With DC3 I thought I would breast feed exclusively, wean onto solids at 6 months. And then gradually stop feeding over the next few months.
I followed the advice to "feed on demand", and to not worry about his frequent demands to feed often at night.
It is normal, he will stop as he gets older. He will stop when on solids.
Well, he is on solids. Loves them. He takes cows milk from a cup. He is nearly walking unaided.
And last night, like nearly every night, I was up every hour feeding him.
I try to stop, all the time. I've had him down to 2 feeds a night at times. But he will still wake every hour- at least!
Then teething will start up again, and to get some sleep I feed.....
I'm fed up!! WHY didn't I give some bottles, as I did with older DC. They stopped looking for food once only on bottles.
I know it is a habit.
I know he doesn't need it.
But how the hell can I get some sleeeeeeeeep!!!
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123Jump · 15/09/2013 11:12
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