Let me set the scene: It’s 3:23AM
How do you know how long 5 minutes has been when you keep forgetting to check the clock to see what time you put the baby back down after rocking him because he was screaming ?
Who came up with the five minute rule anyway? Let them cry for five – ten minutes before going to rock them again? OK… I guess we’ll try anything at this point.
Sorry Son: Chronicles of a New Dad 