Oh I like that - it's about contented parents, not babies!
See that's the thing - I love Pinky and I have read a couple of her books, but I don't think my specific situation has been addressed directly in any of them...
I guess I compare myself to other mums A LOT - you know, the ones you have it all together... baby sleeps 12 hours a night etc.
My sister-in-law is a doula, and was going on about how because she followed Gina Ford's routines from an early age, her baby is a 'good' sleeper. Actually, writing this, I now realize this is why I picked up the book at the library. Hmmm...
All this stuff just makes me doubt myself! I feel like a bad parent because I had no clue about these things.... I just figured that you did what you were comfortable with, and what worked....
My baby is happy....
I just keep feeling like I've missed the boat or something.... But reading these forums, a lot of us are in the same boat and it's not necessarily a bad thing.
GD, just wanted to say that you are doing a great job! the fact that you are reaching out and seeking help makes you a good mum. In my opinion as you said above, you do what works for you! trust your instincts! My DS was/is a bit likeyou described in the OP, and to be honest, I have always just left him to sleep on my own bed as movng him would just wake him up. He sleeps with me at night now too, just so we can all sleep, instead of being up/down all night to him in the cot. you are not alone!
it sounds like you're following your instincts and are a great mum!
i think anyone or any book that makes you feel like you 'should' be doing something that doesn't feel right, isn't worth listening to/reading.
the reason that you have found that Pinky's books don't necessarily apply directly to your baby, is because no-one knows your baby the way that you do. i just think her books are great at giving people self-confidence in trusting their mothering instincts and enjoying the moment with their baby. the time goes so fast so don't waste it trying to get your baby to fit into a 'perfect baby' mould.
xoxo
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