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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Did you try a dream feed? If you can head off maybe the first wake, it could give you a longer stretch.

5-6 times a night seems like way too much to me. How long do you wait before going in?[/quote]

Also how often are you feeding during the day?[/quote]

And how long/frequent are naps?[/quote]

I wait about 5-8 mins before going in at night. 
Naps are every 90-120 mins. First two naps are usually very short, Max 45 mins, usually closer to 30. Third nap sometimes goes to 1hr 15-30 min. Maybe a short 10 min cap nap as a fourth nap. Needs to be held for all naps. Feed when he wakes up from each nap, so around every 2.5-3 hours. He doesn’t eat for long during the day , 10 mins Max. I ll offer more but he will refuse. [/quote]

Okay, so this is an all the time sleep problem, not a night waking problem. If you’re holding for naps and waking up all night, I’m so impressed that you’re still alive! Also, you ALL deserve better.

I would try watching the Taking Cara Babies newborn class, and start working towards drowsy-but-awake and putting DOWN for naps. But honestly, that’s not normal or good and the baby is really old to have these habits. Sleep training is probably the most effective and kindest way for everyone. Otherwise you’re just going to have long drawn out battles and continue to not sleep. You will definitely need night feeds until you get more food in during the day, but not 5-6. That’s crazy.

When your pediatrician said wait until 6mo to sleep train, did he/she know you’re holding for every nap and feeding 5-6 times a night? Because that is NOT sustainable. [/quote]

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