LOL yes this is a no-cry sleep forum on a gentle parenting site, so you'll find the majority in this section don't follow routines especially if they involve crying! We tend to use sleep rituals in this area, or follow baby's lead...

I had no option but to co-sleep, yes honestly... after an extended stay of two weeks and failing with a baby who then threw up and wasn't 'happy' for some time, the only way we could sleep and know our daughter trusted us was to co-sleep. She started to want to go into her own bed at 2, but pops in occasionally, usually when she is sick or feeling insecure about something. But when she is not there, gee I miss her. My son too. I LOVE holding them so tight in bed and waking up next to them. I have a story in one of Pinky's books that she included, when my daughter was about 1.5 years old, I woke to find her kneeling by my head, planting a kiss square on my lips. It was the most divine experience I ever had as a parent. There is no way I could use any sleep routines, I lost the plot along the way with my son for a bit, but was back on track once I reminded myself to let go of judgements and to reach out for some support from some good friends.