The Blessing and Curse of Co-sleeping

Quick Update-We made it to Utah! It was a long and arduous process, but we did it. Thanks to all those that helped us! Flights were interesting. We had a ton of bags so the airline lady thought she'd help us and pre-tag our bags so we didn't have to drag them all the way through security; however we didn't hear that part and did it anyway. Our second flight was severely delayed due to the fact that the airport wasn't ready for a plane with stairs. Seriously? We left almost an hour later because of communication problems concerning the fact that our plane had stairs you had to climb in order to board. But without that delay we wouldn't have had to run to our last connecting flight. And what is moving overseas if you don't have to run through the airport?

Co-sleeping. I know, a lot of people have varying opinions on whether you should co-sleep with children or not. Tyler and I kind of fell into co-sleeping with Michael due to living in a one room O'hana for the better part of a year. It isn't that we didn't have a crib for him, he just refused to really ever sleep in it. And things weren't bad, especially after we got a bigger bed, but now that we are back to sleeping on a full sized mattress instead of a queen... I can't do it! It isn't just the fact that Michael is a lot bigger now, or that he is constantly kicking. I think the biggest problem I have now is that I'm six months pregnant and uncomfortable, like always. It is ridiculously hard to sleep when one baby is kicking my insides and the other is kicking, wiggling, and sometimes even headbutting me in his sleep. This is the curse of co-sleeping. So what do we do now? We have to try to get him into his own bed. (Preferably his own room). That, however is going to be an adventure in and of itself. So what blessings have come from co-sleeping? I think the biggest blessing that has come from this situation is the bond I have with my son. He is the most loving and caring little boy I know. And although that can be a bit of a hassle sometimes, it really is sweet. When I am feeling bad or have a migraine, he is always worried about me and gives me hugs. He always wants mom and dad to be happy. The other night when I got up to go to the bathroom (because pregnant women pee on the hour) he cried and screamed until I came back. After that he had a death grip on my neck for the rest of the night. But it really is a blessing. I wouldn't change our decision to co-sleep. However, I don't think I would ever do it again. Nope. This next little boy will always sleep in his own bed during the night. Now the question is how I can say no to this little boy?