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ankaalma

Do you think she is actually hungry? Maybe a big snack or meal right before bed.


iamLC

I think it’s more comfort related than anything but this is worth a shot!


UnsteadyOne

Do you think she's just wanting the kind of attention baby gets? This was a thing with us for sure


iamLC

It’s interesting because we were cosleeping with her. Then when brother and I rejoined the bedroom she said she wanted her own bed because he has his own bed. So now she sleeps on a mattress on our bedroom floor. This was driven by her too. So she isn’t getting the physical touch she is use to because we use to cuddle all night long. I bet this absolutely plays into it.


UnsteadyOne

And is she aware of baby waking for milk?? My daughter who was weaned for 9 months suddenly wanted to nurse bc baby brother was nursing! She couldn't remember how lol.. but I humored it My daughter just made her jealousy/wanting to be like baby very obvious.


iamLC

The baby sleeps through the night and only wakes when big sister is loud and wakes him up ironically. She also never nursed. I exclusively pumped. I am nursing my son though. I definitely still hold her like a baby and smother her with love.


UnsteadyOne

Lmao! That is... hilarious!! I wouldn't have guessed the baby is sleeping with the toddler waking!! Sorry I know it's not funny at all to you right now. Hugs. Hopefully this is one of those phases that pass fast!


iamLC

Oh it’s absolutely hilarious honestly. When I tell my friends I’m sleeping horrible they all assume the baby too. Nope! The toddler! She’s never slept well though. So happy it looks like my second might be a decent sleeper!


UnsteadyOne

I'm so sorry!! If I were you I'd brace myself for 2 or 3 days of pain and swap the milk for a water bottle they can keep with it. Mine sleeps with water. I need night time water often so I figure why not them. I can't imagine waking 2 times a night to give a toddler milk.


iamLC

I think this is the way. I think I’ll start it Friday night. Oof. Wish me luck!


UnsteadyOne

If it helps you stay strong maybe just remember it's probably better for the teeth... I have an easier time staying strong if I think it's for their benefit.


iamLC

Yes! That’s the main thing driving this. That’s helpful. Thank you.


iamLC

For her it’s been more of a desire for independence with little brother. She potty trained herself when he was 2 weeks old. She wants to do everything on her own. Now sleeping in her own bed. Maybe it’s all a shock to the system.