i tried the Controlled Crying method, and whilst it worked at times, i hated it. I believe that my job is to provide a safe and loving environemnt for my child, and that controlled crying sorta didnt fit that theory.
I now practise another form of CC - Controlled Comforting . I stand beside his cot, and hum, and pat his tum till he starts to doze (i also have a cd player going). Then, i as he starts to nod, i stop patting, and just hum. As he gets more sleepier, i stop humming, and just stand there. It takes 2 songs on the cd player.
I really only need to do that if he is abit over tired. If he is happy tired, he may just put him self to sleep. If he is really over tired, then, i let him go to sleep in my arms.
I figure, i will have more years of no cuddles then i will have years of cuddles, so i will take all i can get.
Mind you, he is still not quite 16weeks old... not to heavy yet.