How do you respond to others who tell you they've used CIO? - Page 3

[JudiAU]

I can't think up anything polite to say instead of something so I say oh, and change the subject. The nasty things that run through my head do not include "you did it the hard way."

The only CIO conversation I am willing to have is the one where people say they don't or they tried it and it was awful. I just can't listen to the details. I agree. I don't understand why it is acceptable.

[P.J.]

Actually, I was just reminded:

Also last week a coworker / friend whose baby is a few months younger than mine was saying they were having some sleep issues and one night recently their baby started crying some time after having been put to bed. She said they sat out there in the living room wondering for a moment if they should let him cry. But she couldn't do it. "It really goes against all the instincts doesn't it?", she said. I then used that chance to explain why I would never do it and why it's just a bad idea and her instinct is right.

So it's not always an awkward situation when CIO comes up!

[november]

I don't say much of anything but it really breaks my heart and I will freely admit it tarnishes my opinion of them. I don't want to push my parenting ideals on anyone because I hate it when its done to me but it makes me so sad for the poor baby. If ASKED I would say I'm not comfortable w/ it, but otherwise it would just be an 'oh..yeah, hmm...' (and trying not to have a judgmental look on my face lol) in an effort to gear the convo elsewhere.

[lrgs]

Originally Posted by happysmileylady

What would you want someone who thinks bed sharing is borderline neglectful to say to you if you happen to mention that you bedshare?

Very good point (again!)