We co-sleep (sort of). DD starts off in her own bed and most nights she wanders down to us and sleeps in the middle of DH & I. Sometimes if she is particularly restless, one of us will top and tail her. DH doesn't really like co-sleeping but I quite like it. Initially I was against bed sharing with anyone other than DH but I find it easier, we all get some sort of sleep. DH often asks DD if she will sleep in her own bed all night to which she replies 'no!'. He asks why & she just says because she wants to cuddle us or because she won't! Gotta love her honesty. Like I said to DH she will sleep in her own bed all through the night (she does sometimes) one day soon. (he is somewhat sceptical, haha)
It's a big no-no in our culture, but the truth is a large proportion of parents do do it, at least at some time or other. Why? Because it is often the best way for everyone to sleep.
From a biological perspective (and in many other cultures for that matter) it is a perfectly natural sleeping arrangement.
I slept in another room with DS for quite a while. then around 2 he was ready to just sleep by himself. no dramas. no 'training', he was just ready.
Now DH sleeps elsewhere and DD sleeps in with me. She'll go to her own room when she's ready.
Thank you so much everyone! I literally have tears in my eyes at the moment reading these. For the first time in about 8mths i feel like i wasnt being judged for choosing
1. to sleep and snuggle with my little bundle and 2. to get better sleep!
It makes me feel like I might be doing an o.k job after all.
You have no idea how much you have all just lifted my day.
Thankyou x
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