I co-slept with DS and found in the first 3-6 mth yes he woke more often but who could say he wouldn't have woken that often if we hadn't coslept. On the other hand I found he then slept more peacefully from 6 mth on because we coslept.

I did have the cot beside us and DS would sleep between me and the edge of the bed as DH didn't feel comfortable with he baby between us. This time around I am looking at buying a co-sleeper which attaches to the bed. Enjoy this beautiful time. I loved sleeping with my bubba and still love it when DS crawls into bed with us.