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MamaMaiasaura · 18/03/2012 19:38

I co-sleep with 2 of my dc. Ds2 is 4 years and dd almost 5 months. Ds2 has had awful cough and 2 nights ago was awake most of it coughing. Last night he insisted he wanted to sleep in his room and reluctant to even say good night to me :( at 1.30 he cried and came into mine. Tonight he wanted to sleep in his own bed again and said it was because he was coughing and I told him its fine and I don't mInd him coughing and love him, and he can sleep in whichever bed he likes. He's chosen his own again. I'm proud that he now feels ready for his own bed but and also very :( as our only time we really get was bedtime and I miss him. I know I'm being a silly numpty and I'm pleased that he's get confidence and that we always followed dc needs. I also know this isn't about his need but my need to snuggle my scrumptious 4 year old and hear him breathing and wake with his arms wrapped around my head. I miss him :-( (and it is mothers day)

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SparkyMcSparrow · 18/03/2012 19:44
Grin

Be proud that he is happy to go to his own bed. Just let him go, don't say things like "But mummy doesn't mind...." he might start feeling like he has to stay with you for you iyswim.

MamaMaiasaura · 18/03/2012 20:00

He's asleep, in his bed. I blame the dinosaur bedding

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SparkyMcSparrow · 18/03/2012 20:04

Ahhh bless him :)

Can you tell I'm not a co-sleeper? On the rare occasion that ds has come in our bed I end up getting kicked out and sleep on the sofa. Its amazing how much room one little person needs Grin

Happy mothers day, sound like your doing a great job!

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MamaMaiasaura · 18/03/2012 20:18

Smile I'm a soppy moo.

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matana · 18/03/2012 20:19

You've done a fabulous job increasing his independence. He'll always need his mummy and will no doubt creep into bed with you a few more times over the coming years.

curiositykitten · 18/03/2012 20:21

Trust me, from experience, spending a couple of nights in their own bed doesn't mean they won't be back!

He's growing up, but he still needs his mummy, don't worry.

MamaMaiasaura · 18/03/2012 22:59

Ok, I'm missing my little hot water bottle now. I feel like I've pushed him out with new baby Sad

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MamaMaiasaura · 19/03/2012 09:09

He stayed in his bed till 4am. I think this is it, my boy is growing up

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