i feel like i am going to crack.

[misdee]

i am trying to cut down on breastfeeding, and getting dd3 to settle to sleep in her cot and not on the boob. she is 14months old and has always fed to sleep. we are on out 3rd night of pick-up-put-down (bit like cc but not as bad). she is sobbing solidly for the full 5mins between pick-ups, i am holding her till she calms, then putting her back down. its been 45mins and she is just settling. she had a good feed before bed and was sleepy.

before anyone asks about why i am cutting back on b/f, i have a problem with my neck which causes a lot of pain, i usually take codeine for it and anti-inflamertries, but dont want to take them whilst b/f.

Sounds like you are doing fine Misdeel 45 mins (although a long time when you are the one doing it) is reasonable. Hang on in there, you know how important it is to be consistent. You will get there!

she is asleep. it feels so wrong leaving her so upset. i just wamted to scoop her up and keep her safe.

I promise you that she won't remember in the morning. You will feel better after a good night's sleep and once you can take your codeine again.

drink a glass of wine, hun.

you are coping so well with everything sometimes it must be so hard i really admire you, i think you are a strong wonderful woman and mum. dont feel so down, remember this phase wont last forever they grow up so quickly. well done to you for handling everything so well hun x

well it has been worth it. last night took all of 20mins for dd3 to settle. tonight, she cried for 30secs then fell asleep.

another good night

wow!
i thought i had started this thread and forgot about it!!!!

ds2 doesnt feed to sleep at bed time but does in the night. he doesnt at nap time either......

excellent news for you!!!

i am still trying to summon up the mental strength to do it
i am such a wuss