Hi Gene,
Know that your gal sleeping with u.
No worries...cuz my gal, Celestine 13 mths old has been sleeping with us since Day 1.
Both Hubby & I got no choice cuz we putting up with his parents and only a room space to accommodate the 3 of us. Our room is so small to put in another cot / playpen, so in the end, we gotta make do with it by putting her with us on the bed.
But she doesn't sleep between us. We place her at a corner where our bed is. That is against the wall. Big mattress around to protect her.
I will be sleeping between baby and hubby. At least got chance to hug hubby to bed. hee...
I ever read from an article somewhere but can't recall that co-sleeping is encouraged. Baby tends to be more confident because they know they got the love from both parents.
Of cuz, the traditional saying is co-sleeping not advisable but i guess, really up to individual.
I'm definitely fine with the idea but just thot of sharing with you about my current co-sleeping experience. In fact, I feel nothing wrong with co-sleeping. Rather feel so much closer with our gal.
Every morning when my gal wakes up, she will crawl to me and hubby. Greeting us with a lovely innocent smile. Don't you think it's a beautiful morning to see our baby the 1st thing in the morning?
I'm sure our baby feels the same way too. Rather than not finding us in the room when he/she wakes up?
(This is my personal preference).
Imagine, during my younger days, when our house was much even smaller and we had 7 members in a 1-rm flat where space is a constraint.
I was put to bed with my parents & look, nothing happens to me. I'm a happy woman & very much closer with my parents & always remember that they dote on me.
Final decision is yours
Enjoy.