Have you done this??

Tiajanna - posted on 02/16/2011

I co-slept with my daughter the first three months I had her home. she was in the nicu for her first month, so when I got her home, I had her by me all the time. Im such a light sleeper now being a mom, that I felt very comfortable cosleeping. Eventually when I did put her in her crib to sleep it was a harder transition for me than her. Theres been a couple nights when she was just recently going through a growth spurt and when she was sick, that she slept with me again. But definately no guilt.

Molly - posted on 02/12/2011

I've been co-sleeping with my daughter for a lil over 2 months. It is the only way I can get any sleep, she wakes up as soon as I put her in the crib. Once she gets her own room then I'll try her sleeping by herself but I feel that I will have a harder time then she will lol. I agree with everyone else, you shouldnt feel guilty at all. If she sleeps better with you/ on you and you feel safe about it let her sleep with you.

Alexandra - posted on 02/12/2011

I've done it before when she was a month old. It happens. Luckily I was on the floor with just the blanket around me and she was all bundled up in hers. I held her a couple times in my bed and almost fell asleep but I quickly caught myself and put her in her crib.

You can try laying down a blanket on carpet and just lay there with her, next time. That way there's no where to fall and there's more space to move around and not roll onto her. Or you can just prop yourself on some pillows (on the floor) and have her lay on your chest. If you are like me, when she moves, you'll be able to notice and if not, she won't hurt herself, since the floor is right there.

It's an odd idea I guess, but I feel safer doing that.

Myshell - posted on 02/11/2011

i also feel guilty about putting him in his crib alone! he is 6 mths old and has been in my bed since birth..one day he will sleep in his crib

Megan - posted on 02/11/2011

I actually feel guilty about putting him in his crib verses my bed.

Megan - posted on 02/11/2011

I put my son in bed with me all the time but as from the time he was born to the present I have been weening him of sleeping with me and dad because I really would like to put him in his own room someday..

Stephanie - posted on 02/11/2011

I put my daughter in bed all the time with me... Don't feel guilty she sleeps awesome and she senses that she had her mommy holding her

Myshell - posted on 02/10/2011

yes i have fallen asleep with baby and no i did not feel guilty! my son was a constant feeder when he was born, every 2 hrs he would want to bf. we ended up co-sleeping, still do and although i would rather him be in his crib he still wakes 3-4 times at night (6 mths old, on solids) to feed. i dont think you should feel guilty. you are doing the best you can and if you need sleep then sleep. you will be no good if you dont sleep and things will seem worse than they really are. my son is teething right now and there are times he just wants mom to cuddle. i have been using camilia teething liquids. you can buy them at walmart. works better than the baby orajel and tylenol. i would strongly suggest you try them, they are natural and have no alcohol or medications. i believe it is chamomile and 2 other natural ingredients. not only does it calm him down but it helps him sleep too.

Jennifer - posted on 02/07/2011

Ha! I "slept" in the upright position on my couch, holding the baby for about 2 weeks because my son would wake up every hour screaming like he was in pain if I tried to lay him down. No guilt here..the only time I feel guilty is when something is wrong and I can't make it better. All you ever hear about is the dangers of co-sleeping but nobody ever talks about the benefits of it! I wouldn't recommend doing it every night, but if it's the only way my little man and I will get some sleep then I'm all for it

Kelly - posted on 02/07/2011

My daughter is havin a tough time with her teeth, she has 3 now an not yet 6 months. Sometimes she wont settle unless she is beside me, but then i need some sleep too, esp with a 3 yr old too lol.
Some cultures co sleep all the time, its the norm. I couldnt do it all the time, i dont sleep properly as im aware she is in my bed, bt its a nice thing sometimes...enjoy it

Geralyn - posted on 02/05/2011

Sherry, do not feel guilty about doing something that is so natural, cuddling with and comforting your baby. Before we "evolved" mommies and babies slept together commonly. I co-sleep with my 5-month old. She is perfectly safe. There is no risk of me rolling on her. There are guidelines for safety in co-sleeping if you are concerned. Its a wonderful experience, and I would never do anything differently. I love it.

Kylee - posted on 02/04/2011

No dont feel guilty..i slept with my first two children and sometimes put my third in bed with me if she is having trouble sleeping. They recommend you dont co-sleep as you may roll on top of baby and not be aware if you are in a deep sleep..but for a while now they have been saying co-sleeping is a great thing for a baby..at the end of the day you are the mother and will always know whats best for your baby..so follow your intution :o)

Sherry - posted on 02/03/2011

I felt really guilty maybe its because of how much books talk about the dangers of co-sleeping...

Christine - posted on 02/01/2011

I don't understand what there is to feel guilty about...? Why would you feel guilty for comforting your baby and sleeping together for a few hours? I don't co-sleep with either of my kids (18 months and 5 months), but if we were to fall asleep for a little while together I wouldn't think anything of it. If anything, I would feel good that I was able to comfort them enough to get them back to sleep.

Nadia - posted on 02/01/2011

Yup, more than once... and i totally felt guilty!!!