Need some advice re Toddlers sleeping in parent's room

[Ginger]

ds is still in our room. not too sure what's going to happen when the new bubs arrives, but don't really care either iykwim? we'll just take it day by day and do whatever works for our family.

[Ozziehoffy]

Awww Danni, you're still agonising I see. It's ok!! Oskar is also still right next to me in his cot in our room...lol. DH did mention something the other day about having to think about moving him soon, blah blah blah.... I'M NOT READY!! Fullstop, end of conversation. I really like having him right there and he likes it too and I think he sleeps better with me there.

I have a question to those who have done the toddler and baby in the same room with you or know of people who have.... have they seemed to disturb each other if they wake up or been ok?? Oskar wasn't a crier when he woke for a feed so I doubt it would've been too much of a worry, I did turn tv on for light but might have to resort to leaving the room with the next one.

[LuluHB]

I don't sleep with either of my babies in my room anymore. For me it just didn't work because all their little snuffles kept me awake at night, so they were in their own rooms by 3 months and 5 months respectively. BUT having said that, many nights will find me lying on the couch in DD#1's room so that I can be close to her (usually after I've just had my closeness time giving DD#2 a feed) so I completely understand why you are finding it hard to move him out.

I say do whatever works for you, your DH and M. When its no longer working then look at alternatives. I don't think you are making life more difficult for yourself down the track, and TBH even if you are, so what. You keep him in your room how and you "might" be making problems for yourself down the track, but in the meantime you are all happy NOW. I'm all for doing what works for today, and let tomorrow worry about itself.

[Deejoy17]

Both my boys where in our room up until October, 2008 so they were 3 years, 5 months and 2 years, 2 months before they moved out of Mummy and Daddy`s room, now we have space in our room for 2 more

[Danni]

Oh dee, tell me more!! How was Matthew when Adrian was born? Did the crying wake him up or what about night feeds etc?

How did you go moving them out at that age? Did they transition well?

[Ozziehoffy]

*bump* dee.... I'm interested in your response here too... along with any others who have or are doing this!

[Danni]

I have narrowed this down to being a "guilt" thing.

I am loving Mason more and more each day and I think its cos I'm feeling "sorry" for him.I dont want him to feel like we are pushing him aside and saying "next one!!"

So we are definitely guinna give the 2 in our room a good shot! Lets hope DH doesnt change his mind...