PinkLilly, I know how you are feeling about wanting some sleep. I have been in your situation when my DD was younger. And still to this day, she has trouble sleeping at times. That is associated with teething etc.

When they are really little, they just want their Mum so much, they feel so secure don't they.

I know what you mean about about re-settling herself. If only life was that easy. I tried some controlled crying but disliked it. It only upset my DD and myself.

I had to go to the doctor at one stage as I had sleep deprivation. I think it was because I was going by a controlled crying routine and I worked myself up into a "tissy" and was upset when it didn't work that well. So from there I decided to go with the flow. For a couple of months, I let my DD just sleep on me through the day, we curled up on the couch whilst she slept. She was always a co-sleeper through the night. If she cried, I would cuddle her for ages.

Just recently, she's gone into her own toddler bed! The transition was great. It all happens eventually. She is 10 months. It is hard but it does pass. I thought my DD would never sleep without me!!!

I would be giving her plenty of cuddles and just going with the flow. She will settle herself in her own time, well that's what I have experienced anyway. I would just sleep when she did so I didn't get so tired, even if it meant we went to bed together or in front of the couch.

Hugs to you...I am thinking of you and know exactly how you feel.