firstbub - my DS has only really recently starting sleeping through consistently, and even then not always. We cut out the night feeds around 15 months by offering water, only because I was pregnant & it was too tiring to feed at night, and I think he was ready to drop the night feeds anyway.

I wouldn't label it as 'sleep issues' at all.. they're babies, and it's completely normal for them to wake for a variety of reasons. I agree that feeding is the quickest and easiest method of getting everyone back to sleep peacefully, and if she is having a pretty good drink during these night feeds, well then she probably needs it When she wakes for that hour through the night, are you able to just pop her beside you in your bed.. then you can just sleep while she plays?

I do recall the 8-9 month time being very unsettled, due to teeth & separation anxiety etc etc etc! But it does pass, bubs are constantly changing. Oh and btw, with regards to the other mothers with babies sleeping through.. I bet it's not every night Even adults don't sleep through every night! hehe. We wake up to pee, or wake up from dreams and go back to sleep. Bubs wake up and sometimes need to know that mum & dad are around.. so rest assured that you're helping her feel nice and safe and comforted as she learns about this big wide world.

You're doing a great job, it will pass eventually.