My husband and I never thought we'd co-sleep. And then our daughter was born, and all of our plans went right out the window. But co-sleeping turned out to be terrible for my relationship.
When my husband and I began preparing for the arrival of my daughter, we never intended to co-sleep with our child. We took parenting classes, which taught us about the dangers associated with bed-sharing and how to ensure babies are safe when they do share an adult's sleeping space. We purchased a bassinet and a crib for our daughter to make sure she had a safe spot to sleep at all times. And then our daughter was born, and all of our plans went right out the window.
The impact of co-sleeping on my marriageAs the months passed, Emma and I continued to co-sleep alongside my husband, who usually got the short end of the stick when it came to my attention and affection. Although we tried to make time for each other, intimacy became rare and date nights were few and far between.
During the day, Liam became terrified of being apart from me. Leaving him with a babysitter was out of the question and our rare date nights and time alone became completely nonexistent. If Liam was teething or out of sorts for any reason, I couldn't even leave him alone with his dad without him having a complete meltdown.
We also realized that our routine was far too flexible for the kids. We decided to follow a strict bedtime routine that consisted of a small, healthy snack, a bath, and a bedtime story. We've also been staying in their room until they fell asleep, but not laying next to them in their beds. We made it clear that if they wake up during the night, they can call out for us and we will come to check on them.
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