I like Lucy's suggested answers!

I have raised 4 children in a co-sleeping, gentle parenting envioronment... My 9 year old hasn't suffered at all from my parenting methods. I feel for you though, I copped all the same stuff when my kids were younger. I always say 'proof is in the pudding' with my lot. I sleep better having babes in bed where they can feed easily, and they thrive on the closeness.

Yay for you! Keep doing it your way