Been meaning to reply, just not enough time to get online!

That is great that it's worked out smoothly in the end. Yes you're right - it is not enjoyable, but rather just extremely exhausting and frustrating for us to be constantly disturbed and feel not one iota refreshed in the morning. And it is pure habit/comfort for them. I haven't tried weaning yet, but I think soon enough, when I work up the courage I will be trying something similar to what you've described. Something as least distressing as possible (if it is even possible with DS being such a boobie addict).

Well done again, and thanks for replying