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@Destiny I’m in the exact same situation as you. I haven’t slept through the night yet with her. My nipple is her pacifier and she lays across me all night. I’d love to wean her off but she refuses milk in a bottle or cup. I never get a break either, she’ll watch tv for no more than 15 min. I’m hoping that it’ll get easier for us. I know I’m definitely burnt out!
Hi, I have a similar baby. I also still breastfeed and he nurses like a newborn or more. He also does not like other people, even his dad, so entertaining him and stuff is always on me. It stresses me out a lot as well because I have never met another baby like him. I wish he would atleast let someone else hold him or play with him but he has a meltdown if anyone even our family and friends try to hold him. He’s 15 months and I’m hoping to get pregnant soon with another but I’m stressing about how I will manage. Since I also still breastfeed and co sleep with my son through the night.
Also exclusively breastfeeding and cosleeping and also having the same Velcro issues ! Nothing on tv or toys help me either. I’ve been trying to wean but she’s not having that lol. I’m gonna enjoy my baby being on me no matter how sore my nipples hurt 😅 because it’s never as long as it feels in the moment ! 🥹💗 too soon they’re running off with their own phone (my oldest is 9🥲) Ps my oldest was super chill !
@Destiny omg you described my baby right there lol I’ve been trying to wean her off boob but nothing works so far. That is hard😓 my first one was a little similar but she weaned off pretty quick after I got pregnant, maybe the hormones changed the taste and she was not very interested so it took only 3 days with her dad putting her to sleep without me. So maybe it will happen soon for you too🤞🏽
Hey, I also have a “high needs” baby. I like the term Velcro baby because similarly she wants constant attention. She is 15 months now but still breastfeeds throughout the entire night. My nipple is a comfort so the moment I try to take it out her mouth and get in a more comfortable sleeping position she wakes up crying. I can’t even do chores. I’ve tried putting the TV on for distraction but that works sometimes. I thought it would get easier after a year but now it’s still hard. I wish it could give your u tips but I honestly can’t. I gave up on weaning her off my breast because this little girl will scream the entire night. It’s like I’m sleep training but I’m right there in the bed with her trying to rock, sing, pat her bottom, and rub her head. So I’ve given up even though I’m pregnant with baby no. 2. I totally get the stress.