Should my 4 almost 5 week old have a bedtime?

My baby girl will be 5 weeks on Tuesday (28th), she’s breastfed and sleeps well mostly but is usually up every 2-3 hours for a feed. I haven’t noticed a routine and has been co/sleeping for the last 2 weeks as she got a little cold and fusses a lot now when I try to put her in the sleepyhead. I’m not sure if the cold is what’s thrown everything off but should she have a bedtime or routine by now? I just go by her and what she wants at the moment…

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I really need to vent.

I feel like I can’t do this. I’m struggling so badly. I often cry when my baby cries. I get panicky when I can’t figure out what’s wrong. I feel like a bad mom, but I care about my baby and love him so much that it hurts.

I was neglected and abused as a child and I feel so much guilt for struggling so bad or even complaining in the first place. I want to be able to keep it together, but it feels so impossible sometimes. And I just want my baby to be happy and healthy but I feel like I’m doing a terrible job.

And I feel bad for my husband who has to deal with a crying baby and a crying wife. And I feel jealous of him because he handles everything so well and he’s naturally good at juggling stress, but I am the opposite. I feel like a terrible and ill-prepared mom.

Breastfeeding Duration

Everyone seems to spend a different amount of time breastfeeding. I've heard of women stopping at 6 months and offering formula, stopping at 1 year, stopping at 2 years. Some women even continue for more than 2 years. I was surprised to read that breastfeeding for 3 years is mentioned in the Bible.

How long are you planning to breastfeed for?

Should my 4 almost 5 week old have a bedtime?

Will we ever have our own room again.

My firstborn was in our bed up until she was around 1 year old, she then slept in a cot right beside the bed and still climbs in every now and again. The only reason we made this transition was because I was pregnant and it just became impossible. So currently my second baby, who is 6 months old is in our bed and my 19 month old is at arm's reach in her cot.
I know this sounds absolutely loony but I cannot imagine ever putting them both in their own room. Does anyone else feel like this? I feel like I sleep better knowing they are right beside me. I think it's me that can't deal with the transition into their own rooms nevermind them. Am I crazy, Ive got several friends who couldn't wait to put their babies in a separate room, to me it's not something I'm in any hurry to do. I don't know anyone who feels the same and it makes me feel like I'm the one with an issue.

Should my 4 almost 5 week old have a bedtime?

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