There is huge debate on sleep training and sleep issues when it comes to babies! Many heated arguments begin with just the mention of cry it out or some other firm of sleep training. I have done a ton of reading and research on many methods and have come to this conclusion...I'm gong to do what works for my family. I'm not going to follow a particular method. Lately, Liam has been waking at night for unknown reasons and has wanted only mommy ~ daddy only makes it worse:/. At first I was worried I was building bad habits by going in and soothing him (and maybe I am) but I have decided that I want him to know mommy will come make it better. He's only 6 months old. Heck, I still want and wish my mommy could come help me sleep at night sometimes. Right now, if Li Li needs me, I'm there. Besides this whole teething thing screws everything up anyway. Even if we had sleep trained him we would be doing it again after the teeth popped through anyway.
I am in no way bashing cry it out or any method of sleep training whatsoever. I'm just saying they aren't for my family. We are going to do what works for us...swaddle, paci, soothing, etc. I can't stand hearing him cry either. Every fiber of my being says, "Go in and fix it!"
What do I do to help Li Li sleep?
- I nurse him to sleep each night at 8 and wait till he pops off on his own. Sometimes I slip a paci in to save my boob! Ouch!
- If he wakes, slip the paci in quickly, turn on his sound machine, exit nursery and pray:).
- If he continues to fuss we change his diaper.
- Sometimes he just needs to be rocked by mommy:)
- Sometimes he needs to snuggle in bed with us till he goes back to sleep.
- Occasionally he needs to nurse.
Am I tired? You betcha!
Is it frustrating? Heck ya!
Am I gonna let him cry...nope:/.
Overall he's been a great sleeper. We have hit a rough patch but I think we are on the road to recovery.
Moral of my story...do what makes you feel good and what feels right. Don't judge others and don't judge yourself.
Kudos to those of you who sleep train...this momma is too weak:/
Xoxo,
Molly
Kudo to you for being a great mom. You're not alone for not using the CIO method. My boy is 6 months 3 weeks old and he still wakes up at night for milk. Our friends have suggested to sleep train him but I can't do it. It's tiring but I love every moments being with him.
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