Newborn sleeping arrangements

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Pregnant with my first and undecided on sleeping arrangements for first 6 months with baby.

Option 1: Next to you cot in our bedroom for first six months then transition into nursery room and cot.

Option 2: In own nursery in cot from beginning with a single bed in the nursery for one of us to sleep in for first 6 months.

What are the pros and cons from your experience with the above options? Or any other options you can recommend?

I think I am more likely to try the separate rooms from the beginning as OH has full on job as a teacher and two of his own kids (5 and 8) full time to look after. I don’t like the idea of sleeping apart from OH for 6 months, but if there’s a chance that one of us can have a more decent nights sleep whilst the other is ‘on shift’ with the baby then I think in our family situation it will benefit everyone on the whole.

All of this is me assuming a lot of things, never done this before so I have no idea if I’m worrying about the wrong things or whatever. Any advice please.

I think that you might feel a bit isolated if you weren't with your partner.
We bottle fed and one of us changed baby whilst the other made the bottle.
You're so tired that there's not particularly a worry about not being able to get back to sleep (not being negative). I think you also need to consider that your body will need somewhere comfortable to sleep in to help it recover in those early days too.
How does your partner feel? Would he not feel shut out?
We were actually quite sad with our first and used to all go to bed when she'd had her 9pm-ish feed. We'd get her settled in her next-to-me and watch tv and chat in bed. I was worried about SIDS but also felt that we had a bit more chance to relax.
You'll find what works best for you all - and it'll probably not be what you've planned. Best of luck.