I wrote a question about turning the bathroom into Baby #2's nursery for the first year, with the intention of having the kiddos share the bedroom eventually. When do you think is the soonest I can do this, and at what time would it be the least disruptive to both of their sleep? I know for DS, he did not STTN until he was 18 months when we night-weaned him, but before then, he would fuss/cry once or twice a night and I'd have to go get him. Plus, the night-weaning process involved a lot of crying where nobody got any sleep, so I imagine this process would be the same for Baby #2. Then there were random nights he'd wake up crying even after night-weaning (maybe due to teething?)! I just don't see how I can put them in the same room without one of them waking the other up!! AHHHHH!! Heeeelpp! Share with me your experiences! I'm sure this issue must come up with twins too!
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Good question! Following....
For us, we're going to do this soon.... DS just turned a year old so probably within the next couple months. DH wants to wait until DS learns to walk first, so definitely by the time he's 18 months.
The reason we waited until at least a year old is because I was still breastfeeding J. I think it'll be easier to do a combined bedtime routine with both kids once breastfeeding is done.
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What's the age difference? My two Los are going to be share a room. Were thinking of putting the baby with D's in the room when the baby is anywhere between 6 months to a year. Baby isn't due til august so we have a while to think about it but its really our only option. Tejy will be 25 months apart
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We're doing it whenever #2 starts STTN. I don't expect this one to follow the same sleep patterns that LO did, but I'm aware that this could mean a long time with #2 in our office!
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@Mrs. High Heels: I would be night-nursing too until at least a year. And, I wonder whether the kids will have similar sleep and wake-up times too!
@stargal: The age difference would be.....25 months apart. Same! You'll have to let me know how it goes first! =P I don't plan on night-weaning until past a year, unless LO does so on her own.
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@Weagle: DS didn't start STTN until we night-weaned at 18 months. I know we would night-wean much sooner though now that we know how much better our lives can be! Hahaha. But, I'm not planning on doing that until baby is at least a year old! So, we shall see!
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@cranberryapple: ah neat! when are you due with #2?
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@cranberryapple: my kids are 26 months apart. Will follow up with you again once we actually do it and let you know how it goes!
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@stargal: Sept 5th!
@Mrs. High Heels: Yes, I would love to hear how it goes! Our babies might have different temperaments though, but I still wanna know your progress and any tips you might have when the time comes! Good luck!!!!!
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@cranberryapple: #2 may do it on her own! LO night weaned at 10.5 months with very little help. She was over it and waking out of habit - not eating. It took 2 nights for her to sleep through the waking.
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