She never planned it exactly, but co-sleeping had always felt natural. Her daughter, now four and a half, had long shared their bed—a warm, familiar presence tucked between dreams and soft blankets.
When her son was born, things shifted. For the first couple of months, she and her husband took turns—one up with the baby, the other lying beside their daughter. It was a balancing act of care and connection.
After those early weeks, they began sleeping all together. Still, she was mindful. Her daughter slept on one side, her baby boy on the other, never next to each other. She knew her daughter’s wild sleep patterns, and safety came first.
Now, her son—built like an 18-month-old despite being just seven months—is sturdier. She doesn’t worry quite as much, but still places herself between them, always keeping a bit of space.
To her, this arrangement isn’t complicated. It’s instinct. A way of keeping everyone close, safe, and loved through the night.