Let my baby cry to sleep
My baby was overtired and I was overstimulated. I normally put her to sleep by breastfeeding, but that wasn’t working. I started getting so overstimulated, so I put her in her crib and just walked away. I could hear her crying and I hated how it made me feel, but I just couldn’t deal with the crying.
Eventually she fell asleep and when I went in she was sleeping but sniffling a little.
Now I’m just watching her sleep and I feel so bad :(
How do I get over this, ugh bc this feeling is so horrid for me
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No need to feel guilty! You are only human and some babies just like the sound that their lungs can make. She’s probs just needed a good cry and that’s ok 👍🏼 it’s always better to walk away then to put yourself and your baby in a position where you are both not at your best. Your doing great mama and don’t ever forget it xx
I work for the NHS and it's advised that it's OK if your babies crying a lot, but just make sure you step out for 5 minutes if it does get overwhelming. You did the right thing so I wouldn't feel too bad, it's not like you did it just bc you couldn't be bothered or every single night so don't worry xx
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NO omg i’m so glad i saw this post!!!! I did the exact same thing tonight - i’m on my own so i deal with it literally 24/7. I felt so guilty for doing it.