Hi
I originally put this under parenting, but didn't get much back, so trying here for some help! 😩
My DD is 8 months and has been a good sleeper since she was 3 months old. We moved her into her own room at 6 months and apart from the odd night, she adjusted to the change really well.
Just over 3 weeks ago we came home after a 2 week holiday, where we were all sharing a room, and now the problem has started!
DD goes to bed around 7pm perfectly fine, but will wake around 1am screaming unconsolably, until I pick her up for a cuddle. I've tried not to do this and sit by the cot and rub her back or tummy, but she just continues to scream.
She will also cry again as soon as I put her down or try to leave the room. In desperation for sleep, I have put her in bed with me, and she will go to sleep pretty much straight away.
I'm back at work in 4 weeks, so I'm eager to nip this in the bud but I'm unsure what to do. DH said we should just leave her and she'll go back to sleep, but I can't bring myself to leave her to cry.
Any ideas or suggestions?
(I know I shouldn't put her in bed with me, but all reasonable logic goes out the window when you're knackered and it's the middle of the night.. lol)