co-parenting with a friend.... anyone got experience?

[Tryingandimpatient]

Hi,

I wondered if anyone has any experience of co-parenting with a friend?? I am single and have made the decision with my very good friend to co-parent a baby. We have agreed and discussed a parenting contract that suits us both but i wondered if anybody else has done this??
Are there any pitfalls i should be aware of?
Any complications that people didn't anticipate?

It would be good to know i have looked at all angles before we concieve

thanks

I would see a solicitor and get it tied up legally.

I second getting it tied up legally.

Also things to think about;

Access and how that changes with age. Ie newborns basically need their mum, preschool, at school, teenagers who want to spend all their time with their friends.

2 houses or 1with separate rooms?
2 of everything or handover with a truck load of stuff

Discipline

Diet

Computer games

Holidays, special occasions and flexibility.

Working patterns and childcare

Siblings

Quick off the cuff explanations for, Doc, school, most buggers

Explaining to child

Hth

Changes to the dynamic if either of you start a long term relationship, financial responsibilities, what happens if your friendship ends.

I doubt you'll be friends by the end
What are friends family like, they will all be a part of your childs life?

What about not being involved in a large amount of your childs life, will you be ok with that?

What if you want to move, neither will be able to leave the area without putting the child out with a lot of travelling, for the next 18 years.

What about child maintainance? If the child lives with either of you for more than 50% of the time, then the other is liable to pay a percentage of their wage.

What if you meet someone, or they meet someone who is playing "mum", will you feel put out or jealous?