Hi, i'm looking for advice on how to wean DD off of nighttime feeds. DD is nearly 2 and still very attached to the breast. VERY attached.
She falls asleep on the breast. I know, bad habit, but an effective habit when you have more than one child!! She will usually sleep for a few hours, but then will be in and out of our bed during the night and will want to feed - ALL NIGHT!
If I refuse to give her breast she will scream and shout, settle for a few minutes, then be searching for it again. I must admit, I sometimes give in because I am dog-tired and it's easier (I know!) and DP needs to get up for work and older DD needs her sleep for sch in the morning.
I know she doesn't need it because she eats and drinks well during the day - but she loves 'the boobies'. She talks to them as if they are people! They always get a happy 'hello' when she sees them.
She will be my last child, so I think this may add to it, but physically I am really feeling it. I have always been anaemic, but I am feeling more and more drained as the days go by.
Brutal and honest advice and exxperiences gratefully received!!!