Comments on: The End of Co-Sleeping (Fragmented Fridays)

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:41:00 +0000

In reply to Melissa. What happened to your blog? I can't get to it. My reader has a post from July 12, but when I try to visit the actual blog...nada.

By: actingbalanced

actingbalanced — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 00:18:00 +0000

We co-sleep with both boys sometimes – they start in their own beds and it’s easier to calm them at night if they come into our beds – less disruptive for our sleep… hugs to you on reaching this mami milestone…

By: Laurie Matherne

Laurie Matherne — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 14:58:00 +0000

Co-sleeping is very common in Latin culture. I don’t have kids. My sister hit upon a good solution. Her two boys slept in the same room, but when one, or both, called out for her, at some point when they were toddlers, she let them sleep on pallets next to her bed. Some mornings, they were two boys sleeping, one on mama’s side, and one on papa’s side of the bed. Soon enough, they grew tired of that, and she allowed only Friday night as the night to sleep in the parent’s room with sleeping bags.

By: Vidya Sury

Vidya Sury — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 05:16:00 +0000

🙂 Hugs! I know how you feel. It is funny, the “missing” never goes away. I am lucky I have a very affectionate child.

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:14:00 +0000

In reply to The Bipolar Diva. Love you!

By: The Bipolar Diva

The Bipolar Diva — Sat, 28 Jul 2012 00:09:00 +0000

We co slept with most of my kids and it was the best experience ever. They turned out to be secure, happy kids and we’ve got exceptional relationships with them. I’m convinced it was because of their foundation. We figured that it was a small portion of our lives but a big part of theirs and whatever sacrifice was worth it. My hat’s off to you my dear. You’re a good mom! 🙂 (As well as a great guacamole recipe giver!)

By: deborahpucci

deborahpucci — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 23:38:00 +0000

((HUGS))

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 23:37:00 +0000

In reply to ::xishell::. I find it strange that some people are so passionately anti-cosleeping. It's not like I'm passionately anti-crib; it's whatever works for the family.

By: ::xishell::

::xishell:: — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 22:48:00 +0000

This left me a little teary eyed… we co-sleep with our 19 month old and I can’t imagine the day when he leaves us! He’s an only child so there isn’t a big sibling to encourage him to leave so we wonder how long this will last… Sometimes my husband and I complain that we would like to have space for ourselves, but when it comes down to it, we really love the warmth of sleeping all together. I love when he wakes up in the morning and smiles at us all sleepy eyed, best feeling ever. We’ve also gotten some heat from others in the family about it. But my attitude is: how we sleep has absolutely no impact on your life, so why do you care what we do?

By: lisleman

lisleman — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:56:00 +0000

I never thought much of co-sleeping. I guess you didn’t either and just fell into it (which is better than falling out of bed). Lots of transitions to experience when kids are little. Later the transitions are spaced out more. The first crawl, the first walk, then you turn around and they want the car keys. Myself I have fond memories of the first time they paid for dinner.

By: CiCi W

CiCi W — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:12:00 +0000

Your daughters are so blessed to be loved that much. You know what you say about what goes around, comes around? Some day you will be so glad.

By: Joe Wilson

Joe Wilson — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:11:00 +0000

Okay I can’t relate to this one, but I’m sorry it’s the end of an era for you.

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 19:11:00 +0000

In reply to Melissa. Not to mention on most nights our BIL's dog sleeps with us too. That's why I wake up with a numb arm. I can't move.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:53:00 +0000

There’s not enough room in our bed for Derek & I half the time, I can’t imagine trying squeeze another little person in there! I’m sure you’ll enjoy the added space once you get used to it though.

By: Wayne

Wayne — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 18:09:00 +0000

I would be thrilled if Liam would sleep on his own…He starts each night in his own bed and sneaks in with me at some point and by the time I notice, it is not worth it.

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:55:00 +0000

In reply to Frau. No, my Luna Pie is still too small to share a bed with her big sis. Big sis would love to snuggle with little sis, but little sis will have none of it.

By: unknownmami

unknownmami — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 17:54:00 +0000

In reply to Eva Gallant.

Should I sue you? Do you have lots of money? I could use some money.

My mother didn’t co-sleep and quite a few people have been a bit judgmental about our co-sleeping, but whatever. I didn’t intend to co-sleep because I actually like sleeping with just my husband, but it just ended up that I was getting more sleep with them in my bed than I was trying to keep them in their own. Now I’m used to it.

By: Eva Gallant

Eva Gallant — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:28:00 +0000

I never co-slept; as a child, or as a mother. I figured nursing for the first year was enough! So sue me. I am useless if I don’t get a good night’s sleep to this day!

By: Mama Zen

Mama Zen — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 15:09:00 +0000

I SO know how this feels!

By: Frau

Frau — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 13:40:00 +0000

Is Luna ready to be in a big girl bed with her sister? Maybe the two of them snuggling will keep her asleep…as for you missing them…I think some point they will always end up with you snuggled in bed and you will get your fix. When my husband travels my daughter sleeps with me I love it….gonna miss that when she goes to college. It’s the only time she lets me snuggle with her and love our late night chats…omg see what you did now I’m crying ! ugh! parenting hard! Have a great weekend!