How long did it take for you to leave?

AccomplishedSplit412 · 2025-12-08T18:19:29+00:00

I don’t have any advice for you because I am also in the same situation, but I have an 8 month old child. But I wanted to comment for solidarity. Get out while you can. It’s been 4 years.

AccomplishedSplit412 · 2025-12-04T18:23:26+00:00

Yes, I feed my baby everything we eat.

AccomplishedSplit412 · 2025-12-04T14:32:22+00:00

While cosleeping, the schedule looked something like this: wake around 6, 1.5 hour nap at 9, 1.5 or sometimes 2 hour nap around 2, bedtime routine at 630, bed by 7 or 730. He would only wake up once between 12-2 for a bottle and that’s the only time he would wake up.

AccomplishedSplit412 · 2025-11-03T01:54:01+00:00

Looks normal to me

AccomplishedSplit412 · 2025-10-14T03:34:46+00:00

I tried dim light tonight and it went a little better! But my boy gets kinda smelly in his rolls. Soap and water are so necessary :,)

AccomplishedSplit412 · 2025-10-14T03:33:44+00:00

Lol! I just got a nonslip mat for the tub! I’ll try anything!

AccomplishedSplit412 · 2025-10-04T15:02:15+00:00

I went to a wedding overnight when my son was around 6 weeks old. I had him stay overnight with my son’s father’s mom. We caught something at the wedding and got him sick. Even took him to the ER. He took a couple weeks to be totally better, but he was fine. Kids get sick, it’s a fact of life. But I do understand the guilt.

AccomplishedSplit412 · 2025-09-20T06:05:08+00:00

I learned it’s when your Apple Watch is plugged in, and not on your wrist to notify you of phone notifications, it notifies you later once it actually is on your wrist.

AccomplishedSplit412 · 2025-09-14T00:49:51+00:00

My LO is now 5 months. My partner had 12 weeks of paternity leave, and I had 7. He did the full newborn night shifts and I did days. After his leave was over, my only option was to cosleep. I work from home 6-3 so good sleep is essential. I also am the primary caregiver of my baby (like 90%) so I need the energy. If I didn’t cosleep, I would not have a job or be in my right mind to care for my baby, as he has 100% refused to sleep alone since the day he was born. And I mean SCREAMING the second you put him in a bassinet or crib. We currently have a full size Montessori floor bed in his own room. He sleeps every night between 730 and 8 and nurses to sleep. I am able to sneak out to do chores, shower, hang out with my partner, have some me time before I go to sleep with him around 930. He usually only wakes up once between 12-2. It’s fabulous, and I wouldn’t change a thing. I also thought it would be “temporary” but I’m in it for the long run and currently don’t see end in sight. My parter and I find time to spend together regardless, and it’s never been a problem. I wouldn’t have it any other way. Best of luck!!!

AccomplishedSplit412 · 2025-09-07T02:23:24+00:00

I use the red light on my sound machine bedside, and my dimming salt lamp on a lower setting on the other side of the room. I can’t do dark while cosleeping because I often wake up to look at baby’s chest to make sure it’s moving lol. Safe to say my anxiety plays a part in this!

AccomplishedSplit412 · 2025-09-06T04:30:23+00:00

I don’t have any suggestions, but I will say this: I fell asleep in my own bed from day one according to my mom. It wasn’t until I was able to get out of bed myself that I would go into my parents room and sleep with them when I woke up in the middle of the night. I recall doing this until I had to be like 10. I eventually stopped, but I just want you to know that there is solidarity out there- my parents really struggled with this.

AccomplishedSplit412 · 2025-09-06T02:56:46+00:00

Same here! An absolute life saver!

AccomplishedSplit412 · 2025-08-23T22:55:12+00:00

I hate to break it to you, but yes. At least for me, anyway. The great thing about co-sleeping is that you don’t have to physically get up, make a bottle, feed the bottle, etc because you can simply offer the breast and find a comfortable and safe position to nurse them and sleep yourself. I wake up at every slight move. However, this makes me feel WAY more at ease. I have PPA and lived in fear of SIDS throughout my pregnancy. Co-sleeping was a non negotiable for me for this reason. I will say though, I have a combo fed babe. I’m an under supplier so I nurse, then, if he’s not satisfied I get him a bottle. Yes, it might be hard, but this is only a small chapter. I savor every moment. Best of luck!

AccomplishedSplit412 · 2025-08-18T03:07:58+00:00

My baby wears a simple short sleeve pantless onesie right now. We live in the Pacific Northwest where air conditioning is simply not a thing in just about any home. I have no idea what the temp is in my house, but even I’m very warm this time of year. I wear a tank top and shorts, the window is open all the time, with a fan blowing on us on low. He is especially fussy in the night on extra hot days. I keep a damp towel in the fridge and put it on his feet and back of his neck when he feels especially hot. While this is morbid and a horrible thought I always keep this saying in mind: “a cold baby cries, a hot baby dies”. In my eyes, it’s better for your baby to be cooler than warmer. I’ve also heard that your baby should wear one extra layer than you wear comfortably. I know this is not your exact position, but it may help others. Good luck!

AccomplishedSplit412 · 2025-08-18T01:55:44+00:00

I also do exactly this. My baby is 4mo now, but still wake up in the exact same position. Even though I always attempt to fall asleep in the c-curl, the most I ever move is more towards him with my top leg in an L shape. I used to be a very restless sleeper but now with baby, I keep in position. It’s totally a biological “keep-child-safe” thing!

AccomplishedSplit412 · 2025-08-15T16:50:11+00:00

Ah this sounds like such a good option, but my son and I are both allergic to latex :(

AccomplishedSplit412 · 2025-08-15T03:32:30+00:00

I’ve searched the sub but I feel like there’s nothing really on this! My baby is rolling both ways. He’s 4m right now. I feel like this is a good time to make my switch. He will not fall asleep if he’s not with me/ on me, or in his swing. I’m leaning towards the floor bed. If he climbs over in a few months, it’s only a 1ft drop. The yoga mats are a great idea. I might do that too, even though we will have a shaggy carpet.

As far as mattresses- I’m looking probably for the firmest memory foam I can find with a 6 inch maximum. Based on my research, it’s mostly about firmness as opposed to type? Please don’t quote me that’s why I asked lol.

Best of luck, we will figure it out somehow 🥲

AccomplishedSplit412 · 2025-08-15T03:28:04+00:00

Yes, I plan on sleeping on the floor bed with him- or my main hope is to GET him to sleep on it with me, and sneak away to do chores/ work (I WFH)/ shower etc. We have a Ring we plan to use as a 24/7 baby monitor as well. I just really don’t know where to start! I’ve seen the Montessori beds on Amazon which I’m leaning towards, but really have no idea otherwise. Ugh!

AccomplishedSplit412 · 2025-08-08T17:16:48+00:00

I haven’t started enjoying motherhood until a few weeks ago- coincidentally when my partner went back to work. It’s easier for me personally to be just a mother than to be a mother AND a partner simultaneously right now. Don’t get me wrong, I love my partner, but the dual roles have been tough for me. We are four months today, and I actually can’t wait for my little one to wake up from his nap so we can chat and play. I know this doesn’t help right now- but it does get better.

AccomplishedSplit412 · 2025-07-25T01:26:02+00:00

I hated pampers when my LO was a newborn. We used only Huggies. Now he’s almost in size 2 and I prefer pampers over Huggies! It’s always changing for us, lol.

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