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During my son’s first check-up at the pediatrician’s office when he was just a few days old, I felt completely judged for nursing him to sleep and letting him share our bed. To be honest, I was hardly getting any rest myself, but this arrangement was the only thing that helped him settle down. It also made life a little easier for my husband and me, especially since we were running on just a few hours of sleep. Eventually, I tried the pediatrician’s recommended method, but I quickly gave up. My son ended up co-sleeping with us intermittently until he reached the age of one.
Not long after my son began to sleep independently, I had my daughter, and then another son just a year later. Both of them followed in their brother’s footsteps, wanting to snuggle up with us at night. I decided to stick with what worked for our family without giving it a second thought.
As the years flew by, once my daughter figured out how to crawl out of her crib, she’d make her way into our bed every night. My youngest did the same thing. We often pondered how long this arrangement would continue. While a family bed was cozy for the first thirty minutes, let’s be real: sharing a bed with kids means you’re at their mercy. They toss, turn, kick, and steal the blankets. If you attempt to return them to their own beds, they either come right back or put up a fight that’s just not worth it.
If you’ve never engaged in a midnight standoff with a stubborn, pint-sized version of yourself, can you really call yourself a parent? The most logical solution is to let them have their way so that everyone can get some sleep and feel somewhat normal the next day.
It wasn’t until my kids were about five years old that they significantly reduced their nightly visits, although it still happened quite often. We decided to make it more enjoyable for them by offering a cozy bed on the floor if they wanted to sleep in our room. I thought this might deter them, but to little ones, it felt like camping and only excited them more about sleeping with us. It worked out since they would come in during the night, and we hardly noticed. They would fall asleep quickly, and everyone was content.
This continued for a few more years. I told them they had to tidy their makeshift bed in the morning if they wanted to join us at night, and they handled that challenge quite well.
It wasn’t until my daughter turned twelve and my son eleven that those overnight visits finally came to an end. Honestly, I miss those days a lot. Now that they are teenagers, even the sound of my breathing seems to bother them.
I understand that co-sleeping can be tough. You might have a love-hate relationship with it and wonder when your kids will be able to sleep on their own. I’m here to tell you that day will come, and you will feel both happy and sad. Soon, your kids might even tell you they don’t remember sharing a bed with you. How could they want to do that? You’re just so annoying and clueless, after all. So, as tiring as it may seem right now, cherish this time while it lasts.
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In summary, while co-sleeping can be a challenging phase of parenting, it’s one that will pass before you know it. Enjoy the cuddles and chaos, as these moments are fleeting.