How am I still getting it wrong !

[Greywillow12]

Hi I need some help. I have a nearly 7 month DD and she's my second child and before I had her I was convinced I would be better at getting her into a routine etc because my first was a nighmare sleeper and wouldn't take bottles properly and I ended up with terrible Pnd that took years to get better.

But it's the exact same with DD she's breastfed though and honestly it's worse as I can never get a break! We co sleep at night as it seems better than constantly getting up every hour. but I probably only manage about 4 hours broken sleep a night.

How do I break the cycle? I really want her to go for naps in her own crib during the day. But as soon as I put her down she starts screaming . I try shushing and patting but she just gets so upset.

Not really a fan of cry it out but there must be something I can do. I need to go back to work soon so she will be going to nursery and I keep panicking that she will be so hysterical they will end up phoning me to come get her.

Sorry it's so long and advice would be appreciated

Honestly, you’re not doing anything wrong and yes there are things you can do.

Which one do you want to tackle first, the naps or the night?

The naps first. I'm more likely to stick to something during the day. And I feel if I can get her napping on her own during the day. I would feel less stressed and could get a bit of a break .

I feel if I can get her napping on her own during the day. I would feel less stressed and could get a bit of a break.

I totally get this OP. I think the The No Cry Nap Solution is going to be your friend here

I was the same with my second OP. I had my first two close together so thought to myself that all the ‘mistakes’ I’d made were still fresh in my mind and I’d be much better at it second time round. I wasn’t . DD2 was a horrific sleeper, was attached to my breast constantly, wouldn’t take a bottle, wouldn’t nap in her cot...
I’m pregnant with my third now. It’ll be easier this time...