Does She Still Need This Feeding??

Sounds like you are great at reading your daughter's cues. Even if some books or well-meaning friends tell you your daughter doesn't need this feeding, you know best. I fully remember being that tired ole mama - some days I still am. Our days with our little ones pass so quickly, so I encourage you to enjoy these precious moments when she still wants and needs you so. I often took that time to pray for my daughter's future and for my strength to endure, weary as I was. I pray that you will find renewal in Jesus as he promises in Matthew 11:28 that if we go to Him, He will give us rest.

I would never let a 5 month old baby cry it out. It sounds as though you think she needs to eat. Don't worry about what a book says, do what is right for your baby. My second son didn't sleep through the night continuously until he was around 6 months.

We used the ferber method as well so that she would learn good sleep habits, but she was still getting up a few times a night until about 6/7 months, and still wakes up every once in a while (at 16 months) at around midnight for a five minute snuggle and then goes right back down. Mommy knows best, just go with your gut. I feel that they wake up for a reason, even if it's just to know that you're there for them. Good luck!

Hi Stacey, I'm going through a similar situation with my 4 1/2 month old son. He goes down around 6:30 and usually wakes between 1 and 2 am and I always feed him at this time. He then wakes again around 4:30 am, but I have recently decided to let him cry it out for this awakening. He has been going back to sleep after a few minutes. I would think your daughter may still need the 1 am feeding but can skip the 5:30 feeding. But I do agree with the previous posts in that mother knows best! I know it doesn't help you, but you can't go wrong with your instincts.

If you are exclusively b/f have you considered giving her some rice cereal with a spoon at nighttime? It may just give her that top off so that she does not wake up hungry in the middle of the night. I really cant relate to this as my 6 month old has slept through the night (6:30 or 7pm till 5:30am) since he was 6 weeks old but i know I am blessed and this is not the norm. It would be worth a shot to see if rice cereal would help her sleep longer. Just trust your instincts they will tell you what to do.

Follow your heart & what your mommy instincts are saying. They'll never ever ever let you down & your baby will grow up safe & secure and ready to explore & grow.

I got up with my oldest until she was 10 months. Everyone told me she didn't need it, but the nights we tried to comfort her instead of nurse were horrible because it took so long. Instead of and 8 minute feeding, we were spending 2 -3 hours up and down getting her back to sleep only to have her wake up again. At 10 months, she gave it up on her own. Good luck...I feel your pain (I'm currently up at least once a night with my baby 9 month old).