Hi,
I have a dilemma where I was sort of persuaded to leave my DS crying instead of going to him straight away. I hated doing this and it was going against my instincts but was told it has to be done at some point. He is only 7.5 months. Is this too young?
I exclusively B/F and DS has erratic feeding esp if he is in a different place. I feed on demand, and DS will snack throughout the day and then have perhaps one or two big feeds. He wasn't happy at the time and so I let him cry for a bit and then picked him up and put him to the breast and he fed for a bit but then came off and so I put him in his pram. But then he immediately started crying so I walked him around for a bit but he wouldn't settle and I think he wanted more milk. The person (family member -need I say more!) said that he is angry and is used to being picked up all the time. Well, eventually the poor thing cried himself to sleep in the pram. Think it took about 10 mins so not long, but I hated every single second and wanted so much to pick him up but felt under pressure to leave him to cry it out. Don't think I have the heart to do it again. :(
Just wondered if anyone else has had similar experiences?
Thanks
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BooseysMom · 07/07/2014 17:04
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