We just started out with baby on my side in bed, with the crib [rail down] next to that side, to put baby in. Never ended up doing that but the 'wall' it made was helpful. We took down the crib and used a chair to provide some protection but baby never fell out. Then he was moved in the middle between us and like the other poster said, up at the headboard so baby's feet were around our shoulders. Baby nursed every 2 hrs or less, so usually i just fell asleep with one breast in his mouth, and arm under a pillow so it wouldn't get cold and the other arm with the hand tucked between my legs so it would not fall down and go numb! lol I had my last 2 babies in bed and it is the best for mom getting the rest she needs as well!