Tell me it will be ok

BoilerUp1 · May 2012

I'm having serious sadness over moving DS to his crib this weekend. He's been in a cosleeper since day 1 and I have loved it. I love knowing we are close and that we are all snuggled up (even though we have our own distinct space).

I really don't feel like we are a bedsharing family. And, I know that we will all sleep better once we get used to it because we won't be tiptoeing around the master bedroom late at night/early in the morning trying not to wake LO. But, it still makes me sad that he is growing up and that I won't be with him LITERALLY 24/7. His nursery is right across the hall. Seriously, I need to chill.

louberrypie · May 2012

you can do it! and, with a deliciously decent sleep under your belt, you'll enjoy your time together (awake!) even more! it's not that fun at first (i transferred M at 5 weeks, when i was still groggy) but it's worth it. for both of you. (naptime snuggles are okay, every once in awhile)

Lizg1799 · May 2012

We moved DS at 4 weeks because he hated his bassinet anyway. It was the best thing for us. My DH and I are really quiet at home and there is no way that we could have tiptoed around DS. I feel like I can't even breathe if DS is taking a nap downstairs. I couldn't imagine if he was still in our room.

You'll be fine after a while. Having his own space is good for him. Having your own space is good for you! Good luck!!

HappyToBe2012 · May 2012

You can do it!! The only reason DD is still sleeping in our room at this point is because we sold our house and are staying with MIL until we find a new one. DD was out growing her bassinet and had we stayed in our house much longer, she would have moved to her own room and crib in the beginning of May. She is sleeping in her crib right now and once we move again, will go into her own room. It's bittersweet because it means she's getting bigger.

mkarns · May 2012

You can do it! Start slow. Remember -transition is key! I had a hard time putting Colton in his crib. I'd put him on and every morning at about 4 I would get him and put him back in bed with me. I still do sometimes!

BoilerUp1 · May 2012

Thanks ladies! I think I'm also nervous that I will be exhausted because his sleep is still so poor (usually up every 2-3 hours or so). We EBF so being able to reach over, pick him up, nurse him and put him right back down has been so nice. BUT, I'm hoping maybe moving the milk away will keep him sleeping longer (wishful thinking...right?). I SAH but never can catch a nap during the day so we'll see if I can keep up!

jju_stb_jju · May 2012

let us know how the weekend turns out!!! we still havent moved ds, partially cause hes such a good sleeper, we can turn the lights on, the tv on, be talking and laughing and he will stay asleep, so it hasnt been hard keeping him in the room. im dreading the day we have to move him to his room!!

noryang · May 2012

Hang in there. I can't do it either. Honestly - I am not even going to try until after we get to Tajikistan and get a bit settled. Too many distrubptions between now and then to add one more for her.

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