Hi Salsa,
It's very hard when you're not getting any time to yourself at night as well as not getting to sleep until late. You've done very well to get through this 5 months!
My
DS has never been a great sleeper - at 5 months I was still rocking him to sleep for every day nap and he'd only have about 45 minute naps (probably because he couldn't settle back to sleep himself). I also found that at 5 months his night sleeps were getting worse.
For me, helping bub fall asleep on his own for the day sleeps really helped him sleep for longer in the day and also helped with the night sleeps.
If you'd like some advice about helping bub fall asleep on his own (without letting him cry) let me know - I'm sure there are also lots of mums on BB who have been through the same thing who can help you out.
Also remember that bubs change so much, especially in the first year. Every time I post something on BB about
DS, I can read that post a month later and find that things have changed.
No matter what you decide to do, things will change eventually. And if you need some support to push things along - then do what you need to do so you can get that support.
Also - the book
No-Cry Sleep Solution by Elizabeth Pantley is wonderful for helping bub settle him/herself to sleep gently.
Take care of yourself and try to relax when you can
