decided I want to start weaning my 8 month old off breastfeeding, more so overnight as she has developed a strong feed to sleep association. Meaning she can’t sleep independently without being breastfed. She wakes every 1-2 hrs overnight, mostly for comfort not feeding and to get back off to sleep. (unless she is co-sleeping in our bed, which I want to stop also as my back is broken and I want my bed with my husband!) I’m exhausted, and can feel my mental health suffering, raging hormones, depression and just not having any me time is really taking its toll on me.
I’ve heard you have to go through 2/3 rough nights at first. Then eventually baby learns to sleep independently, connect cycles and sleep for longer stretches.
Just need advice on how best to start this and anyone who’s already done this how long did it take before your baby slept independently without breastfeeding?