Cosleeping 10 month old

[Gypsybum]

We are cosleeping with our 10 month old little girl. She has never been a great sleeper and has never slept through. She was quite sick (in hospital with suspected meningacocl) about 3 weeks ago and since being home she has been very agitated in her sleep. She wakes at least twice and the only thing that will settle her is a boob. It's frustrating because previously she would go the whole night without a feed. She doesn't need it I bf her 4 times a day and she eats 3 meals plus snacks. I'm assuming it's a comfort thing. I'm not sure what to do? I don't want to breastfeed her at night but am unsure if that is unrealistic when cosleeping?? What do other people do? It's frustrating aswell because DH is sleeping in the spare room because of all the noise and I miss him in the bed. She's also on the brink of walking soon so maybe that may have something to do with it? I really just need someone to tell me it won't always be like this:) I also would like to hear some other cosleepers issues as I sort of just fell into doing it and feel a bit like I don't know what im in for!

Thanks everyone:)

[Bubbles10]

Comfort is a genuine need as well as hunger. and breastfeeding can provide both.

different kids need different amounts of feeds, and this can change with circumstances. Given what your dd has been through, i think for now, she just needs the extra comfort and reassurance that breastfeeding provides.

My DD is in our room, and part-time in our bed. These days she rarely feeds overnight, she might wake but is happy to just crawl over for cuddles. It is only when she is sick, or something else is going on, that she wil feed. So, co-sleeping can be done without feeding over night.

The no cry sleep solution can help with ideas on how to settle bub gently and move away from feeding back to sleep. However, your dd is still pretty young, and has a few things going on (the sickness and developmentally) so she might just need feeds for a little bit longer.

can you get some extra sleep during the day, or leave your daughter with family or friends for a couple of hours so you can have some couple time with your partner?

take care

[Gypsybum]

Yeah i'm just gona go with the flow. Things usually change as quick as they started! It's just a bit tough sometimes doing the AP it can be quite exhausting. I don't leave her with anyone yet and she wouldn't go to anyone anyway so sometimes it gets a little overwhelming.

We had a good night last night only one feed and she woke up very happy his morning!( my favourite part of cosleeping is waking up to her smiley face) I just noticed today it looks like teeth number 5and6 are about to cut thru aswell! went to my MG today and other bubs the same age are doing the same things. Makes you feel like ur not alone:)

[BlissedOut]

DS is 18 months and is yet to sleep through, I cosleep with him and DD 5 months is in the bassinet beside my bed.

DH sleeps in DDs room so he can sleep and I don't miss him too much, DS is way cuter, haha, but seriously, I know he will be in his own bed eventually, so I'm cherishing this phase of our lives.

It could be her teeth waking her too?

[Gypsybum]

Hi girls thanks for the responses:)

I think bubs is excited because she's nearly walking! So cute! She's been staying up so late at night and getting up so early! In a very happy mood though! I have noticed she sleeps better when I'm not touching her so tonight I've put her cot mattress next to ours and gona try her on that. She still likes middle of the night cuddles and boob but likes her own space I think.
Hubby is back in bed too;) yay

It's good to hear that night weaning is a possibility down the track. I really think that once she nails this walking she'll be back to sleeping better again.

We've got the dog in his bed on hubby's side and bubs on my side and it is just the cutest thing ever all together:)