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My daughter (almost 3) has slept with us since she was about 7 months old. At first it was simply a practical move for all of us,she slept better, and we did too. When I started admitting our sleeping situation, some family and friends gave me a hard time. However, since I've been upfront about it I've also found out that many people opt for co-sleeping and we needn't act sheepishly about our choice.
To wake up to that precious face is something I cherish. I too agree with earlier posts --- not sure how we'll transition, but I'm not worried about it either. She's very independent and secure -- basically potty trained herself at a little over 2! I'm sure she'll let us know when she's ready for her beautiful big girl bed (that is just a big dust catcher right now!).
Funny, I remember scoffing at others when they told me their kids slept with them. I thought - hmm, you're the parent, you can change that! Now I understand, that's not the issue, there are benefits for both parent and child. And like the choice to stay home or work --- we all need to respect each other's choices.
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