Crying It Out

I was just sitting here today thinking about all the advice I've gotten on what to do with my son since he was born. One of the things I've heard the most is that I should let him cry it out, that he will just fuss for no reason.
So far that has never been proven to me. Every time Braiden has fussed or cried, it was for a reason. Sometimes it's hard to find out why, but as long as I kept trying and didn't give up I've always figured out why.
To me crying it out is teaching him to give up. Just give up on whatever it is you need taken care of, 'cause it's not happening and you have to deal with it. I don't know about you, but I brought him into this world, and he deserves all the taken care of he needs!
Whether it was a poopy diaper, a gassy or empty tummy...even something as simple as wanting to be held, there was always a reason.
Braiden has never cried it out, and I'm proud to say that.
One of my BIGGEST pet peeves is when someone says you are spoiling your child if you hold them when they want to be held. I don't think that it's spoiling him. Why would it be? It's what he needs.We might not think he does, but he needs to be held, comforted....loved. And if it is spoiling him, what's wrong with spoiling with affection? You can always teach your child not to be spoiled in the ways of possessions and trinkets, but is it really so wrong to be spoiled with love?
I don't know about you but I would rather spoil my child with love and comfort, than toys and food---I love buying my baby things, but love is so much more important.