Bad mom?

My son (12 weeks) does pretty well at night, we’re usually up twice to feed. In between tho, he’s sometimes fussy from gas, or just generally awake. If he’s not screaming/crying, I usually just let him be and don’t sooth or pick him up. I can tell the different cry/sound when he’s hungry. Should I be tending to him more during these times? Or is it okay to let him work it out. There’s not a ton I can do for gas, and he’ll fuss for 5-10 minutes, and I’ll hear a few big toots, and he quiets down. We’re working toward putting him in his nursery in a week or so, so I’d rather not need to be going to him for every noise, and want to be sure he can somewhat self-sooth - which he is.
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I do the same thing with my 8 week old. Sometimes I will offer her pacifier because I know it helps but you’re definitely not a bad mom

Hi I do the same!!! If baby can soothe themselves back to sleep, then she doesn't need me if my thoughts process. You need your sleep too!

I do the same with my 11 week old! If she’s letting out a hunger cry/sound I tend to her, but if she’s just making coos I’ll let her sooth herself. You’re not a bad mom!! You’re doing amazing ✨

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