Co-sleeping with my almost 7 month old baby girl and her nighttime feedings

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Hi. So my husband and I have been co-sleeping with our almost 7 month old daughter since she was 1 1/2 month old. Whenever she gets up at night, I just usually pull my shirt up and open my bra and nurse her lol. Everything has been smooth sailing since I started this routine but lately I’ve been going to bed exhausted and feeling a bit more exhausted when my baby cries beside me. Don’t get me wrong, I love her so much that I’m willing to d*e for her but my body isn’t cut out for long time feedings in a side-lying position. One time I get up to feed her (the normal way) but I was too sleepy that my husband woke me up because our daughter is at an angle where she could slip through my arms and fall down to the floor. I’d rather hurt my back and neck than to put her in a bad position. Anyway, back to the problem, I’m trying to eliminate her nighttime feeds since I started giving her solids (1-2 tbsps three times a day) and formula (2 oz lang and given together with her solids only) and the rest is direct latching. I read that when a baby feels full the entire day then that would eliminate the nighttime feeds. Idk if I should do something to help her?? Or should I just trust the process? Also, I don’t like the idea of letting her cry throughout the night. Any tip is welcome and greatly appreciated! #firsttimemom #pleasehelp

Maria Reyes Garcia · Answer

Aw mama, I totally get it, that exhaustion is real, and it's sweet na willing ka mag-suffer para sa baby, pero your health matters din! Honestly, at 7 months she may still genuinely need those night feeds (babies' nutritional needs vary so much), so I'd really suggest checking with your pedia before cutting them completely, kasi some little ones aren't quite ready yet and it can actually affect supply. A few of us tried the "full during day = no night feeds" thing and it didn't work for everyone, so it's not a guaranteed formula. What I'd say is, maybe work WITH the night feeds for now rather than against them, because at least your body stays rested? One of my mum friends actually found that having baby on a small pillow at the perfect height made side-lying feeds so much less taxing on her neck and back, game-changer talaga siya. The safety concern you mentioned is legit though, so definitely chat with your doctor or midwife about your options, whether that's adjusting positioning, gradually reducing feeds, or even a safe co-sleeper setup. You're doing amazing, but you can't pour from an empty cup!

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