Chantal, IKWYM about the separation anxiety cry. You are right, parenting is hard!
Charlysmum, great that Charly is so happy! That's excellent. In regards to sleeping and settling, I find it so hard when Natalie doesn't settle easily. I think for me that's more exhausting than only getting a couple of hours sleep in a row at night... I can cope fine with that if she settles easily and without a fuss. Hoping it improves for you - stay strong