Hearing imaginary crying when I attempt to sleep (M27)
Greetings all, first time father.
My wife gave birth to a beautiful and healthy baby girl on the 26th. The first night I slept great after a long 22 hours of labor and assistance from the phenomenal nurses & doctors. The second night I only got approximately 45 minutes due to visits from the nurses and making sure my wife was able to get some sleep.
We took her home yesterday around 11:30 in the morning and since then I have not been able to sleep I understand it’s common to get minimal sleep but I am talking zero and my tank is starting to run on E. Every single time I get close to sleep I hear imaginary crying that sounds exactly like my daughter. It jolts me awake like a crazy adrenaline rush - I’ve even experienced imaginary kicking and movement like it was from my daughter, even while knowing she was safe with my wife. It’s the most bizarre thing I have ever experienced in my life. My brain cannot shut off and I was wondering if anyone here has experienced this or has any pro tips on how to deal with it?
Posted Jun 30, 2025, 3:15 AM UTC