I really need some advice as I am at my wits end and exhausted
My soon to be EXH and I split up around 18 months ago and are both with new partners
DD7 didn't take the split well but with consistency and routine,she has managed to go back to being the fun loving happy child she was pre divorce and has a good relationship with ex and his new partner and me and my new partner.
However one thing that has not improved is her sleep.
During the initial separation she suffered terrible sleep regression,which was totally understandable. Initially she wouldn't go to bed on her own but with constant routine she managed to fall back into the habit of going to sleep independently.
The issue is she wakes up anywhere between 9.30pm and 1.30 am. I put her back to bed usually and she drifts back off however by the second time I'm exhausted and worried about work the next day ( school teacher).
By this point I usually give in and let her into bed with me . I'm awake now as she has awoken after my second attempt and has gotten into bed with me . I wouldn't mind but I literally get no sleep when she is in with me as she lies on top of me so I end up uncomfortable and awake throughout the night .
I've even been to a GP and had external support all who have said I have a good routine - bed and usually asleep by 8pm story ,shower ,little massage if anxious etc and can't tlgive me any advice.
This has been going on for around a year has anyone got some suggestions that would enable her to sleep through the night?
TIA.