Anyone finding co-sleeping uncomfortable and struggling to move baby into crib

[Allyroro]

Me and my 4month old has been cosleeping since birth and I’m wanting to transition him into the next to me crib. I’m finding cosleeping is taking a toll on my body and finding it really uncomfortable. My back, neck, hips, knees ache and I can never get comfy if he’s on my chest or in the c curl. I see so many mums praising co sleeping on social media and i feel sad that im starting to resent it. I know i should take social media with a pint of salt but anyone else find cosleeping uncomfortable?

i am trying to get him sleeping in his crib but he only does a 20 min stretch before waking up again. Im trying all the techniques, putting down drowsy awake, putting down bum first & slowly etc. when we cosleep he’s on my boob over 50% of the night either feeding or just comfort sucking and he hates a dummy so im struggling to think of how I can wean him off using my boob for comfort. Any special tips anyone has? Or anyone in a similar boat and want to vent? I just feel like I want to hear from other mums in the same position and have any recommendations with how to do it. Or just your experience on how long it took in the end!

Not with the crib but putting a pillow between your knees helps loads.

I didn't do it when mine was so small, but now he's a year it's a lot better because I can move without worrying about him. When he was so small, he slept in a moses basket between us so we could turn over.

Oh yes found it uncomfortable and only I only ever did it from 3/4am, not a whole night. Are you sharing a double mattress just you and baby (i.e., not your partner)? I found that better to have more space.
4 months is a tricky time anyway with typical regression. We just waited it out although did get a floor bed at 12 months which helped as could get her to sleep then move away, no transfer.