13 month old still waking at 5ish - anyone solved a similar problem?

[lilysma]

Mu 13 month-old dd has always been a bad sleeper. We did CC at 6 months with her out of desperation and have had to redo it a number of times, but it has worked up to a point. The thing is we found that she wouldn't settle herself after about 4-5am but will go back to sleep in bed with me for another hour or so after a long bf (usually lasting about an hour!). I thought this might improve over time but it hasn't. DH thinks we should now try CC again when she wakes at 5ish to see if we can get her to sleep that extra hour or so before bf. I am knackered and would really appreciate that extra hour but am scared she won't settle and I'm being mean if she needs the milk. Anyone had a similar experience that you've been able to sort out or that has resolved itself?

So nice to hear that we are not the only family that are going through the waking early problem!!! My DS use to sleep for 12 to 13 hours a nite but over the last month has started waking early (anything from 4.30am!). We have DD who is 5 years old and a fairly light sleeper so I am constantly listening for DS thro the night and fly out of bed as soon as DS makes a sound!!! Normally I end up in the spare bed with DS just to try and grab some extra sleep. I know I shouldn't do this but DD started school this year and needs her sleep. I have read on another thread that trying to shorten or push back morning nap to encourage longer nap at lunch time. Going to give it a go but any other suggestions gratefully received. Thanks