My challenging 2 1/2 year old

[Merlion]

well since we lost our old IP and our old post I thought I update on my breast feeding. Daniel is now 2 years and 8 months old we still going strong in breast feeding. I don't know how much longer I can do it for though as he still wakes up in the middle of the night and screams blue murder until i stick a boob in his mouth and he falls asleep. I just wish I could rely on DH to put him to bed and able to have a good 8 hour sleep. i don't think I have had straight 8 hours straight since before he was born. About 3 weeks ago he slept through the night 3 days in a row and then back to normal his waking up in the middle of night and screaming. I just can't do it anymore.

will post more later on

[mama_bel]

Hugs... Sounds tough. I guess this calls for another "this too shall pass" chant?

[MenkyFrog]

Gentle Birth, Gentle Mothering (book by Sarah Buckley) was my key to freedom when struggling with feeding. It can be so hard. Just be kind to yourself and really try night weaning if you can. When I was talking with the friend who lent me the book about it, I was shocked that it had never occurred to me that you COULD stop feeding through the night. A week later and no more night feeding - BLISS!

I fed DS1 for nearly 4 years and DS2 for a bit over three years with just a couple of pregnant months in between and to say I was after a bit of personal space would be an understatement! It really takes a huge toll on your body too. Make sure you are loving yourself!

Just talk to him about it and stay strong in your agreements with each other! Sometimes kids need help sticking with agreements and it is our job to help! :)

[bronja]

Mothering your nusring toddler by mary j bumgarner and The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers was useful for me when I was going through a similar dilemma. My son started sleeping better when we night weaned at around 2.5 years. I just keep saying lets have a cuddle instead, and we'll feed when the sun comes up. There was crying, but I think he was ready, he wasn't hysterical anymore like previous attempts. My son will still wake up crying/screaming at almost 4 but is comforted by hugs.

Be kind to yourself, it will pass, it can be so hard in the moment though - hugs.

[Merlion]

i have read the no-cry sleep solution for toddlers but its so challenging for me. I'm having problems weaning D as thats when he wants booby. I'm hoping he outgrows this soon otherwise i'm in trouble. My in-laws have babysat him overnight and he was fine without booby and when i had to stay overnight in hospy when i broke my leg he slept for my mum. he is so hysterical if i say no to booby at night but i do the 5 second rule where he has a suck for 5 secs and then change over and then i tell him go to sleep