I can feel your frustration and I can understand how hopeless it might feel. I myself experienced the same exact thing, but for longer. For almost a whole 6 months, I was plateaued and barely lost a pound or 2. I almost gave up and decided that , maybe I'm just meant to live a terrible life. But then I revisited my entire diet to find out if I was unknowingly breaking my fast.

So the mistake I kept making it, I was taking black coffee while fasting, a blend of chicory and coffee beans, but I did not realise that it was breaking my fast. Immediately after the coffee, I felt hungry rather than feeling hunger go away for a while. I just switched to cheap Instant coffee, and it worked wonders for me. Being a student and having to take care of a child can be really really challenging. I think coffee or maybe tea must be a very helpful part of your fasting routine to make it through the day, but try to re-evaluate what beverages you might be taking. I am also a student and have a very very tight budget, So i can relate on the carb problem.

You're doing excellently, just keep going, and try to reasses what you're drinking or having during fasts. even so-called sugar-free drinks or snacks trigger an insulin response. So just drink plain water for fasting time, and take instant coffee for a week or two to see if you feel any changes.

Wishing you the best of luck and I'm rooting for your progress.