A no-cry sleep success story!

[krysalyss]

Great story Falguni!
We also have a no-cry success story. Our 18 month old has been putting himself to sleep for about 5 months now. We just pop his night light on and he goes into his cot. Sometimes he even asks to go to bed or gets his dummy and blanky for it. Not only that but he is happy and confident and good at expressing his feelings because he knows he is heard.
My advice to all the struggling people out there - give yourself a break. Follow your instinct to just love and enjoy your child. The long-term benefits come out in all aspects of their life. And the sleep stuff does get better too. And don't let people (or yourself) judge your parenting on how well your child sleeps because it is bollocks. lol.

[Junglemum]

Thanks for reading and the replies.

Amber- The light is there! You'll make it too.
Maz- Don't be too tough on yourself love. 4 kids is a juggling act at any time. You do an amazing job, Mateaz is a well loved little man.
Cass and Krysalyss- Thanks . Yep good advice Krys.........

give yourself a break. Follow your instinct to just love and enjoy your child. The long-term benefits come out in all aspects of their life.

[aussienic]

Thanks for your story.. It has come at a good time.. I have been leaving my DD to cry in her bed as I thought maybe thats what she needs to go to sleep.. but I think I will take a different approach

[~kellie~]

Thanks Ange for sharing your story - and well done! I too can now see the light at the end of the tunnel!

Do you think it took about 2 months to work?

[Jaycee]

It's great to hear of a success story, thank you!
It seems there are a few of us out there at the moment going through sleep problems.
Although I can't actually see the light at the end of the tunnel at the moment, your story has made me realise, there is a light and one day I will see it

[Marlene]

Thanks for posting a great success story! I am one that is getting pressure (even from DH) to let Jack "cry it out" but I refuse too, so glad to see "comforting" work for you.

[Rahjah]

oh how lovely to read a positive story like this, thanks for sharing!

What did you do to extract yourself from your bubs sleep association, out of interest? I'm tossing up whether to do that or not, I'm really just wondering if I have the patience and committment right now. It seems easier just to stay doing what we are doing IYKWIM.

Good on you! Tell us what you did