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Updated: Mar 26, 2023
Yes, co-sleeping means I get peed on, awoken by loud shrieks and have to wash the sheets almost daily - but thats nothing a towel, a kiss and a good laundry detergent can’t fix.
We tried the whole 3-day cry-it-out method, in attempt to get our first daughter to sleep in her own room. We didn’t make it past the first night. In all honesty, I refused hearing our child scream when I had a simple solution.
We still share the bed with our 3 and 6 year old. Here are 7 reasons to feel good about night nursing and co-sleeping.
I remember seeing weird shadows and images at night. I’m proud to be the last thing our girls see before they close their eyes.
My husband listens to beach waves as a part of his sleep hygiene. I'm convinced, my heart beat and sounds of breathing provide the same peace for our girls.
My children love my body scent. How do I know? Because they crawl up under my under arm pits, the most pungent part of my body.
I’m sure they enjoy snuggling against my motherly figure. Heck - that was one of my fondest moments as a child - cuddling next to my mom’s soft skin and squishiness.
Our three year old still night nurses and I take pride in being a human pacifier. Not only does the suckling lull her back to sleep. My milk is also a sweet treat in the middle of the night.
Especially when they were newborns, I was slightly nervous about what would happen when I was not fully alert. As they grew, the darkness became a new fear for them. I’m thankful that we both feel secure with them by my side.
Who doesn’t like body heat? Snuggling up with a loved one is the perfect ending to any day.
What great things have you discovered while co-sleeping and night-nursing your little ones?
Until next time.
Love The Journey,