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Fess Up! Fell out of bed? started by GooeyRN (10/17/06 at 7:56am) 1 2 3	We don't cosleep now but when our twins were tiny and had... 10/18/06 at 7:54am by OGirlieMama	46	986
Did you cosleep with your parents? started by DBZ (4/13/06 at 2:17am) 1 2 3	I co slept with my mom for awhile after my father passed away. 4/18/06 at 7:15pm by choose2bgr8	46	779
Is There Ever a Circumstance Where.... started by SheBear (9/16/08 at 12:18am) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by medaroge I agree. shower... 9/26/08 at 8:56pm by Freefromitall	46	2,046
Started DrJayGordon nightweaning program started by Island Mommy (12/28/03 at 2:08pm) 1 2 3	Yes ging ging. It really was darkest beore the dawn. The... 1/30/04 at 12:07am by hipumpkins	46	1,604
Will CIO ever been considered abuse started by Rainbow Brite (4/4/05 at 4:04pm) 1 2 3	I think CIO as described in this piece below is most... 4/12/05 at 7:41am by Momtwice	46	1,348
at what age did you start putting baby to bed alone? started by mommy2caroline (5/27/08 at 10:38pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Calm Megviolet and other... 6/22/08 at 4:07pm by megviolet	46	1,811
Poll: Family Bed, or Mama and Baby Bed? started by sozobe (8/7/02 at 7:06pm) 1 2 3	Ilyas and I co-sleep on the futon in the living room. Hubby... 11/28/03 at 3:24pm by Annoia	46	2,550
How old are the children in your bed? started by ButtercupKara (9/1/07 at 10:33am) 1 2 3	My husband asked my 3 1/2 year old when she would start... 9/4/07 at 8:24pm by Bellejar	46	1,520
what does a co-sleeping, bfing mama do when she wants a night off? started by rachandlily (12/28/09 at 2:52pm) 1 2 3	Just wanted to post an update to this thread. Well...we... 1/5/10 at 1:07pm by rachandlily	46	1,631
All-Night Nursing Solution started by PaxMamma (7/25/05 at 4:18pm) 1 2 3	i feel alot better about this thread ater reading the last few... 12/29/06 at 5:18pm by aja-belly	46	3,820
"Its ok to let your baby cry for 2 to 6 hours..." started by LandonsMom (4/21/06 at 6:49pm) 1 2 3	As a Muslim, I was extra ashamed to see that couple, because... 4/28/06 at 2:33am by Ammaarah	46	1,907
Dare I say it...How to keep up your sex life when you co-sleep??? started by Nosebite (12/16/04 at 8:28pm) 1 2 3	this is how we do it. ds nurses to sleep on pillow on couch i... 6/6/08 at 6:36pm by go0ber	45	1,885
how did you come to decide cosleeping was for you? started by starlein26 (6/17/05 at 10:36am) 1 2 3	When DD was close to two months I was exhausted and couldn't... 6/21/05 at 3:50pm by katallen	45	838
How did you co-sleep with a newborn? started by mighty-mama (6/28/07 at 1:45pm) 1 2 3	It was december when Natur was born. I took two turtle necks... 7/4/07 at 7:09am by donannedean	45	1,311
anyone's dh in a separate room? started by mariel0419 (5/29/07 at 2:38am) 1 2 3	My DH sleeps with DD in one room and I sleep with DS in... 6/5/07 at 12:44pm by MacKinnon	45	1,669
Help! Freezing all night long. started by LCB (12/19/08 at 1:15pm) 1 2 3	I haven't read the other replies, so I apoligize if this has... 1/1/09 at 3:58pm by Twocoolboys	45	1,472
This has to end. (Warning a long venting post) started by Too Busy (1/21/05 at 2:30pm) 1 2 3	Pretty well! She did 2 hours stretches, which is the first... 1/27/05 at 7:03pm by Too Busy	45	2,311
Drive-by shooting at my house, while my baby was sleeping by the window. started by daekini (3/23/06 at 10:06am) 1 2 3	Oh my! How scary. You must have been terrified. I am so sorry... 3/27/06 at 6:42pm by kharden	45	1,177
how has long-term sleep deprivation changed you? started by mamacolleen (6/20/10 at 2:34pm) 1 2 3	I had to check back in on this post, and I feel so much... 7/21/10 at 12:50pm by sammymama	45	2,699
Why do people work their butts off to do something no one wants? started by sapphire_chan (6/14/06 at 11:37pm) 1 2 3	I'll gladly be the lollipop [QUOTE=odenata]For those of... 6/21/06 at 6:11pm by GavinSophieMama	45	1,605
Negligent Cosleeping? started by mother2eve (3/1/09 at 9:46pm) 1 2 3	Yet another negligent and very bad cosleeper here too! Our... 3/17/09 at 2:19am by Theoretica	45	2,446
Help.. too many issues to summarize... started by Carolyn_mtl (12/5/10 at 7:09pm) 1 2 3	Kalamos, Thank you!! I love hearing similar stories, makes... 2/14/11 at 11:11am by Carolyn_mtl	45	1,956
Do you change diapers at night? started by MamaScout (9/15/07 at 10:37pm) 1 2 3	I don't change DD, because she barely pees at night. I am now... 9/21/07 at 9:11pm by goodheartedmama	45	1,918
Poll: How often does your co-sleeper wake you at night? started by Aletheia (3/9/07 at 5:15pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Taryn237 Why isn't there a... 3/20/07 at 4:07pm by Kundalini-Mama	45	1,137
Poll: "Never leave an infant unattended in an adult bed" started by Breeder (10/3/08 at 7:31pm) 1 2 3	Paul has always slept in the bed some by himself. It's on the... 10/5/08 at 4:03pm by simple life	45	1,681
My midwife advised nightweaning my 1yr old started by MamaHippo (12/5/05 at 11:20pm) 1 2 3	Looks like you've gotten tons of advice, but I just wanted to... 12/12/05 at 7:33pm by BrittanyD	45	1,548
Weird Question about Co-sleeping and Nudity started by ex-stasis (1/25/05 at 11:56pm) 1 2 3	We are naked sleepers. Ds#1 is in a diaper. #2 is in diaper... 2/7/05 at 8:14pm by TripkeHughes	45	3,788
Please help this TIRED Mama. started by LadyCatherine185 (2/12/10 at 4:25pm) 1 2 3	Also, for you, I would also think about an herbal tincture. I... 2/15/10 at 4:05pm by Jayray	44	1,317
Co-sleep poll: we're loosing started by candipooh (1/23/05 at 2:29pm) 1 2 3	I voted while ds and dh were snoozing together. I'm new here... 1/29/05 at 4:07am by Vito's Mommy	44	1,259
What do you think about "CIO" in Mommy's arms? Update started by Perogi (7/21/04 at 1:51am) 1 2 3	This has been a fantastic thread to read. I appreciate the... 7/28/04 at 5:04pm by HokieMum	44	1,095
Support for Sleep Deprived-Jan. started by InochiZo (1/1/05 at 7:44pm) 1 2 3	New Feb. Thread Feb. thread 2/3/05 at 7:08pm by InochiZo	44	1,365
Age limit for "romance" near a sleeping dc? started by MamaAllNatural (11/8/07 at 2:47pm) 1 2 3	We stopped at like 2 months. I feel weird when she's in the... 7/12/08 at 1:13pm by LeighB	44	2,691
Poll: Would you ever use this sleep technique? started by Oklahoma Mama (4/9/05 at 12:48pm) 1 2 3	No, I would never do that. My son is almost 4 years old. We... 4/12/05 at 2:23pm by LoveBugMama	44	1,680
How old did you/will you/do you want to cosleep until? started by fawnanddoe (11/2/09 at 8:08pm) 1 2 3	I always imagined bed-sharing until DD wanted her own bed...... 11/14/09 at 2:32pm by Shannie77	44	1,255
Co-sleeping and cats started by Maurie (2/29/08 at 5:30pm) 1 2 3	We thought we were going to have DD in a cosleeper next to our... 3/7/08 at 6:53pm by Mommy2Haley	44	1,027
Tell me.. Is King size waayyyy better than Queen size? started by Lovenest (11/5/06 at 2:12am) 1 2 3	If you're saving up, TRY with all your might to get a... 11/8/06 at 1:34pm by EStreetMama	44	1,013
I have to stop co-sleeping with my DS started by cadinsmommy (12/13/06 at 9:32pm) 1 2 3	You don't have to be assertive if it's not in your nature, but... 12/14/06 at 4:18pm by papa de angel	44	1,631
Studies show that CIO is just fine and better for secure attachment! started by J2 (3/19/07 at 3:35pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Shakti A. Huh. I think... 3/21/07 at 3:04pm by rzberrymom	44	1,761
Anyone who ever coslept actually have children who ever SLEEP, on their own, all night long? started by Amila (9/7/10 at 3:32am) 1 2 3	Haven't read the whole thread. I know what it's like to have... 9/7/10 at 11:14pm by St. Margaret	44	1,375
Is It Worth It To Buy A King Size? started by thehappydeer (8/19/07 at 4:41pm) 1 2 3	nak Soooo worth it. With 2 in bed, anything smaller would be... 8/22/07 at 10:55pm by Mama2Kayla	44	1,615
So mad and upset - at my Pedi started by Louisep (11/3/09 at 9:41pm) 1 2 3	As a child psychologist I'll say what you are doing is best... 11/11/09 at 2:23pm by Kristin0105	44	2,015
Ferber and AP compatible?????? started by PaxMamma (1/14/07 at 8:14pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Demeter9 Maybe. But... 1/16/07 at 4:47pm by North_Of_60	44	1,740
Poll: If you cosleep, do you go to bed at the same time as your kids? started by elisheva (6/19/11 at 10:06pm) 1 2 3	"Generally No" for us too. DC co-slept with us for 5 solid... 8/8/11 at 4:41am by IdentityCrisi...	44	2,245
Time to wean? started by ErinluvsKen (5/7/07 at 2:24pm) 1 2 3	Oh my gosh, my 21 month old is exactly the same way. However,... 5/11/07 at 9:46am by GracesMama	44	1,548
support for nursing to sleep started by pixilixi (2/20/07 at 4:10am) 1 2 3	I have a DD 27 months and a DS 4 months. I don't know what I... 2/26/07 at 5:05pm by mommy2two babes	43	1,095
Poll: Do your kids have a bedroom and a family bed? started by imakebelieve (3/27/03 at 10:51am) 1 2 3	I've been meaning to move this...Nightwaking and the Family... 5/4/03 at 1:10pm by Piglet68	43	1,712
Is this CIO? started by Omsmom (12/22/06 at 12:39pm) 1 2 3	Pure and simple. Not a case of CIO. I would never get angry if... 12/30/06 at 7:23pm by SMoody	43	1,501
I just want started by locksmama (12/27/07 at 11:25pm) 1 2 3	I didn't have time to read everything, I got to the end of... 1/8/08 at 12:08pm by Hesperia	43	2,149
How do you respond to MIL suggesting CIO started by turtlewomyn (12/12/05 at 1:04pm) 1 2 3	My step MIL told me "you know, he has to learn how to cry... 12/29/05 at 9:27am by Nanners	43	1,461
For you co-sleepers. Do your kids have their own rooms? started by ZoshaMosha (2/28/08 at 4:30pm) 1 2 3	I only co-sleep with my dd, the baby. She has her own room... 3/4/08 at 1:51am by muttix2	43	1,079