Feeling a bit guilty.

[Kris]

I believe in cosleeping and the benifits from it.

I am currently cosleeping with Emma (21 months).

When Adam was born I didn't want both kids in bed w/me because I didn't think it safe with Emma's temperment.

Adam sleeps thrpugh the night for the most part and seems happy. I feel guilt I guess because I amnot giving him what I am to Emma.

It almost seems silly to move him in now that he is older because he is doing well in a crib but I can't help but feel guilt for him.

Ok just needed to get that out.

[Carla]

Don't feel bad. If it's working, that's fine! I think as mother's it's easy to feel guilty, but if everyone's happy, that's the most important thing.

[Mandi]

I'm not co-sleeping with Melayna either. I still occasionally co-sleep with Micayla. I felt guilty at first too. But then I realized that I shouldn't. Melayna is perfectly happy sleeping in her crib. Micayla wasn't.

[sheila]

Katie has been sleeping in the crib, too. And Maggie still comes into our bed at some point during the night for her cosleeping fix. :lol:

I have felt guilty about it, but then, at the same time, I think there are benefits to having Katie sleep on her own. Clearly, she isn't suffering from it, and she gets lots of cuddle time during the day. I'm just happy she is so into sleeping that wherever she wants to do it is fine with me!

[SarahK]

Adam is happy and that is what is important...no need to feel guilty. (Easier said than done though, right?) :bighug:

[Kris]

Thanks for the support I know as long as he is happy I shouldn't worry but I can't help it I am a mom ;):)

[SarahK]

I know what you mean...I worry about everything these days. :bighug:

[Karri]

I know what you mean. Aidan is sleeping with us (again :rolleyes: ) and neither Norah or Elliott sleeps with us. BUT they sleep fine in their own bed and that is the key. If they had sleeping issues, I am sure I'd find a way to fit one of them in bed with me.

[mommyLil]

We didn't co-sleep with Nick until he was like 5 months old. Our bed wasn't big enough. We finally got another bed and then we started the process. I think it was more for me than for him since I was so depressed about going back to work and it gave me a feeling of security having him there. Each family and each child is different. If Adam is doing well on his own than don't worry (I know its easier said than done :lol:)

[Kris]

I know this is defiantely bugging me and not Adam, Adam seems fine with it.

[magoo]

This is just my way of looking at things, but maybe it will help, so here goes.

We have never co-slept full time. In the early months, Anna would spend part of the night in her cradle next to our bed, but if she was having trouble settling, then I took that as a sign that she needed to be close to us and I brought her into the bed. It's the same way now at almost 15 months. Sometimes she just needs that security, and then we give it to her.

I think that if Adam is happy in his crib, then all is fine. I'm sure that if he did need the extra closeness and security, he would make that need known, and I'm certain that you would find a way to meet it.

Try not to worry. You're following his cues, and that's what is important!
Sarah

[Bev]

Remember this, Adam doesn't know he's missing anything. You are the only one who knows what it "could" be. :) As long as he's happy, you're doing everything right. :)