u/Due-Title8960

We are struggling big time with reverse cycling (I think) or maybe a baby that is too reliant on eating to go back to sleep in the middle of the night? He can go down for sleep and naps completely awake so feeding to sleep isn't an issue, however night wakes are increasing (we are up to three now) and he can only go back down after taking a full feed (I don't think it's comfort nursing). We'd like to sleep train him soon but we're so nervous about doing it while he's hungry overnight. I have no problem "teaching" him to self soothe/put himself back to sleep through sleep training but the hunger part is giving me immense anxiety.

Has anyone been through this and have tips? We are desperate and I feel like a horrible parent.