I know that a lot of questions are posted about the logistics of this, but I haven't been able to find any advice on the nitty gritty.
I just brought my second baby girl home from the hospital last night. We have a family bed with our 2 year old. She's totally night weaned and very accepting of nighttime snuggles from both parents equally. However, i spent the night with the newborn in the guest room because I couldn't wrap my head around how to get through the night without disturbing the toddler. Newborns require lights on and diapers changed and don't necessarily go back to sleep right away. And they cry! How is this done? I miss my family and am so sad in the other room, but do I need to just get through the newborn hump before we can return?
I just brought my second baby girl home from the hospital last night. We have a family bed with our 2 year old. She's totally night weaned and very accepting of nighttime snuggles from both parents equally. However, i spent the night with the newborn in the guest room because I couldn't wrap my head around how to get through the night without disturbing the toddler. Newborns require lights on and diapers changed and don't necessarily go back to sleep right away. And they cry! How is this done? I miss my family and am so sad in the other room, but do I need to just get through the newborn hump before we can return?