Secondly, I found that while we were co-sleeping in the first few months, we could get into bed super rustly and loud, as long as she was able to cuddle back to sleep really quickly. She would rouse, and then see mom and dad and find a little nook and nestle herself back to sleep. Mind you, we only made it to 3 months so you’re more vetran co-sleepers now than we ever were….although we still nap together, nice way to recharge all our unemployed batteries!

Much more to say but all just anecdotal relating to your woes! Hang in there and rest assured you’re brilliant parents and that’s the most important thing….we should do dinner soon!

xo N

Having another bed isn’t a bad idea. We have a futon but I couldn’t be arsed switching it to bed mode. Besides that, it’s always covered in Moby hair since that’s his main place to sleep during the day. I’m not allergic or anything, but that dog hair can be a hassle.

I’m sure I’ll miss having Cole in bed, too. Last night, Alex almost pulled a role-reversal, letting out a loud grunt in her sleep that almost pulled the little guy out of his reverie. Almost, but not quite!

I was agitated at first, but when the little cutie was grinning up at me from that play mat, I couldn’t help smiling back. I think we’re biologically engineered to melt like that for our children just so that we don’t get too upset with them.

Come to think of it, I didn’t even mention Balu, who was not a pain the night before. But last night, he jumps up in bed at 3am, and I promptly shoved him back off. Not a graceful dog, that one, so he kind of thudded to the ground…which may have contributed to Cole waking up yet again.