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RE: Why I chose to co-sleep with my child
Great post! I have struggled with the same thing. I read the book Babywise, which is encouraged parent-led feeding. It definitely wasn't for us, and always left me guessing and feeling guilty having her cry it out now, to give the gift of sleep later. I think we instinctually know what we ought to do, though of course there is room for education on any topic.
I read that book too while pregnant with my first. I thought it sounded logical and good. Thankfully when I told a friend about the book, she told me that she had tried it and it didn't work and to forget about it! I'm glad she told me that. Turns out that I did the complete opposite -- as it was what just seemed right and good once I became an actual mother. Now I look at that book as being one of the most horrible books that there is in misleading poor mothers and parents.
Thanks very much for commenting. I knew that I couldn't let her cry it out.
My mum still feels incredibly guilty for letting my older brother (her first born) cry. She didn't want to, but her mother told her that she had to leave him and wouldn't let my mum go to him. My grandmother thought she was doing it right.
There's just so much information out there that it's hard to know what's right. Going with what feels right to me is how I'm getting through this! I'm a first time mum so I have a lot to learn!
I'm a fourth time Mom and I still feel like I have a lot to learn! Looking forward to reading more from you.