Hey guys!

I’m looking for some advice! My 9 month old baby girl is the best at everything EXCEPT for sleeping. I love her so much but I am so exhausted and out of ideas to help both of us get rest. Sleep has always been a struggle and now that she’s teething it just seems worse. My husband and I are currently co sleeping with her but I would really like my bed back! She’s constantly hugging on me and essentially wants me to hold her hand ALL night! She’s extremely restless and kicks in her sleep. I have tried a bedtime routine but every time I try to lower her into her crib she screams and refuses to settle. I’ve tried putting her in the crib “tired” but not asleep and again, it’s like the end of the world to her. She doesn’t wake up hungry or needing to be changed, she just wants me and ONLY me to hold her or touch her all night which has become extremely exhausting. She refuses to nap unless I’m holding her which is usually when I’m nursing her. I really don’t like the “cry it out” method but I’m feeling like a failing mother here! Please help with any advice! Thank you in advance!