Controlled Crying

Yeah, that's what we've been practicing but it kinda fizzled out before the end of the first week. I usually feed him, then rock and sing to him abit until I see that he is sleepy and then just put him in his cot. The times when he's not sleepy and fusses I pick him up - well, if he isn't sleepy, he isn't sleepy right? Especially when the days have been raining and he's sleeping the whole of the day.

I can't bear to see him cry even though it did get easier as time went on but yeah, this is my time to bond with him and for him to realise and know that I love him and will always be there for him - how can I leave him to cry for hours when that is what is staring me in the face?

As with anything else, I guess phases will end....and I was pretty much doing Controlled Crying to teach him, not to fall asleep himself, which he can do, but for him to realise and learn that people can't carry him ALL the time. Yeah, Julian doesn't like being left alone. But then I read that premature babies are usually more fussy and more demanding and that the extra cuddling etc helps mold a balanced, confident human being so I am SOLD! :)

I just want him to be happy, know that he is loved, balanced, healthy physically, mentally and spiritually and well-rounded. That is all - a Mother's Prayer.