To bloody hate sleep training!

[LittleMissLady]

DS is 11 months and I've just had enough of the bedtime struggle so I'm doing this weird combo of gradual retreat mixed with pick up put down method to sleep train him.

I breast fed him, cuddled him and put him in his cot when he was drowsy and seconds away from sleep.
He though that was hilarious and has been bouncing around in there for the last 20 minutes!!
Last night took an hour. 30 odd minutes of playing and brig put down. 30 odd of crying his heart out.

Did this with dd about 18 months ago. Hated it then, hating it now.
I'm aware the sleep issues are entirely my own fault as a wishy washy mummy but I still want to complain about it!!

littlemisslady best comment ever!!!

I can honestly say that I've learned a fair bit on this thread. That sleep training is often peaceful with no tears. That baby is being taught to self settle rather than actually not wake up.

I'm expecting dc2, and while I am hoping for the miracle sleeping baby, it's more likely that I'll probably consider sleep training at some point. I hope I remember some of the experiences of posters in this thread to help me through, if I do decide to sleep train.