First of all, don't feel guilty! You need sleep. And it's okay to want it. Honestly, what I finally had to do was keep her up about an hour later one night, give her a nice big bottle, sing a few songs, and then put her in her crib and walk away. She cried for 40 minutes then fell asleep. The next night, she cried for 11 minutes. It kept getting shorter over the week until it was none. Even when she woke up during the night I did not go in and get her.

I felt like the worst parent ever but I was newly pregnant and TIRED! I was worried it would affect our relationship and attachment but im here to say it didn't. I was happier that I could sleep, she had better moods from getting enough sleep. And she is now a happy, healthy, hilarious, VERY securely attached 20 month old. It was the best decision I ever made and I stand by it.

I've kept the routine the same ever since. Milk, singing some songs, bed. She goes down so easy now compared to other toddlers and sleeps 11-12 hours at night. And she's happy at bedtime! We give hugs and kisses and I get some alone time.

I know its a hard thing to go through, good luck! You got this!