Hi

My DD is 9 months old now and is in a cot in our room. She was in a bassinette (borrowed one, maybe try to do that too as they are in one for such a short time really) until about 4 months, we were going to put her in a cot in her room after then but it didn't feel right, so we moved the cot into our room (and a few things out of our room to fit the cot in).

On the whole noise business - newborns seem to sleep loudly, they make funny noises, fart in their sleep and it is hard to get used to having another person in the room. Also, don't be afraid of waking up Dad!! I'm probably going against the grain here but I think that the baby and the responsibility belongs to both of you, and even though Dad goes to work full time that isn't a reason to not do any of the baby caring while they are at home and that includes getting up at night. Obviously they can't breastfeed them but my DH got the baby up, changed her nappy and gave her to me to feed, then went back to sleep in the first few months when she was feeding three hourly around the clock. He still helps now. I think that trying to do everything and not expecting dad to help out (not just when it suits them either) it a bad way to start. Just my opinion anyway (and my DH works full time too, I now work part time but didn't in the beginning), just do what feels right for your family. Best wishes for your pregnancy.

Pip