Feeling frustrated with baby

[rarmst]

My daughter is going to be 1 on the 29th of sept, I love her to bits so I don't know why I am feeling this way all of a sudden. I just feel so frustrated with her. She is a gorgeous little girl but this past week I feel tired and annoyed. She sleeps in our bed between us as we've always had trouble getting her to sleep on her own, she also can't put herself to sleep yet. The only way I can get her to sleep is by wrapping her up and holding her. She is also very clinging and gets upset if I'm not sitting down with her or holding her. I can't get her to play happily on her own. She has started throwing food everywhere instead of eating it. I feel so bad for feeling so frustrated with her because I know she doesn't do anything because she is being naughty, she just doesn't understand. I have a friend who seems to have everything under control. She is an amazing Mum and her  baby daughter does everything she wants her to do. I feel like I am failing. Does anyone else feel like this sometimes?

[rarmst]

Thank so much, you're right, I get told this a lot and I know it's true, I should let her cry for a bit and make her stay in her bed and she should eventually get used to it. I guess I just feel like it never seems to work, she just seems to cry and cry and cry when I put her in her bed and the longer I leave her the worse she gets. But I guess if I do it enough and be patient, she will eventually understand. I''ll give it a go tonight and keep trying for the next few nights to see how I go. Fingers crossed :) Thanks again.

[holspowell]

I can honestly say that this mirror images my friends daughter. She has to hold her to get her to sleep and cant leave her to just sit either.

I would definitely reccomend starting to let her play on her own, self soothing and letting her sleep in her own bed. She will probably cry for awhile, but it will be more worth it if you let her/you do this. For your peace of mind. Please dont take this the wrong way.
My own daughter gets clingy at time and I have to in a way sort of "put her in her place" and make her realize that she doesnt have to have me always in the same room as her.

I always have made sure BOTH kids know which bed is theirs and which is mommies/daddies.

I hope this helps and I pray it gets better! Much ♥!!!