[ozmidwifery] sleep baby sleep

[Pinky McKay]

My second letter today - we can make a difference - one family at a time.   Dear Pinky, I am a new mum with a 15 week old beautiful boy. I was pressured into attending "sleep school"  with Harrison as he wasn't sleeping the required hours during the day. I then persisted to practice the controlled comfort techniques for three days before plucking up enough courage to stop. I knew in my heart this was a cruel way of getting him to sleep but until I read your books I was told this was the only way. Sleep school not only made me feel as if I was failing as a mother but also took away any confidence I had to begin with. Your books gave me a shove in the right direction and the strength to stand up to the critics. I have found a way that works for us ( I call it Harrison's way!) and I'm sticking to it! There is nothing better than rocking my little man to sleep in my arms of a night or snuggling up together in our bed in the early hours of the morning. Even although it took me this long to find our way, we are enjoying each other so much. I can't thank you enough for allowing me to parent the gentle way.   (By the way, Harrison sleeps much more contented and more hours now than he did while applying the sleep school). techniques