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Terrified of making mistakes at work because you're so exhausted you can't think straight
Feeling like a failure because "drowsy but awake" and every other method you've tried doesn't work
Resenting your partner for sleeping through the night while you handle everything
Spending 45+ minutes getting baby down for a 20-minute nap, trapped under a sleeping baby all day
Genuinely worried about your mental health and ability to survive this phase

Getting 4-6 hour stretches of sleep (broken into 2-3 hour chunks, but enough to feel human)
Successfully transferring baby to their sleep space 70-80% of the time
Understanding what your baby actually needs vs. what's just a sleep cycle transition
Having a partner who shares night duties fairly based on both your needs
Going to work tired but functional, with strategies to protect your performance and safety
Feeling confident that this phase will end, with a clear plan to get through it





