hard. That's why it's better to plan a safe place of cosleeping then completely denying it. When doing it right it's actually safer then not cosleeping but failing due to exhaustion (we are human and it's totally normal). Send you a big hug. It's gonna get better

Hey darling please be kind to yourself. It’s happened to many of us. My son fell off the sofa at 4 months old and I cried for days and days. You’re doing an amazing job x

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