Any other moms cry it out extinction method?

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We are on our fourth night. We tried the gentler sleep training but it just didnt seem to work well for our little....the first night she cried for an hour and the second and third night about 35 mins. Since we started this she has been sleeping through the night. My mom guilt /  concern is that now she seems a little more clingy to me than usual especially for naps and bedtime....is this normal? It makes me feel realky aweful.

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I could never do it 😓breaks my heart and I’m worried she’ll have attachment problems or anxiety from me leaving her to cry.

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Don’t feel awful and don’t let other people guilt you into thinking your choice for your baby is wrong... just keep going and it’ll get better! Around this age they also realize now that we can leave them so they get upset about it, you’re not doing anything wrong.

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has your daughter gone through the 9-11 month leap (it varies) This leap was the WORST for us. He was so clingy and all of a sudden fought all the sleep. We tried to do gentle too and it was awful for all involved. We finally decided to do cry it out but said we'd go no longer than 30 minutes... it took 1 full rough day and he was much better. Were back to normal sleep 3 days later and he is still clingy during the day but definitely less. I read clingyness is part of this stage for sure.
One thing that was recommended was letting her play alone in her crib and playing "peek a boo" where you come in every couple minutes so she knows it's normal to be left to play alone and her sleep space was safe. Also, hiding toys under things for her to find helps too I guess.

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My doctor actually highly discouraged extinction, if they were to throw up all over themselves or something you would never know.,we did let her cry it out but went back in there to comfort her every 3 minutes. We still do if she’s having trouble falling asleep

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Do it. And stay consistent so you don't have to do again. It's sooo worth it. I can't do it mama! Your almost through the worst part

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We sorta did this at 6 months. It worked for us and our daughter sleeps great. This age they are more clingy, it's a part of a phase. Don't worry! You need to trust your gut and do what works the best for you and your family♥️

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We ended up doing it with our daughter. We were exhausted, she was getting up every hour and gentle sleep training was living hell. One night we decided enough is enough and let her cry. She was the same first night was a bit over an hour. Then the next few might 30-40. It’s been almost two weeks and she cries when I put her in crib for maybe 10 mins then she’s out. She’s also been super clingy during the day and naps. I can’t put her down for naps at all. Which is frustrating but I’m learning to just live with her not napping, or cat napping in my arms. I get 12 hours at night. Which is great I get sleep and we get time together to watch a movie or anything else we want. As hard as it was the first few nights it has been worth it. I feel like a better mother because I’m not exhausted dragging my butt through the day, plus I enjoy the extra snuggles through the day as my girl isnt a cuddler to begin with.

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Girl just do it. It’s tough at first but honestly it was the only thing that worked for us. If it will help your sanity then it’s worth it

Any other moms cry it out extinction method?

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