You are not alone in feeling bad when your child is crying, and it is difficult that's why many parents use the family bed ., but as we all know the little treasures kick like mad ,and end up with their toes up your nose ..or almost .Trust me it only takes a few days , once they know you will not give in , as I say you can stay in the room just make sure he stays in his own bed and not yours .good luck
Thank you Margypops. I didnt realize i was probably giving him mixed signals. It is very difficult to ignore his cry. I just feel like a horrible mother leaving/ignoring my son. I honestly do feel that he is taking advantage of me. I will try taking your advice. Thank you so much!
He does it because he knows you will give in he is getting mixed messages , many parents share the family bed till the children reach puberty so that's okay .But if you want your bed back you have to be firm and consistent and not give in or you will be back to square one .Ignore his crying before bed time .. distract him, or let him get on with it .It is stressful but it wont change until you do it.Take him to his room, read some stories, tuck him in ..he will yell, you can leave the room then take him back each time he comes out or sit in the room with him , putting him back in bed each time .Not easy but it works once he gets it into his head hes not going into your bed.. he will give up .