There are times when I really want to co-sleep with Davilyn. When I am rocking her and she is so peaceful. When I put her down in her crib and she whimpers or cries out because she wants a little extra cuddle… which isn’t very often.
I know there is no reason to mess with a good thing. She sleeps pretty great in her crib by herself, for naps and at night. She’s been a great sleeper since she was born. But I miss it. Part of me really wants her to have the same experience of co-sleeping that Piper did. But she doesn’t really want any of it. I find myself hoping, when she stirs, that I’ll bring her to our bed and we will all sleep peacefully. But, like I said, it’s not Davilyn’s thing.
We did it out of necessity for 11 nights when we went to Disney. She slept quite well but it just meant that all four of us were up early. Whenever Davilyn stirs, Piper gets so excited to see her in our bed. No hope in going back to sleep if it is anywhere close to 7:00 a.m.
I know Craig is happy that Davilyn prefers her crib to our bed and I am too… really, I am. I just sometimes need that extra cuddle.
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I enjoyed cosleeping with Chicka but only did it for a few months knowing that in the long run my sleep would suffer for it. Now, she won’t even lay down with me. I’m sleeping with the Bean now and enjoying the cuddling. š
I never did the co-sleeping thing, I am way to much of a thrasher when I sleep. I do miss the days of the bassinet near my bed and my little monkey right there though!
Take care and get those cuddles when ever you can!
We never did it full time. She would come in after her 4 am feeding. She’s slept through the night for the past two nights. I already miss her being with us. I love waking up to her smiles.
You mean the one in my belly may not like cosleeping as much as his 2-year-old brother who STILL won’t get out of my bed?!? š
Get those cuddles any way you can. I can totally understand missing it and wanting that experience for her. I’m sure I’ll be the same way if this one chooses to sleep in his bed.
I secretly did co-sleeping because I had other parents cluck at me when i suggested it…I so miss it, nose to nose on the bed smelling the sweet baby breath, seeing the half open eyes…nothing is better!