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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]FTM with DS who vomits easily as well, and we haven't even started sleep training yet!

What did you decide to do, OP?  Did anything work for your child?[/quote]

Haha, OP here - I cant believe someone revived this thread!  Yes - I can finally put DS in his crib awake after a little nighttime routine (songs, cuddles, etc).  It didn't happen until November, though, and I posted this in July!  I did in fact let him cry - DH was gone, my mother in law was here, and in addition to being a mother of 3 she's the oldest of 6 so as she says 'baby crying is background noise.'  She kept me strong.  It took about 20 mins the first night (no ferber checks), and a little less each night - took about 4 nights.  He still typically screams bloody murder... for about 45 seconds - long enough for me to close his door and pee in the bathroom next door.  Then he grabs his lovey and settles down to watch his FP aquarium.  We're all much happier.

I do think timing is critical.  As I noted in the original post, because of his GERD we missed the early window around 6-8 MOs (when we trained our older DS with no problem), and I do think the time around 10 mos-14 mos is pretty fraught with separation anxiety.  By the time I finally did it I think I was able to just convey to him that I meant business, and that there was no other option.  I also needed to believe that he was just manipulating me, which he clearly was (still is, little devil - he owns me), and truly believe that I was doing the right thing for us.

whatever you do, I think you need to truly believe in your heart it's the right thing, and not just do it because you're sleep deprived and a little desperate.  Some kids train easily with the use of good habits (like my #1) and some learn that a little crying will get them cuddled all night.  Knowing your kid will help you make a decision.

Good luck![/quote]

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