Hi
I just bought Tracey's new book, only up to 1st chapter. I wish i read her advice 5 months ago. My 5 month old was sleeping through and now waking often around 2am or 4am but varies. going to bed as late as 9pm becasue she has become hard to settle. She always seems to be crying, throwing tantrums and grumpy lately (I didnt realise such young babies could throw a tantrum!). These changes starting 3-4 weeks ago and her behaviour is becoming more challenging for me.
The change comes with increased curiosity and ability to roll and sit up. Now she is too busy to feed, has a suck then wants to sit up, look around, touch things, go back for another suck. If i try to hold her toward the breast she struggles and screams until she gets her own way then she is happy. This game carries on EVERY feed, i am frequently swapping breasts (i think she knows she doesnt have to feed as hard the other side and will fight until she gets it). Feeds are taking longer and i never know when she has fully fed because she wants to play? Now i have problems with settling and night waking. I dont know if she is hungry during the night because she always goes for the breast for comfort or food when i hold her??? (i cant have my husband get up during the night due to work).
I didnt have problems with sleeping or feeding until recently. She still sleeps usually 1.5 hrs during her day sleeps.
Please advise because i cant find anyone else with the same problems.
Many thanks in advance.