I don't have any experience with goats milk but from what I've read it sounds fairly simple. Raw goats milk and fermented raw goats milk is are the best options by far. If you have the space I recommend getting your own nanny goat. You could probably find for a very reasonable price and they can live on alfalfa so if you can get a supply of alfalfa and a nice fence then it should be real easy. Also if you go with goats milk I would suggest acquiring some kefir grains. There are tribal people in the mountains there in the caucasus mountains who have regularly consumed kefir and they commonly live into their 100s. If you want to learn more about kefir check out this great website (http://users.chariot.net.au/~dna/kefirpage.html ) with tons of free information. He sells some cheap kefir grains but he has a huge back order at the moment due to personal life issues.

There is only one thing I can think of that might help the sleep. Does your body have any type of direct contact with the earth on a daily basis? If not find a tarp, something soft such as grass clippings bird feathers or leaves, and a sleeping bag or two (depending on the temperature). Place the leaves or soft material on the ground in a private area. Next place your tarp and sleeping bag on top of the leaves or soft material. Get inside the sleeping bag to stay warm if you don't like the cold. Sit or lay down while holding the baby in the sleeping bag for at least 1 hour every day. I did this the other day without the baby of course because I don't have any kids yet and it was very very relaxing. An alternative would be to stand barefoot on the ground but I suggested the other way since its winter (some days) and might be too cold for most to stand barefoot outside. At the center of the earth is essentially a huge magnet made of liquid nickle and cobalt and I think its crucial for the body to maintain a connection with that magnet since electricity plays such a large role in our nervous system. Dr. Christopher spoke out against the use of rubber soled shoes because rubber is an insulator and it cuts the body's electrical connection with the earth. He suggested using moccasins or leather soled shoes.
Warmly,
the mongoose

kinshealth,

This is one BIG reason I didn't last very long with breastfeeding! I had postpartum depression issues as well which made getting no sleep at all made things worse and WORSE! I see nothing wrong with using a little RAW goats milk at this time. I think you have done a great job! Maybe replace one feeding right before bed with the goats milk and breastfeed the rest of the night....that way you can possibly get a four hour stretch with a good feeding. She may just be wanting to suckle for comfort! Im not one to push the paci but it did save my butt a few times. Alot of times they want to suckle for comfort!

I know how you feel...I have a three year old that sleeps with us and it's STILL exhausting because he's up under me 24/7. I think eight months exclusively breastfeeding is great. A little raw goats milk at night will NOT hurt anything. Just don't overdo it! The goal should be to try to give breastmilk until 18 months and the next best thing would be raw goats milk....but no longer than 18 months.

When I took Allie off of my daughters milk - I went straight to raw goats milk - it worked great! If you can - get it freah and raw because then it will have the live enzymes in it and be much easier to digest. When my babies were wanting to eat all night, I would give them a little rice cereal or mashed potatoes or something that would fill their stomach just before bed time. They are usually in my bed next to me, but this way their tummies stayed full through the night.