Finding this all tough

My little one is 5 months old and is going through sleep regression and is also teething. My husband is actually unemployed at the moment and although that may sound good as he’s around more, it isn’t. I’m also thinking that he’s going through some sort of midlife crisis as well. I’ve been trying to be really supportive but I’m really struggling as I feel he doesn’t try to bond or connect with the baby, or understand how I need some time to rest too. Every morning I take the baby down with me whilst he’s still sleeping and I’ve rarely had a lie in since he was born where he takes the baby so I can rest. I also have to entertain him all day by playing with him reading to him and taking him to baby groups, and he just doesn’t think to do that himself..I want to be understanding and supportive but I’m finding it hard to not resent him. I’m sleep deprived and down, and not sure how to move forward tbh other than just suck it up. Just venting here so I feel better x

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I’ve been feeling the same. Do you have any family nearby? I don’t but I am planning on visiting them so I can get a break myself. Five months sleep deprivation is no joke. I’ve heard things feel better when you are more rested - I hope this helps xx

Get it all out! I'm sorry you are going through this. This is a safe space to vent. It sounds like you are doing a wonderful job giving your baby an enriched life. I''m pretty sure they have used sleep deprivation as torture it's awful. I have started to have a nap when my little boy has his first nap (I used to feel so guilty). We get up about 6ish have milk, a play etc then go back up to bed. If we are meeting someone or we are going out it doesn't always work but today he slept for nearly two hours! I think sometimes in life something has to give and you need to be a bit selfish. Look after yourself xxx

Thank you so much, I do have family nearby but I suppose during the day when I need the most help everyone works so it’s just a bit hard…I know I’m lucky to live near family and I am grateful for that. But I don’t know it’s still hard especially when you live with your partner who isn’t always proactive with the baby. Trying to remember that this is all temporary and I will sleep again! X

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