Not ready to move baby to own room

I feel the same way. Do you have room in your bedroom to move his big cot in there for a while?

no 😭 as I was thinking this but it would be sooo right. I just never expected to feel like this haha it’s going to quick!

I cried the first night! But now it feels totally normal and it’s nice to have more of your own space back

I absolutely get this! Luckily our bedroom is big so we’ve got the big cot in there with us, I’m not even thinking about moving him into his own room yet, I’m just not ready!

Same. My baby can easily fit in the next to me for a while longer tbh but I feel like I should make the leap of her being in a cot but I just can't hack it at the same time

Controversial opinion, but maybe don’t move him out then? In my opinion 6 months is still quite young & if you feel intuitively that you aren’t ready to take that step, then I think it’s best to follow your gut. I get space is an issue, but for the sake of sharing with your little one for an extra 6 months or so, isn’t it worth it? We just transferred our daughter to a futon on the floor by our bed and she LOVES it. She doesn’t need a blanket at the moment as it’s so hot but she has a light breathable one, and just rolls about all night long busting all the shapes and living the dream. When she wants a feed I just lay down next to her and often fall asleep myself. It’s on the floor and takes up all the space, but I get to look down at her all night, I don’t have to worry about her rolling off & I know she has tons of space to practice all her new tricks. If this isn’t an option for you there must be other creative ones. I just think if it doesn’t feel right, maybe it isn’t? ❤️❤️

I did feel this way but she ended up sleeping through the night once I put her in her own room so I kinda feel it’s a win for both of us and when I walk into her room in a morning and seeing her smiling face waiting for me is just the bestest feeling ever!

I cried the first night! Made me so emotional but after a few days he did actually sleep better and now goes through. I actually like being able to move around again without the fear of waking him up!

Aww thats good to know x

I’m the same but our bedroom is just that bit too small for the cot. I guess I could try it and if not just make it work x

aww keep her there for as long as you can. Ozzie head and feet almost touch the ends :(

I do think maybe I need to find a larger next to me. I think 6months is too soon as well. Why do we need them to suddenly not need us at night xx

that’s a great positive !

this is a plus point. Just can’t imagine the empty space next to me x

It is heartbreaking but to be honest both my kids have slept better in their own rooms

girl whatever works for you both. All I know is, babies benefit SO much from close contact with us, it allows their circadian rhythm to sync with ours, reduces risk of SIDS significantly, reduces child anxiety, & promotes greater attachment security..& I think you’d also benefit from close contact with him since it would be meeting a deep desire you have to sleep beside your child. I’ve had 4 children & tried a ton of methods other the years; Doc-a-dots, co-sleeping, cribs of various sizes, and now we’re going for the futon! I honestly think most set ups will work, as ultimately they’re temporary but will all bring you peace, relief & fulfilment rather than angst, guilt, or uncertainty. Sorry if that was a bit strong. I just don’t want you to feel you SHOULD do something that doesn’t feel right to you. Your family, your choice xx

I put her in her cot in her room tonight as my eldest was sleeping in my bed and she was still sleeping soundly when I went to bed at 11! So I thought I should definitely leave her and see how she does in her cot...but I couldn't do it 😆 I whipped her out and into her next to me, which of course disturbed her so I was up with her for a little while. But I'm still glad I did it, I'm just not ready, same as you xx

glad I’m not the only one. Love that we’re all feeling this way. For example tonight he’s restless and I can’t tell if it’s teeth or the re-introduction of normal formula (slowly) but I love that I’m next to him to comfort him and get him in with me quickly xx

Also don't feel ready. But we're moving house in a few months so haven't really made up a proper nursery for him. It seems mean to just put him in another random room we haven't lovingly put together for him. My hubbie doesn't understand this haha. We bought a good travel cot and a custom-made mattress which is in our room now. When we move, I'll make a nice room for him and get a proper cot bed - that's the plan anyway haha.

On the other hand, LO is more and more sensitive to me coming into the room as of course I go to bed after him. I try to read on my Kindle but even on dark mode and dim, it seems to disturb him. For this reason, I can see how he could potentially sleep better in a different room, once he's used to it. Still getting up at least twice to breastfeed him back to sleep though and end up bringing him into the bed when he wakes after 4am, so that could be a challenge😅

I sobbed our first night, and was wanting the next to me back out from the loft. But we’re 3 weeks in and he loves it! Best thing we did for us both tbh, and makes it so worth while walking into his room in the morning and seeing his smile.