I asked you ladies about letting my son “cry it out” last night….?
ByQuestion by Missy: I asked you ladies about letting my son “cry it out” last night….?
And I was dead set on letting him do it as “prescribed” by my doctor- he’s 10 months and wakes 3 times a night for bottles…after a big dinner- and a bottle- waking at 12,3 and 6.
I got a lot of negative feedback..mom’s asking me not to do it, and feed my child if he’s hungry.
I was offended and annoyed at first, but once I thought about it- him waking just for the bottle, chugging it, and going right back to sleep. how could I deny him food??
I want him to be happy, and fed- so I appreciate all of your honest opinions!
Thanks!
Best answer:
Answer by Shannon
That’s great 
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7 Comments
February 12th, 2012 at 10:31 am
I’m happy you listened and considered. Doctors don’t always know best. I speak from experience. One nearly killed me when I was 13.
February 12th, 2012 at 11:24 am
WOW…I am impressed. I am glad that you are following your instincts and taking care of your son’s needs. He is only little once, and this time is just going to fly by. I know your tired, but your baby needs you.
Good for you mama!
February 12th, 2012 at 11:51 am
I answered your question last night. I’m sorry if you felt offended by the negative feedback you got, but really cutting your little guy off nighttime feeds is not the answer. If hes eating it all its because he needs it and he needs you. They are only little for so long so enjoy the times when he needs and wants mum rather then deny him then sit back years down the road and wish he still needed you like he used to. I’m glad you chose against it. I know it can be frusterating. My daughter was up screaming her head off last night but we got through it loving and cuddling her. Its the best way.
February 12th, 2012 at 12:38 pm
I’m very glad you had a change of heart!
February 12th, 2012 at 1:01 pm
I wish I could get my husband to change his mind!! Our daughter is 6 months and he thinks that I should just let her cry in her crib at night and ignor her. But she only wakes up because either she sees that she is alone, or she is hungry! … she just started sleeping in her own room and often looks around for us.
February 12th, 2012 at 1:38 pm
That’s good, You had mommy instincts and listened to them. You’ve got those for a reason, so don’t doubt yourself.
One day you will look back on these days and really cherish them. I do and my son is almsot 3. He hardly wants me to hold him, sometimes he even asks me to leave his room because he just wants to lay alone:( they are none stop and hardly want cuddles anymore.
February 12th, 2012 at 2:10 pm
That’s wonderful you decided to do so. You’re right… What’s a quick bottle?
So glad you put your son’s needs first like that, you’re a good mommy!