2.6 yo waking at 11pm every night and not going to sleep unless she comes into my bed

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Every night is the same. She refuses to go back to bed in her own room so I give in and she comes to bed with me. This is fine during week when DH is away, but is causing real problems at week end. She loves going to bed at about 7pm but doesn't sleep past 11. When she comes to bed with me she sleeps brilliantly. DH does the tough love thing but nothing changes, just means no one gets any sleep. If I am still downstairs at 11pm, she sneaks down and won't go up til I do. Am fed up having my bed time dictated by a 2yo. I have tried putting her back into bed each time she comes but it gets to the point that I can't even put her in her bed to walk out of the room. I feel that I am too weak and she knows it. Wouldn't mind, but as a SAHM It works out I get 4 hours a day away from her, unless she is at nursery.

No quick fix i'm afraid. You have to be firm, consistent and strong willed, more than her! You must make sure you have good bedtime routine, and when she wakes put her back in her own bed and keep doing it eventually she will tire and should get easier once she realises you mean business and are not going to back down. you could also try, sitting with her on her bed till she goes back to sleep, see if that works but honestly its hard work but will be worth it to get your bed and a little me time back, i've been there and its worked for me.Good luck and be strong!

I feel for you as I am in the same situation. I'm 7 months pregnant and just don't have the energy for the few nights of hell it would take to sort out DD's routine.

Hope someone is able to help, although I'm sure bitcat's advice is right.

Poor you Rolf, i'm sure you can tackle it when you feel ready too! Def too much whilst being pregnant, good luck with the new baby by the way!