We had all sorts of trouble with Louis settling when he was really little. Everyone told us to cc him and I just didn't feel like it was the right thing to do at all. Eventually I bowed to the pressure and tried it (a little) and it was just horrible. Little babies under 6m do not need to scream for any reason.
Anyway, needless to say at 7 1/2 m no he's not sleeping through but he goes to sleep very easily and he sleeps well enough for me. I honestly think now the longer we leave him to cry (in circumstances that can't be avoided) the more unsettled he is, which makes sense.
Why does everyone feel that there is only one way to fix babies problems? I would much prefer to be a nice loving mummy than one that ignores his cries etc.