I have a DS who is 5 months old (24 weeks I think but I've lost count). I have been determinedly excl BF him although his sleep has not been great for the last couple of months. Currently he goes to sleep about 9ish, wakes a few times in 45 minutes stints till about 11pm, then wakes twice between 12 and 6, usually at 1.30 and 5.30. When he wakes he wants to feed. I am fairly knackered but I feel it is just about manageable. It is probably also worth mentioning that he is a large baby: 9lbs 13oz at birth and well over 20lbs now. He has always fed frequently!
My intention is to BLW. I have read the theory that more frequent night wakings from 4 months aren't necessarily to do with hunger. I also understand that when solids are initially introduced the volumes and calories involved are so small that it shouldn't be sufficient to improve sleep. Despite this I am the only person amongst my RL peers who hasn't started weaning yet and it is making me feel quite isolated. Everybody in RL seems to think that breast milk cant possibly be enough, and that solids are the route to better sleep.
At 3am this morning I was wondering whether I am making my life unduly difficult by not starting weaning. So, I would like to know what your experiences of introducing solids were on your LOs' sleep regardless of whether you waited till 6 months or started a bit earlier. Thanks.