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mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 02:28 PM
I would really appreciate your advice w/this, as it's something that I have NOT wanted to think about. It's time for me to start thinking about logistics....specifically our new baby girl's nursery. We live in a split-foyer house, with two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down. The house has been remodeled (two bedrooms combined) so there is a large master bedroom upstairs and one very small bedroom, perfect size for a nursery. That is where Charlie currently is. Downstairs a good size bedroom serves as our guestroom and the other as our office.
Here is my dilemma....we have to either move Charlie or put our new baby girl downstairs. Originally I only considered putting Charlie downstairs, which I'll admit, is very difficult. I feel like we'll be moving him to a separate country. However, we really have no choice....someone has to go on another level. Lately, however, I've been thinking that maybe we should put our little one downstairs. For the first few months with Charlie, I pretty much lived downstairs anyway (while Charlie did sleep in a bassinet in our room or in our bed occasionally, many nights we co-slept downstairs so that DH could get some sleep) and it might just make more sense.
Pros are:
1. We could fit a bed in the room so that I can crash in there w/the baby.
2. We wouldn't have to displace Charlie.
3. One less room will have to be painted. If we move Charlie downstairs, we'll have to paint the new room and repaint Charlie's room.
4. It's a larger room and more suitable for a girl as she gets older...so no room swapping will have to be done.
Cons are:
1. My baby will be downstairs.
2. As she gets older and is sleeping in her crib, it will be a longer trip downstairs for the frequent night wakings, whereas Charlie should be sleeping through the night.
3. My baby will be downstairs!
So what would you do if faced w/this....move the older baby or make a new nursery downstairs? I love our house but this has me wanting to move...which can't happen anytime real soon b/c we just bought last year. Unfortunately, neither my DH or I thought about this when we bought the house b/c we were so excited to find a house that we loved in the area we wanted to live. And I would love to hear that I'm making a much bigger deal out of this (I tend to do that) and that everything will be just fine. Downstairs isn't Siberia, right?
If you made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any and all responses. :)
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
edited to make clarification
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 02:28 PM
I would really appreciate your advice w/this, as it's something that I have NOT wanted to think about. It's time for me to start thinking about logistics....specifically our new baby girl's nursery. We live in a split-foyer house, with two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down. The house has been remodeled (two bedrooms combined) so there is a large master bedroom upstairs and one very small bedroom, perfect size for a nursery. That is where Charlie currently is. Downstairs a good size bedroom serves as our guestroom and the other as our office.
Here is my dilemma....we have to either move Charlie or put our new baby girl downstairs. Originally I only considered putting Charlie downstairs, which I'll admit, is very difficult. I feel like we'll be moving him to a separate country. However, we really have no choice....someone has to go on another level. Lately, however, I've been thinking that maybe we should put our little one downstairs. For the first few months with Charlie, I pretty much lived downstairs anyway (while Charlie did sleep in a bassinet in our room or in our bed occasionally, many nights we co-slept downstairs so that DH could get some sleep) and it might just make more sense.
Pros are:
1. We could fit a bed in the room so that I can crash in there w/the baby.
2. We wouldn't have to displace Charlie.
3. One less room will have to be painted. If we move Charlie downstairs, we'll have to paint the new room and repaint Charlie's room.
4. It's a larger room and more suitable for a girl as she gets older...so no room swapping will have to be done.
Cons are:
1. My baby will be downstairs.
2. As she gets older and is sleeping in her crib, it will be a longer trip downstairs for the frequent night wakings, whereas Charlie should be sleeping through the night.
3. My baby will be downstairs!
So what would you do if faced w/this....move the older baby or make a new nursery downstairs? I love our house but this has me wanting to move...which can't happen anytime real soon b/c we just bought last year. Unfortunately, neither my DH or I thought about this when we bought the house b/c we were so excited to find a house that we loved in the area we wanted to live. And I would love to hear that I'm making a much bigger deal out of this (I tend to do that) and that everything will be just fine. Downstairs isn't Siberia, right?
If you made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any and all responses. :)
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
edited to make clarification
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 02:28 PM
I would really appreciate your advice w/this, as it's something that I have NOT wanted to think about. It's time for me to start thinking about logistics....specifically our new baby girl's nursery. We live in a split-foyer house, with two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down. The house has been remodeled (two bedrooms combined) so there is a large master bedroom upstairs and one very small bedroom, perfect size for a nursery. That is where Charlie currently is. Downstairs a good size bedroom serves as our guestroom and the other as our office.
Here is my dilemma....we have to either move Charlie or put our new baby girl downstairs. Originally I only considered putting Charlie downstairs, which I'll admit, is very difficult. I feel like we'll be moving him to a separate country. However, we really have no choice....someone has to go on another level. Lately, however, I've been thinking that maybe we should put our little one downstairs. For the first few months with Charlie, I pretty much lived downstairs anyway (while Charlie did sleep in a bassinet in our room or in our bed occasionally, many nights we co-slept downstairs so that DH could get some sleep) and it might just make more sense.
Pros are:
1. We could fit a bed in the room so that I can crash in there w/the baby.
2. We wouldn't have to displace Charlie.
3. One less room will have to be painted. If we move Charlie downstairs, we'll have to paint the new room and repaint Charlie's room.
4. It's a larger room and more suitable for a girl as she gets older...so no room swapping will have to be done.
Cons are:
1. My baby will be downstairs.
2. As she gets older and is sleeping in her crib, it will be a longer trip downstairs for the frequent night wakings, whereas Charlie should be sleeping through the night.
3. My baby will be downstairs!
So what would you do if faced w/this....move the older baby or make a new nursery downstairs? I love our house but this has me wanting to move...which can't happen anytime real soon b/c we just bought last year. Unfortunately, neither my DH or I thought about this when we bought the house b/c we were so excited to find a house that we loved in the area we wanted to live. And I would love to hear that I'm making a much bigger deal out of this (I tend to do that) and that everything will be just fine. Downstairs isn't Siberia, right?
If you made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any and all responses. :)
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
edited to make clarification
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 02:28 PM
I would really appreciate your advice w/this, as it's something that I have NOT wanted to think about. It's time for me to start thinking about logistics....specifically our new baby girl's nursery. We live in a split-foyer house, with two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down. The house has been remodeled (two bedrooms combined) so there is a large master bedroom upstairs and one very small bedroom, perfect size for a nursery. That is where Charlie currently is. Downstairs a good size bedroom serves as our guestroom and the other as our office.
Here is my dilemma....we have to either move Charlie or put our new baby girl downstairs. Originally I only considered putting Charlie downstairs, which I'll admit, is very difficult. I feel like we'll be moving him to a separate country. However, we really have no choice....someone has to go on another level. Lately, however, I've been thinking that maybe we should put our little one downstairs. For the first few months with Charlie, I pretty much lived downstairs anyway (while Charlie did sleep in a bassinet in our room or in our bed occasionally, many nights we co-slept downstairs so that DH could get some sleep) and it might just make more sense.
Pros are:
1. We could fit a bed in the room so that I can crash in there w/the baby.
2. We wouldn't have to displace Charlie.
3. One less room will have to be painted. If we move Charlie downstairs, we'll have to paint the new room and repaint Charlie's room.
4. It's a larger room and more suitable for a girl as she gets older...so no room swapping will have to be done.
Cons are:
1. My baby will be downstairs.
2. As she gets older and is sleeping in her crib, it will be a longer trip downstairs for the frequent night wakings, whereas Charlie should be sleeping through the night.
3. My baby will be downstairs!
So what would you do if faced w/this....move the older baby or make a new nursery downstairs? I love our house but this has me wanting to move...which can't happen anytime real soon b/c we just bought last year. Unfortunately, neither my DH or I thought about this when we bought the house b/c we were so excited to find a house that we loved in the area we wanted to live. And I would love to hear that I'm making a much bigger deal out of this (I tend to do that) and that everything will be just fine. Downstairs isn't Siberia, right?
If you made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any and all responses. :)
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
edited to make clarification
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 02:28 PM
I would really appreciate your advice w/this, as it's something that I have NOT wanted to think about. It's time for me to start thinking about logistics....specifically our new baby girl's nursery. We live in a split-foyer house, with two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down. The house has been remodeled (two bedrooms combined) so there is a large master bedroom upstairs and one very small bedroom, perfect size for a nursery. That is where Charlie currently is. Downstairs a good size bedroom serves as our guestroom and the other as our office.
Here is my dilemma....we have to either move Charlie or put our new baby girl downstairs. Originally I only considered putting Charlie downstairs, which I'll admit, is very difficult. I feel like we'll be moving him to a separate country. However, we really have no choice....someone has to go on another level. Lately, however, I've been thinking that maybe we should put our little one downstairs. For the first few months with Charlie, I pretty much lived downstairs anyway (while Charlie did sleep in a bassinet in our room or in our bed occasionally, many nights we co-slept downstairs so that DH could get some sleep) and it might just make more sense.
Pros are:
1. We could fit a bed in the room so that I can crash in there w/the baby.
2. We wouldn't have to displace Charlie.
3. One less room will have to be painted. If we move Charlie downstairs, we'll have to paint the new room and repaint Charlie's room.
4. It's a larger room and more suitable for a girl as she gets older...so no room swapping will have to be done.
Cons are:
1. My baby will be downstairs.
2. As she gets older and is sleeping in her crib, it will be a longer trip downstairs for the frequent night wakings, whereas Charlie should be sleeping through the night.
3. My baby will be downstairs!
So what would you do if faced w/this....move the older baby or make a new nursery downstairs? I love our house but this has me wanting to move...which can't happen anytime real soon b/c we just bought last year. Unfortunately, neither my DH or I thought about this when we bought the house b/c we were so excited to find a house that we loved in the area we wanted to live. And I would love to hear that I'm making a much bigger deal out of this (I tend to do that) and that everything will be just fine. Downstairs isn't Siberia, right?
If you made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any and all responses. :)
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
edited to make clarification
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 02:28 PM
I would really appreciate your advice w/this, as it's something that I have NOT wanted to think about. It's time for me to start thinking about logistics....specifically our new baby girl's nursery. We live in a split-foyer house, with two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down. The house has been remodeled (two bedrooms combined) so there is a large master bedroom upstairs and one very small bedroom, perfect size for a nursery. That is where Charlie currently is. Downstairs a good size bedroom serves as our guestroom and the other as our office.
Here is my dilemma....we have to either move Charlie or put our new baby girl downstairs. Originally I only considered putting Charlie downstairs, which I'll admit, is very difficult. I feel like we'll be moving him to a separate country. However, we really have no choice....someone has to go on another level. Lately, however, I've been thinking that maybe we should put our little one downstairs. For the first few months with Charlie, I pretty much lived downstairs anyway (while Charlie did sleep in a bassinet in our room or in our bed occasionally, many nights we co-slept downstairs so that DH could get some sleep) and it might just make more sense.
Pros are:
1. We could fit a bed in the room so that I can crash in there w/the baby.
2. We wouldn't have to displace Charlie.
3. One less room will have to be painted. If we move Charlie downstairs, we'll have to paint the new room and repaint Charlie's room.
4. It's a larger room and more suitable for a girl as she gets older...so no room swapping will have to be done.
Cons are:
1. My baby will be downstairs.
2. As she gets older and is sleeping in her crib, it will be a longer trip downstairs for the frequent night wakings, whereas Charlie should be sleeping through the night.
3. My baby will be downstairs!
So what would you do if faced w/this....move the older baby or make a new nursery downstairs? I love our house but this has me wanting to move...which can't happen anytime real soon b/c we just bought last year. Unfortunately, neither my DH or I thought about this when we bought the house b/c we were so excited to find a house that we loved in the area we wanted to live. And I would love to hear that I'm making a much bigger deal out of this (I tend to do that) and that everything will be just fine. Downstairs isn't Siberia, right?
If you made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any and all responses. :)
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
edited to make clarification
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 02:28 PM
I would really appreciate your advice w/this, as it's something that I have NOT wanted to think about. It's time for me to start thinking about logistics....specifically our new baby girl's nursery. We live in a split-foyer house, with two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down. The house has been remodeled (two bedrooms combined) so there is a large master bedroom upstairs and one very small bedroom, perfect size for a nursery. That is where Charlie currently is. Downstairs a good size bedroom serves as our guestroom and the other as our office.
Here is my dilemma....we have to either move Charlie or put our new baby girl downstairs. Originally I only considered putting Charlie downstairs, which I'll admit, is very difficult. I feel like we'll be moving him to a separate country. However, we really have no choice....someone has to go on another level. Lately, however, I've been thinking that maybe we should put our little one downstairs. For the first few months with Charlie, I pretty much lived downstairs anyway (while Charlie did sleep in a bassinet in our room or in our bed occasionally, many nights we co-slept downstairs so that DH could get some sleep) and it might just make more sense.
Pros are:
1. We could fit a bed in the room so that I can crash in there w/the baby.
2. We wouldn't have to displace Charlie.
3. One less room will have to be painted. If we move Charlie downstairs, we'll have to paint the new room and repaint Charlie's room.
4. It's a larger room and more suitable for a girl as she gets older...so no room swapping will have to be done.
Cons are:
1. My baby will be downstairs.
2. As she gets older and is sleeping in her crib, it will be a longer trip downstairs for the frequent night wakings, whereas Charlie should be sleeping through the night.
3. My baby will be downstairs!
So what would you do if faced w/this....move the older baby or make a new nursery downstairs? I love our house but this has me wanting to move...which can't happen anytime real soon b/c we just bought last year. Unfortunately, neither my DH or I thought about this when we bought the house b/c we were so excited to find a house that we loved in the area we wanted to live. And I would love to hear that I'm making a much bigger deal out of this (I tend to do that) and that everything will be just fine. Downstairs isn't Siberia, right?
If you made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any and all responses. :)
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
edited to make clarification
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 02:28 PM
I would really appreciate your advice w/this, as it's something that I have NOT wanted to think about. It's time for me to start thinking about logistics....specifically our new baby girl's nursery. We live in a split-foyer house, with two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down. The house has been remodeled (two bedrooms combined) so there is a large master bedroom upstairs and one very small bedroom, perfect size for a nursery. That is where Charlie currently is. Downstairs a good size bedroom serves as our guestroom and the other as our office.
Here is my dilemma....we have to either move Charlie or put our new baby girl downstairs. Originally I only considered putting Charlie downstairs, which I'll admit, is very difficult. I feel like we'll be moving him to a separate country. However, we really have no choice....someone has to go on another level. Lately, however, I've been thinking that maybe we should put our little one downstairs. For the first few months with Charlie, I pretty much lived downstairs anyway (while Charlie did sleep in a bassinet in our room or in our bed occasionally, many nights we co-slept downstairs so that DH could get some sleep) and it might just make more sense.
Pros are:
1. We could fit a bed in the room so that I can crash in there w/the baby.
2. We wouldn't have to displace Charlie.
3. One less room will have to be painted. If we move Charlie downstairs, we'll have to paint the new room and repaint Charlie's room.
4. It's a larger room and more suitable for a girl as she gets older...so no room swapping will have to be done.
Cons are:
1. My baby will be downstairs.
2. As she gets older and is sleeping in her crib, it will be a longer trip downstairs for the frequent night wakings, whereas Charlie should be sleeping through the night.
3. My baby will be downstairs!
So what would you do if faced w/this....move the older baby or make a new nursery downstairs? I love our house but this has me wanting to move...which can't happen anytime real soon b/c we just bought last year. Unfortunately, neither my DH or I thought about this when we bought the house b/c we were so excited to find a house that we loved in the area we wanted to live. And I would love to hear that I'm making a much bigger deal out of this (I tend to do that) and that everything will be just fine. Downstairs isn't Siberia, right?
If you made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any and all responses. :)
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
edited to make clarification
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 02:28 PM
I would really appreciate your advice w/this, as it's something that I have NOT wanted to think about. It's time for me to start thinking about logistics....specifically our new baby girl's nursery. We live in a split-foyer house, with two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down. The house has been remodeled (two bedrooms combined) so there is a large master bedroom upstairs and one very small bedroom, perfect size for a nursery. That is where Charlie currently is. Downstairs a good size bedroom serves as our guestroom and the other as our office.
Here is my dilemma....we have to either move Charlie or put our new baby girl downstairs. Originally I only considered putting Charlie downstairs, which I'll admit, is very difficult. I feel like we'll be moving him to a separate country. However, we really have no choice....someone has to go on another level. Lately, however, I've been thinking that maybe we should put our little one downstairs. For the first few months with Charlie, I pretty much lived downstairs anyway (while Charlie did sleep in a bassinet in our room or in our bed occasionally, many nights we co-slept downstairs so that DH could get some sleep) and it might just make more sense.
Pros are:
1. We could fit a bed in the room so that I can crash in there w/the baby.
2. We wouldn't have to displace Charlie.
3. One less room will have to be painted. If we move Charlie downstairs, we'll have to paint the new room and repaint Charlie's room.
4. It's a larger room and more suitable for a girl as she gets older...so no room swapping will have to be done.
Cons are:
1. My baby will be downstairs.
2. As she gets older and is sleeping in her crib, it will be a longer trip downstairs for the frequent night wakings, whereas Charlie should be sleeping through the night.
3. My baby will be downstairs!
So what would you do if faced w/this....move the older baby or make a new nursery downstairs? I love our house but this has me wanting to move...which can't happen anytime real soon b/c we just bought last year. Unfortunately, neither my DH or I thought about this when we bought the house b/c we were so excited to find a house that we loved in the area we wanted to live. And I would love to hear that I'm making a much bigger deal out of this (I tend to do that) and that everything will be just fine. Downstairs isn't Siberia, right?
If you made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any and all responses. :)
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
edited to make clarification
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 02:28 PM
I would really appreciate your advice w/this, as it's something that I have NOT wanted to think about. It's time for me to start thinking about logistics....specifically our new baby girl's nursery. We live in a split-foyer house, with two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down. The house has been remodeled (two bedrooms combined) so there is a large master bedroom upstairs and one very small bedroom, perfect size for a nursery. That is where Charlie currently is. Downstairs a good size bedroom serves as our guestroom and the other as our office.
Here is my dilemma....we have to either move Charlie or put our new baby girl downstairs. Originally I only considered putting Charlie downstairs, which I'll admit, is very difficult. I feel like we'll be moving him to a separate country. However, we really have no choice....someone has to go on another level. Lately, however, I've been thinking that maybe we should put our little one downstairs. For the first few months with Charlie, I pretty much lived downstairs anyway (while Charlie did sleep in a bassinet in our room or in our bed occasionally, many nights we co-slept downstairs so that DH could get some sleep) and it might just make more sense.
Pros are:
1. We could fit a bed in the room so that I can crash in there w/the baby.
2. We wouldn't have to displace Charlie.
3. One less room will have to be painted. If we move Charlie downstairs, we'll have to paint the new room and repaint Charlie's room.
4. It's a larger room and more suitable for a girl as she gets older...so no room swapping will have to be done.
Cons are:
1. My baby will be downstairs.
2. As she gets older and is sleeping in her crib, it will be a longer trip downstairs for the frequent night wakings, whereas Charlie should be sleeping through the night.
3. My baby will be downstairs!
So what would you do if faced w/this....move the older baby or make a new nursery downstairs? I love our house but this has me wanting to move...which can't happen anytime real soon b/c we just bought last year. Unfortunately, neither my DH or I thought about this when we bought the house b/c we were so excited to find a house that we loved in the area we wanted to live. And I would love to hear that I'm making a much bigger deal out of this (I tend to do that) and that everything will be just fine. Downstairs isn't Siberia, right?
If you made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any and all responses. :)
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
edited to make clarification
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 02:28 PM
I would really appreciate your advice w/this, as it's something that I have NOT wanted to think about. It's time for me to start thinking about logistics....specifically our new baby girl's nursery. We live in a split-foyer house, with two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down. The house has been remodeled (two bedrooms combined) so there is a large master bedroom upstairs and one very small bedroom, perfect size for a nursery. That is where Charlie currently is. Downstairs a good size bedroom serves as our guestroom and the other as our office.
Here is my dilemma....we have to either move Charlie or put our new baby girl downstairs. Originally I only considered putting Charlie downstairs, which I'll admit, is very difficult. I feel like we'll be moving him to a separate country. However, we really have no choice....someone has to go on another level. Lately, however, I've been thinking that maybe we should put our little one downstairs. For the first few months with Charlie, I pretty much lived downstairs anyway (while Charlie did sleep in a bassinet in our room or in our bed occasionally, many nights we co-slept downstairs so that DH could get some sleep) and it might just make more sense.
Pros are:
1. We could fit a bed in the room so that I can crash in there w/the baby.
2. We wouldn't have to displace Charlie.
3. One less room will have to be painted. If we move Charlie downstairs, we'll have to paint the new room and repaint Charlie's room.
4. It's a larger room and more suitable for a girl as she gets older...so no room swapping will have to be done.
Cons are:
1. My baby will be downstairs.
2. As she gets older and is sleeping in her crib, it will be a longer trip downstairs for the frequent night wakings, whereas Charlie should be sleeping through the night.
3. My baby will be downstairs!
So what would you do if faced w/this....move the older baby or make a new nursery downstairs? I love our house but this has me wanting to move...which can't happen anytime real soon b/c we just bought last year. Unfortunately, neither my DH or I thought about this when we bought the house b/c we were so excited to find a house that we loved in the area we wanted to live. And I would love to hear that I'm making a much bigger deal out of this (I tend to do that) and that everything will be just fine. Downstairs isn't Siberia, right?
If you made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any and all responses. :)
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
edited to make clarification
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 02:28 PM
I would really appreciate your advice w/this, as it's something that I have NOT wanted to think about. It's time for me to start thinking about logistics....specifically our new baby girl's nursery. We live in a split-foyer house, with two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down. The house has been remodeled (two bedrooms combined) so there is a large master bedroom upstairs and one very small bedroom, perfect size for a nursery. That is where Charlie currently is. Downstairs a good size bedroom serves as our guestroom and the other as our office.
Here is my dilemma....we have to either move Charlie or put our new baby girl downstairs. Originally I only considered putting Charlie downstairs, which I'll admit, is very difficult. I feel like we'll be moving him to a separate country. However, we really have no choice....someone has to go on another level. Lately, however, I've been thinking that maybe we should put our little one downstairs. For the first few months with Charlie, I pretty much lived downstairs anyway (while Charlie did sleep in a bassinet in our room or in our bed occasionally, many nights we co-slept downstairs so that DH could get some sleep) and it might just make more sense.
Pros are:
1. We could fit a bed in the room so that I can crash in there w/the baby.
2. We wouldn't have to displace Charlie.
3. One less room will have to be painted. If we move Charlie downstairs, we'll have to paint the new room and repaint Charlie's room.
4. It's a larger room and more suitable for a girl as she gets older...so no room swapping will have to be done.
Cons are:
1. My baby will be downstairs.
2. As she gets older and is sleeping in her crib, it will be a longer trip downstairs for the frequent night wakings, whereas Charlie should be sleeping through the night.
3. My baby will be downstairs!
So what would you do if faced w/this....move the older baby or make a new nursery downstairs? I love our house but this has me wanting to move...which can't happen anytime real soon b/c we just bought last year. Unfortunately, neither my DH or I thought about this when we bought the house b/c we were so excited to find a house that we loved in the area we wanted to live. And I would love to hear that I'm making a much bigger deal out of this (I tend to do that) and that everything will be just fine. Downstairs isn't Siberia, right?
If you made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any and all responses. :)
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
edited to make clarification
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 02:28 PM
I would really appreciate your advice w/this, as it's something that I have NOT wanted to think about. It's time for me to start thinking about logistics....specifically our new baby girl's nursery. We live in a split-foyer house, with two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down. The house has been remodeled (two bedrooms combined) so there is a large master bedroom upstairs and one very small bedroom, perfect size for a nursery. That is where Charlie currently is. Downstairs a good size bedroom serves as our guestroom and the other as our office.
Here is my dilemma....we have to either move Charlie or put our new baby girl downstairs. Originally I only considered putting Charlie downstairs, which I'll admit, is very difficult. I feel like we'll be moving him to a separate country. However, we really have no choice....someone has to go on another level. Lately, however, I've been thinking that maybe we should put our little one downstairs. For the first few months with Charlie, I pretty much lived downstairs anyway (while Charlie did sleep in a bassinet in our room or in our bed occasionally, many nights we co-slept downstairs so that DH could get some sleep) and it might just make more sense.
Pros are:
1. We could fit a bed in the room so that I can crash in there w/the baby.
2. We wouldn't have to displace Charlie.
3. One less room will have to be painted. If we move Charlie downstairs, we'll have to paint the new room and repaint Charlie's room.
4. It's a larger room and more suitable for a girl as she gets older...so no room swapping will have to be done.
Cons are:
1. My baby will be downstairs.
2. As she gets older and is sleeping in her crib, it will be a longer trip downstairs for the frequent night wakings, whereas Charlie should be sleeping through the night.
3. My baby will be downstairs!
So what would you do if faced w/this....move the older baby or make a new nursery downstairs? I love our house but this has me wanting to move...which can't happen anytime real soon b/c we just bought last year. Unfortunately, neither my DH or I thought about this when we bought the house b/c we were so excited to find a house that we loved in the area we wanted to live. And I would love to hear that I'm making a much bigger deal out of this (I tend to do that) and that everything will be just fine. Downstairs isn't Siberia, right?
If you made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any and all responses. :)
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
edited to make clarification
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 02:28 PM
I would really appreciate your advice w/this, as it's something that I have NOT wanted to think about. It's time for me to start thinking about logistics....specifically our new baby girl's nursery. We live in a split-foyer house, with two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down. The house has been remodeled (two bedrooms combined) so there is a large master bedroom upstairs and one very small bedroom, perfect size for a nursery. That is where Charlie currently is. Downstairs a good size bedroom serves as our guestroom and the other as our office.
Here is my dilemma....we have to either move Charlie or put our new baby girl downstairs. Originally I only considered putting Charlie downstairs, which I'll admit, is very difficult. I feel like we'll be moving him to a separate country. However, we really have no choice....someone has to go on another level. Lately, however, I've been thinking that maybe we should put our little one downstairs. For the first few months with Charlie, I pretty much lived downstairs anyway (while Charlie did sleep in a bassinet in our room or in our bed occasionally, many nights we co-slept downstairs so that DH could get some sleep) and it might just make more sense.
Pros are:
1. We could fit a bed in the room so that I can crash in there w/the baby.
2. We wouldn't have to displace Charlie.
3. One less room will have to be painted. If we move Charlie downstairs, we'll have to paint the new room and repaint Charlie's room.
4. It's a larger room and more suitable for a girl as she gets older...so no room swapping will have to be done.
Cons are:
1. My baby will be downstairs.
2. As she gets older and is sleeping in her crib, it will be a longer trip downstairs for the frequent night wakings, whereas Charlie should be sleeping through the night.
3. My baby will be downstairs!
So what would you do if faced w/this....move the older baby or make a new nursery downstairs? I love our house but this has me wanting to move...which can't happen anytime real soon b/c we just bought last year. Unfortunately, neither my DH or I thought about this when we bought the house b/c we were so excited to find a house that we loved in the area we wanted to live. And I would love to hear that I'm making a much bigger deal out of this (I tend to do that) and that everything will be just fine. Downstairs isn't Siberia, right?
If you made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any and all responses. :)
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
edited to make clarification
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 02:28 PM
I would really appreciate your advice w/this, as it's something that I have NOT wanted to think about. It's time for me to start thinking about logistics....specifically our new baby girl's nursery. We live in a split-foyer house, with two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down. The house has been remodeled (two bedrooms combined) so there is a large master bedroom upstairs and one very small bedroom, perfect size for a nursery. That is where Charlie currently is. Downstairs a good size bedroom serves as our guestroom and the other as our office.
Here is my dilemma....we have to either move Charlie or put our new baby girl downstairs. Originally I only considered putting Charlie downstairs, which I'll admit, is very difficult. I feel like we'll be moving him to a separate country. However, we really have no choice....someone has to go on another level. Lately, however, I've been thinking that maybe we should put our little one downstairs. For the first few months with Charlie, I pretty much lived downstairs anyway (while Charlie did sleep in a bassinet in our room or in our bed occasionally, many nights we co-slept downstairs so that DH could get some sleep) and it might just make more sense.
Pros are:
1. We could fit a bed in the room so that I can crash in there w/the baby.
2. We wouldn't have to displace Charlie.
3. One less room will have to be painted. If we move Charlie downstairs, we'll have to paint the new room and repaint Charlie's room.
4. It's a larger room and more suitable for a girl as she gets older...so no room swapping will have to be done.
Cons are:
1. My baby will be downstairs.
2. As she gets older and is sleeping in her crib, it will be a longer trip downstairs for the frequent night wakings, whereas Charlie should be sleeping through the night.
3. My baby will be downstairs!
So what would you do if faced w/this....move the older baby or make a new nursery downstairs? I love our house but this has me wanting to move...which can't happen anytime real soon b/c we just bought last year. Unfortunately, neither my DH or I thought about this when we bought the house b/c we were so excited to find a house that we loved in the area we wanted to live. And I would love to hear that I'm making a much bigger deal out of this (I tend to do that) and that everything will be just fine. Downstairs isn't Siberia, right?
If you made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any and all responses. :)
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
edited to make clarification
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 02:28 PM
I would really appreciate your advice w/this, as it's something that I have NOT wanted to think about. It's time for me to start thinking about logistics....specifically our new baby girl's nursery. We live in a split-foyer house, with two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down. The house has been remodeled (two bedrooms combined) so there is a large master bedroom upstairs and one very small bedroom, perfect size for a nursery. That is where Charlie currently is. Downstairs a good size bedroom serves as our guestroom and the other as our office.
Here is my dilemma....we have to either move Charlie or put our new baby girl downstairs. Originally I only considered putting Charlie downstairs, which I'll admit, is very difficult. I feel like we'll be moving him to a separate country. However, we really have no choice....someone has to go on another level. Lately, however, I've been thinking that maybe we should put our little one downstairs. For the first few months with Charlie, I pretty much lived downstairs anyway (while Charlie did sleep in a bassinet in our room or in our bed occasionally, many nights we co-slept downstairs so that DH could get some sleep) and it might just make more sense.
Pros are:
1. We could fit a bed in the room so that I can crash in there w/the baby.
2. We wouldn't have to displace Charlie.
3. One less room will have to be painted. If we move Charlie downstairs, we'll have to paint the new room and repaint Charlie's room.
4. It's a larger room and more suitable for a girl as she gets older...so no room swapping will have to be done.
Cons are:
1. My baby will be downstairs.
2. As she gets older and is sleeping in her crib, it will be a longer trip downstairs for the frequent night wakings, whereas Charlie should be sleeping through the night.
3. My baby will be downstairs!
So what would you do if faced w/this....move the older baby or make a new nursery downstairs? I love our house but this has me wanting to move...which can't happen anytime real soon b/c we just bought last year. Unfortunately, neither my DH or I thought about this when we bought the house b/c we were so excited to find a house that we loved in the area we wanted to live. And I would love to hear that I'm making a much bigger deal out of this (I tend to do that) and that everything will be just fine. Downstairs isn't Siberia, right?
If you made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any and all responses. :)
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
edited to make clarification
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 02:28 PM
I would really appreciate your advice w/this, as it's something that I have NOT wanted to think about. It's time for me to start thinking about logistics....specifically our new baby girl's nursery. We live in a split-foyer house, with two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down. The house has been remodeled (two bedrooms combined) so there is a large master bedroom upstairs and one very small bedroom, perfect size for a nursery. That is where Charlie currently is. Downstairs a good size bedroom serves as our guestroom and the other as our office.
Here is my dilemma....we have to either move Charlie or put our new baby girl downstairs. Originally I only considered putting Charlie downstairs, which I'll admit, is very difficult. I feel like we'll be moving him to a separate country. However, we really have no choice....someone has to go on another level. Lately, however, I've been thinking that maybe we should put our little one downstairs. For the first few months with Charlie, I pretty much lived downstairs anyway (while Charlie did sleep in a bassinet in our room or in our bed occasionally, many nights we co-slept downstairs so that DH could get some sleep) and it might just make more sense.
Pros are:
1. We could fit a bed in the room so that I can crash in there w/the baby.
2. We wouldn't have to displace Charlie.
3. One less room will have to be painted. If we move Charlie downstairs, we'll have to paint the new room and repaint Charlie's room.
4. It's a larger room and more suitable for a girl as she gets older...so no room swapping will have to be done.
Cons are:
1. My baby will be downstairs.
2. As she gets older and is sleeping in her crib, it will be a longer trip downstairs for the frequent night wakings, whereas Charlie should be sleeping through the night.
3. My baby will be downstairs!
So what would you do if faced w/this....move the older baby or make a new nursery downstairs? I love our house but this has me wanting to move...which can't happen anytime real soon b/c we just bought last year. Unfortunately, neither my DH or I thought about this when we bought the house b/c we were so excited to find a house that we loved in the area we wanted to live. And I would love to hear that I'm making a much bigger deal out of this (I tend to do that) and that everything will be just fine. Downstairs isn't Siberia, right?
If you made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any and all responses. :)
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
edited to make clarification
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 02:28 PM
I would really appreciate your advice w/this, as it's something that I have NOT wanted to think about. It's time for me to start thinking about logistics....specifically our new baby girl's nursery. We live in a split-foyer house, with two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down. The house has been remodeled (two bedrooms combined) so there is a large master bedroom upstairs and one very small bedroom, perfect size for a nursery. That is where Charlie currently is. Downstairs a good size bedroom serves as our guestroom and the other as our office.
Here is my dilemma....we have to either move Charlie or put our new baby girl downstairs. Originally I only considered putting Charlie downstairs, which I'll admit, is very difficult. I feel like we'll be moving him to a separate country. However, we really have no choice....someone has to go on another level. Lately, however, I've been thinking that maybe we should put our little one downstairs. For the first few months with Charlie, I pretty much lived downstairs anyway (while Charlie did sleep in a bassinet in our room or in our bed occasionally, many nights we co-slept downstairs so that DH could get some sleep) and it might just make more sense.
Pros are:
1. We could fit a bed in the room so that I can crash in there w/the baby.
2. We wouldn't have to displace Charlie.
3. One less room will have to be painted. If we move Charlie downstairs, we'll have to paint the new room and repaint Charlie's room.
4. It's a larger room and more suitable for a girl as she gets older...so no room swapping will have to be done.
Cons are:
1. My baby will be downstairs.
2. As she gets older and is sleeping in her crib, it will be a longer trip downstairs for the frequent night wakings, whereas Charlie should be sleeping through the night.
3. My baby will be downstairs!
So what would you do if faced w/this....move the older baby or make a new nursery downstairs? I love our house but this has me wanting to move...which can't happen anytime real soon b/c we just bought last year. Unfortunately, neither my DH or I thought about this when we bought the house b/c we were so excited to find a house that we loved in the area we wanted to live. And I would love to hear that I'm making a much bigger deal out of this (I tend to do that) and that everything will be just fine. Downstairs isn't Siberia, right?
If you made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any and all responses. :)
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
edited to make clarification
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 02:28 PM
I would really appreciate your advice w/this, as it's something that I have NOT wanted to think about. It's time for me to start thinking about logistics....specifically our new baby girl's nursery. We live in a split-foyer house, with two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down. The house has been remodeled (two bedrooms combined) so there is a large master bedroom upstairs and one very small bedroom, perfect size for a nursery. That is where Charlie currently is. Downstairs a good size bedroom serves as our guestroom and the other as our office.
Here is my dilemma....we have to either move Charlie or put our new baby girl downstairs. Originally I only considered putting Charlie downstairs, which I'll admit, is very difficult. I feel like we'll be moving him to a separate country. However, we really have no choice....someone has to go on another level. Lately, however, I've been thinking that maybe we should put our little one downstairs. For the first few months with Charlie, I pretty much lived downstairs anyway (while Charlie did sleep in a bassinet in our room or in our bed occasionally, many nights we co-slept downstairs so that DH could get some sleep) and it might just make more sense.
Pros are:
1. We could fit a bed in the room so that I can crash in there w/the baby.
2. We wouldn't have to displace Charlie.
3. One less room will have to be painted. If we move Charlie downstairs, we'll have to paint the new room and repaint Charlie's room.
4. It's a larger room and more suitable for a girl as she gets older...so no room swapping will have to be done.
Cons are:
1. My baby will be downstairs.
2. As she gets older and is sleeping in her crib, it will be a longer trip downstairs for the frequent night wakings, whereas Charlie should be sleeping through the night.
3. My baby will be downstairs!
So what would you do if faced w/this....move the older baby or make a new nursery downstairs? I love our house but this has me wanting to move...which can't happen anytime real soon b/c we just bought last year. Unfortunately, neither my DH or I thought about this when we bought the house b/c we were so excited to find a house that we loved in the area we wanted to live. And I would love to hear that I'm making a much bigger deal out of this (I tend to do that) and that everything will be just fine. Downstairs isn't Siberia, right?
If you made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any and all responses. :)
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
edited to make clarification
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 02:28 PM
I would really appreciate your advice w/this, as it's something that I have NOT wanted to think about. It's time for me to start thinking about logistics....specifically our new baby girl's nursery. We live in a split-foyer house, with two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down. The house has been remodeled (two bedrooms combined) so there is a large master bedroom upstairs and one very small bedroom, perfect size for a nursery. That is where Charlie currently is. Downstairs a good size bedroom serves as our guestroom and the other as our office.
Here is my dilemma....we have to either move Charlie or put our new baby girl downstairs. Originally I only considered putting Charlie downstairs, which I'll admit, is very difficult. I feel like we'll be moving him to a separate country. However, we really have no choice....someone has to go on another level. Lately, however, I've been thinking that maybe we should put our little one downstairs. For the first few months with Charlie, I pretty much lived downstairs anyway (while Charlie did sleep in a bassinet in our room or in our bed occasionally, many nights we co-slept downstairs so that DH could get some sleep) and it might just make more sense.
Pros are:
1. We could fit a bed in the room so that I can crash in there w/the baby.
2. We wouldn't have to displace Charlie.
3. One less room will have to be painted. If we move Charlie downstairs, we'll have to paint the new room and repaint Charlie's room.
4. It's a larger room and more suitable for a girl as she gets older...so no room swapping will have to be done.
Cons are:
1. My baby will be downstairs.
2. As she gets older and is sleeping in her crib, it will be a longer trip downstairs for the frequent night wakings, whereas Charlie should be sleeping through the night.
3. My baby will be downstairs!
So what would you do if faced w/this....move the older baby or make a new nursery downstairs? I love our house but this has me wanting to move...which can't happen anytime real soon b/c we just bought last year. Unfortunately, neither my DH or I thought about this when we bought the house b/c we were so excited to find a house that we loved in the area we wanted to live. And I would love to hear that I'm making a much bigger deal out of this (I tend to do that) and that everything will be just fine. Downstairs isn't Siberia, right?
If you made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any and all responses. :)
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
edited to make clarification
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 02:28 PM
I would really appreciate your advice w/this, as it's something that I have NOT wanted to think about. It's time for me to start thinking about logistics....specifically our new baby girl's nursery. We live in a split-foyer house, with two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down. The house has been remodeled (two bedrooms combined) so there is a large master bedroom upstairs and one very small bedroom, perfect size for a nursery. That is where Charlie currently is. Downstairs a good size bedroom serves as our guestroom and the other as our office.
Here is my dilemma....we have to either move Charlie or put our new baby girl downstairs. Originally I only considered putting Charlie downstairs, which I'll admit, is very difficult. I feel like we'll be moving him to a separate country. However, we really have no choice....someone has to go on another level. Lately, however, I've been thinking that maybe we should put our little one downstairs. For the first few months with Charlie, I pretty much lived downstairs anyway (while Charlie did sleep in a bassinet in our room or in our bed occasionally, many nights we co-slept downstairs so that DH could get some sleep) and it might just make more sense.
Pros are:
1. We could fit a bed in the room so that I can crash in there w/the baby.
2. We wouldn't have to displace Charlie.
3. One less room will have to be painted. If we move Charlie downstairs, we'll have to paint the new room and repaint Charlie's room.
4. It's a larger room and more suitable for a girl as she gets older...so no room swapping will have to be done.
Cons are:
1. My baby will be downstairs.
2. As she gets older and is sleeping in her crib, it will be a longer trip downstairs for the frequent night wakings, whereas Charlie should be sleeping through the night.
3. My baby will be downstairs!
So what would you do if faced w/this....move the older baby or make a new nursery downstairs? I love our house but this has me wanting to move...which can't happen anytime real soon b/c we just bought last year. Unfortunately, neither my DH or I thought about this when we bought the house b/c we were so excited to find a house that we loved in the area we wanted to live. And I would love to hear that I'm making a much bigger deal out of this (I tend to do that) and that everything will be just fine. Downstairs isn't Siberia, right?
If you made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any and all responses. :)
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
edited to make clarification
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 02:28 PM
I would really appreciate your advice w/this, as it's something that I have NOT wanted to think about. It's time for me to start thinking about logistics....specifically our new baby girl's nursery. We live in a split-foyer house, with two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down. The house has been remodeled (two bedrooms combined) so there is a large master bedroom upstairs and one very small bedroom, perfect size for a nursery. That is where Charlie currently is. Downstairs a good size bedroom serves as our guestroom and the other as our office.
Here is my dilemma....we have to either move Charlie or put our new baby girl downstairs. Originally I only considered putting Charlie downstairs, which I'll admit, is very difficult. I feel like we'll be moving him to a separate country. However, we really have no choice....someone has to go on another level. Lately, however, I've been thinking that maybe we should put our little one downstairs. For the first few months with Charlie, I pretty much lived downstairs anyway (while Charlie did sleep in a bassinet in our room or in our bed occasionally, many nights we co-slept downstairs so that DH could get some sleep) and it might just make more sense.
Pros are:
1. We could fit a bed in the room so that I can crash in there w/the baby.
2. We wouldn't have to displace Charlie.
3. One less room will have to be painted. If we move Charlie downstairs, we'll have to paint the new room and repaint Charlie's room.
4. It's a larger room and more suitable for a girl as she gets older...so no room swapping will have to be done.
Cons are:
1. My baby will be downstairs.
2. As she gets older and is sleeping in her crib, it will be a longer trip downstairs for the frequent night wakings, whereas Charlie should be sleeping through the night.
3. My baby will be downstairs!
So what would you do if faced w/this....move the older baby or make a new nursery downstairs? I love our house but this has me wanting to move...which can't happen anytime real soon b/c we just bought last year. Unfortunately, neither my DH or I thought about this when we bought the house b/c we were so excited to find a house that we loved in the area we wanted to live. And I would love to hear that I'm making a much bigger deal out of this (I tend to do that) and that everything will be just fine. Downstairs isn't Siberia, right?
If you made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any and all responses. :)
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
edited to make clarification
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 02:28 PM
I would really appreciate your advice w/this, as it's something that I have NOT wanted to think about. It's time for me to start thinking about logistics....specifically our new baby girl's nursery. We live in a split-foyer house, with two bedrooms up, two bedrooms down. The house has been remodeled (two bedrooms combined) so there is a large master bedroom upstairs and one very small bedroom, perfect size for a nursery. That is where Charlie currently is. Downstairs a good size bedroom serves as our guestroom and the other as our office.
Here is my dilemma....we have to either move Charlie or put our new baby girl downstairs. Originally I only considered putting Charlie downstairs, which I'll admit, is very difficult. I feel like we'll be moving him to a separate country. However, we really have no choice....someone has to go on another level. Lately, however, I've been thinking that maybe we should put our little one downstairs. For the first few months with Charlie, I pretty much lived downstairs anyway (while Charlie did sleep in a bassinet in our room or in our bed occasionally, many nights we co-slept downstairs so that DH could get some sleep) and it might just make more sense.
Pros are:
1. We could fit a bed in the room so that I can crash in there w/the baby.
2. We wouldn't have to displace Charlie.
3. One less room will have to be painted. If we move Charlie downstairs, we'll have to paint the new room and repaint Charlie's room.
4. It's a larger room and more suitable for a girl as she gets older...so no room swapping will have to be done.
Cons are:
1. My baby will be downstairs.
2. As she gets older and is sleeping in her crib, it will be a longer trip downstairs for the frequent night wakings, whereas Charlie should be sleeping through the night.
3. My baby will be downstairs!
So what would you do if faced w/this....move the older baby or make a new nursery downstairs? I love our house but this has me wanting to move...which can't happen anytime real soon b/c we just bought last year. Unfortunately, neither my DH or I thought about this when we bought the house b/c we were so excited to find a house that we loved in the area we wanted to live. And I would love to hear that I'm making a much bigger deal out of this (I tend to do that) and that everything will be just fine. Downstairs isn't Siberia, right?
If you made it this far, thank you so much! I appreciate any and all responses. :)
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
edited to make clarification
I know this is really hard, but like you said, downstairs isn't Siberia. I think putting the new baby downstairs is probably the best option, IMO. It's going to be a hard enough transition on Charile, I wouldn't also take him from the only room he knows. Also, the new baby isn't going to know the difference. It's really only going to be harder on YOU, unfortunately. But I think that's the good news too. I would consider (if it works from a space point of view) moving Charlie downstairs later, when you feel he is ready, so that they can be together. And then you can make the small upstairs room the guestroom; it's not as though the occassional guest needs that much space. I'm just throwing all this out there because I think keeping Charlie upstairs for the time being is best.
Also can you consider having the new baby in your room for an extended amount of time (maybe to the point where many of the night wakings are over, if you get lucky :) ). We co-slept with DD part of the night, I would say for a couple hours closer to the morning, only because she was a frequent nurser and it was easier on me. I had her in her bassinet in our room and then in a PNP when she reached the weight limit of the bassinet until she was a little more then 6 months old. It worked out great all things considered and the transition to the crib/her own room wasn't too bad because she often took naps in there during the day. Which seems like something that could also work for you since the baby's crib will be closer to where you are for much of the day hours you spend at home. I hope that this all makes sense and it was a little bit of help.
Good Luck... I know it's hard to imagine your little girl far away.. but I'm sure it's not really that far and you'll get used to it..
Take care,
I know this is really hard, but like you said, downstairs isn't Siberia. I think putting the new baby downstairs is probably the best option, IMO. It's going to be a hard enough transition on Charile, I wouldn't also take him from the only room he knows. Also, the new baby isn't going to know the difference. It's really only going to be harder on YOU, unfortunately. But I think that's the good news too. I would consider (if it works from a space point of view) moving Charlie downstairs later, when you feel he is ready, so that they can be together. And then you can make the small upstairs room the guestroom; it's not as though the occassional guest needs that much space. I'm just throwing all this out there because I think keeping Charlie upstairs for the time being is best.
Also can you consider having the new baby in your room for an extended amount of time (maybe to the point where many of the night wakings are over, if you get lucky :) ). We co-slept with DD part of the night, I would say for a couple hours closer to the morning, only because she was a frequent nurser and it was easier on me. I had her in her bassinet in our room and then in a PNP when she reached the weight limit of the bassinet until she was a little more then 6 months old. It worked out great all things considered and the transition to the crib/her own room wasn't too bad because she often took naps in there during the day. Which seems like something that could also work for you since the baby's crib will be closer to where you are for much of the day hours you spend at home. I hope that this all makes sense and it was a little bit of help.
Good Luck... I know it's hard to imagine your little girl far away.. but I'm sure it's not really that far and you'll get used to it..
Take care,
I know this is really hard, but like you said, downstairs isn't Siberia. I think putting the new baby downstairs is probably the best option, IMO. It's going to be a hard enough transition on Charile, I wouldn't also take him from the only room he knows. Also, the new baby isn't going to know the difference. It's really only going to be harder on YOU, unfortunately. But I think that's the good news too. I would consider (if it works from a space point of view) moving Charlie downstairs later, when you feel he is ready, so that they can be together. And then you can make the small upstairs room the guestroom; it's not as though the occassional guest needs that much space. I'm just throwing all this out there because I think keeping Charlie upstairs for the time being is best.
Also can you consider having the new baby in your room for an extended amount of time (maybe to the point where many of the night wakings are over, if you get lucky :) ). We co-slept with DD part of the night, I would say for a couple hours closer to the morning, only because she was a frequent nurser and it was easier on me. I had her in her bassinet in our room and then in a PNP when she reached the weight limit of the bassinet until she was a little more then 6 months old. It worked out great all things considered and the transition to the crib/her own room wasn't too bad because she often took naps in there during the day. Which seems like something that could also work for you since the baby's crib will be closer to where you are for much of the day hours you spend at home. I hope that this all makes sense and it was a little bit of help.
Good Luck... I know it's hard to imagine your little girl far away.. but I'm sure it's not really that far and you'll get used to it..
Take care,
I know this is really hard, but like you said, downstairs isn't Siberia. I think putting the new baby downstairs is probably the best option, IMO. It's going to be a hard enough transition on Charile, I wouldn't also take him from the only room he knows. Also, the new baby isn't going to know the difference. It's really only going to be harder on YOU, unfortunately. But I think that's the good news too. I would consider (if it works from a space point of view) moving Charlie downstairs later, when you feel he is ready, so that they can be together. And then you can make the small upstairs room the guestroom; it's not as though the occassional guest needs that much space. I'm just throwing all this out there because I think keeping Charlie upstairs for the time being is best.
Also can you consider having the new baby in your room for an extended amount of time (maybe to the point where many of the night wakings are over, if you get lucky :) ). We co-slept with DD part of the night, I would say for a couple hours closer to the morning, only because she was a frequent nurser and it was easier on me. I had her in her bassinet in our room and then in a PNP when she reached the weight limit of the bassinet until she was a little more then 6 months old. It worked out great all things considered and the transition to the crib/her own room wasn't too bad because she often took naps in there during the day. Which seems like something that could also work for you since the baby's crib will be closer to where you are for much of the day hours you spend at home. I hope that this all makes sense and it was a little bit of help.
Good Luck... I know it's hard to imagine your little girl far away.. but I'm sure it's not really that far and you'll get used to it..
Take care,
I know this is really hard, but like you said, downstairs isn't Siberia. I think putting the new baby downstairs is probably the best option, IMO. It's going to be a hard enough transition on Charile, I wouldn't also take him from the only room he knows. Also, the new baby isn't going to know the difference. It's really only going to be harder on YOU, unfortunately. But I think that's the good news too. I would consider (if it works from a space point of view) moving Charlie downstairs later, when you feel he is ready, so that they can be together. And then you can make the small upstairs room the guestroom; it's not as though the occassional guest needs that much space. I'm just throwing all this out there because I think keeping Charlie upstairs for the time being is best.
Also can you consider having the new baby in your room for an extended amount of time (maybe to the point where many of the night wakings are over, if you get lucky :) ). We co-slept with DD part of the night, I would say for a couple hours closer to the morning, only because she was a frequent nurser and it was easier on me. I had her in her bassinet in our room and then in a PNP when she reached the weight limit of the bassinet until she was a little more then 6 months old. It worked out great all things considered and the transition to the crib/her own room wasn't too bad because she often took naps in there during the day. Which seems like something that could also work for you since the baby's crib will be closer to where you are for much of the day hours you spend at home. I hope that this all makes sense and it was a little bit of help.
Good Luck... I know it's hard to imagine your little girl far away.. but I'm sure it's not really that far and you'll get used to it..
Take care,
I know this is really hard, but like you said, downstairs isn't Siberia. I think putting the new baby downstairs is probably the best option, IMO. It's going to be a hard enough transition on Charile, I wouldn't also take him from the only room he knows. Also, the new baby isn't going to know the difference. It's really only going to be harder on YOU, unfortunately. But I think that's the good news too. I would consider (if it works from a space point of view) moving Charlie downstairs later, when you feel he is ready, so that they can be together. And then you can make the small upstairs room the guestroom; it's not as though the occassional guest needs that much space. I'm just throwing all this out there because I think keeping Charlie upstairs for the time being is best.
Also can you consider having the new baby in your room for an extended amount of time (maybe to the point where many of the night wakings are over, if you get lucky :) ). We co-slept with DD part of the night, I would say for a couple hours closer to the morning, only because she was a frequent nurser and it was easier on me. I had her in her bassinet in our room and then in a PNP when she reached the weight limit of the bassinet until she was a little more then 6 months old. It worked out great all things considered and the transition to the crib/her own room wasn't too bad because she often took naps in there during the day. Which seems like something that could also work for you since the baby's crib will be closer to where you are for much of the day hours you spend at home. I hope that this all makes sense and it was a little bit of help.
Good Luck... I know it's hard to imagine your little girl far away.. but I'm sure it's not really that far and you'll get used to it..
Take care,
I know this is really hard, but like you said, downstairs isn't Siberia. I think putting the new baby downstairs is probably the best option, IMO. It's going to be a hard enough transition on Charile, I wouldn't also take him from the only room he knows. Also, the new baby isn't going to know the difference. It's really only going to be harder on YOU, unfortunately. But I think that's the good news too. I would consider (if it works from a space point of view) moving Charlie downstairs later, when you feel he is ready, so that they can be together. And then you can make the small upstairs room the guestroom; it's not as though the occassional guest needs that much space. I'm just throwing all this out there because I think keeping Charlie upstairs for the time being is best.
Also can you consider having the new baby in your room for an extended amount of time (maybe to the point where many of the night wakings are over, if you get lucky :) ). We co-slept with DD part of the night, I would say for a couple hours closer to the morning, only because she was a frequent nurser and it was easier on me. I had her in her bassinet in our room and then in a PNP when she reached the weight limit of the bassinet until she was a little more then 6 months old. It worked out great all things considered and the transition to the crib/her own room wasn't too bad because she often took naps in there during the day. Which seems like something that could also work for you since the baby's crib will be closer to where you are for much of the day hours you spend at home. I hope that this all makes sense and it was a little bit of help.
Good Luck... I know it's hard to imagine your little girl far away.. but I'm sure it's not really that far and you'll get used to it..
Take care,
I know this is really hard, but like you said, downstairs isn't Siberia. I think putting the new baby downstairs is probably the best option, IMO. It's going to be a hard enough transition on Charile, I wouldn't also take him from the only room he knows. Also, the new baby isn't going to know the difference. It's really only going to be harder on YOU, unfortunately. But I think that's the good news too. I would consider (if it works from a space point of view) moving Charlie downstairs later, when you feel he is ready, so that they can be together. And then you can make the small upstairs room the guestroom; it's not as though the occassional guest needs that much space. I'm just throwing all this out there because I think keeping Charlie upstairs for the time being is best.
Also can you consider having the new baby in your room for an extended amount of time (maybe to the point where many of the night wakings are over, if you get lucky :) ). We co-slept with DD part of the night, I would say for a couple hours closer to the morning, only because she was a frequent nurser and it was easier on me. I had her in her bassinet in our room and then in a PNP when she reached the weight limit of the bassinet until she was a little more then 6 months old. It worked out great all things considered and the transition to the crib/her own room wasn't too bad because she often took naps in there during the day. Which seems like something that could also work for you since the baby's crib will be closer to where you are for much of the day hours you spend at home. I hope that this all makes sense and it was a little bit of help.
Good Luck... I know it's hard to imagine your little girl far away.. but I'm sure it's not really that far and you'll get used to it..
Take care,
I know this is really hard, but like you said, downstairs isn't Siberia. I think putting the new baby downstairs is probably the best option, IMO. It's going to be a hard enough transition on Charile, I wouldn't also take him from the only room he knows. Also, the new baby isn't going to know the difference. It's really only going to be harder on YOU, unfortunately. But I think that's the good news too. I would consider (if it works from a space point of view) moving Charlie downstairs later, when you feel he is ready, so that they can be together. And then you can make the small upstairs room the guestroom; it's not as though the occassional guest needs that much space. I'm just throwing all this out there because I think keeping Charlie upstairs for the time being is best.
Also can you consider having the new baby in your room for an extended amount of time (maybe to the point where many of the night wakings are over, if you get lucky :) ). We co-slept with DD part of the night, I would say for a couple hours closer to the morning, only because she was a frequent nurser and it was easier on me. I had her in her bassinet in our room and then in a PNP when she reached the weight limit of the bassinet until she was a little more then 6 months old. It worked out great all things considered and the transition to the crib/her own room wasn't too bad because she often took naps in there during the day. Which seems like something that could also work for you since the baby's crib will be closer to where you are for much of the day hours you spend at home. I hope that this all makes sense and it was a little bit of help.
Good Luck... I know it's hard to imagine your little girl far away.. but I'm sure it's not really that far and you'll get used to it..
Take care,
I know this is really hard, but like you said, downstairs isn't Siberia. I think putting the new baby downstairs is probably the best option, IMO. It's going to be a hard enough transition on Charile, I wouldn't also take him from the only room he knows. Also, the new baby isn't going to know the difference. It's really only going to be harder on YOU, unfortunately. But I think that's the good news too. I would consider (if it works from a space point of view) moving Charlie downstairs later, when you feel he is ready, so that they can be together. And then you can make the small upstairs room the guestroom; it's not as though the occassional guest needs that much space. I'm just throwing all this out there because I think keeping Charlie upstairs for the time being is best.
Also can you consider having the new baby in your room for an extended amount of time (maybe to the point where many of the night wakings are over, if you get lucky :) ). We co-slept with DD part of the night, I would say for a couple hours closer to the morning, only because she was a frequent nurser and it was easier on me. I had her in her bassinet in our room and then in a PNP when she reached the weight limit of the bassinet until she was a little more then 6 months old. It worked out great all things considered and the transition to the crib/her own room wasn't too bad because she often took naps in there during the day. Which seems like something that could also work for you since the baby's crib will be closer to where you are for much of the day hours you spend at home. I hope that this all makes sense and it was a little bit of help.
Good Luck... I know it's hard to imagine your little girl far away.. but I'm sure it's not really that far and you'll get used to it..
Take care,
I know this is really hard, but like you said, downstairs isn't Siberia. I think putting the new baby downstairs is probably the best option, IMO. It's going to be a hard enough transition on Charile, I wouldn't also take him from the only room he knows. Also, the new baby isn't going to know the difference. It's really only going to be harder on YOU, unfortunately. But I think that's the good news too. I would consider (if it works from a space point of view) moving Charlie downstairs later, when you feel he is ready, so that they can be together. And then you can make the small upstairs room the guestroom; it's not as though the occassional guest needs that much space. I'm just throwing all this out there because I think keeping Charlie upstairs for the time being is best.
Also can you consider having the new baby in your room for an extended amount of time (maybe to the point where many of the night wakings are over, if you get lucky :) ). We co-slept with DD part of the night, I would say for a couple hours closer to the morning, only because she was a frequent nurser and it was easier on me. I had her in her bassinet in our room and then in a PNP when she reached the weight limit of the bassinet until she was a little more then 6 months old. It worked out great all things considered and the transition to the crib/her own room wasn't too bad because she often took naps in there during the day. Which seems like something that could also work for you since the baby's crib will be closer to where you are for much of the day hours you spend at home. I hope that this all makes sense and it was a little bit of help.
Good Luck... I know it's hard to imagine your little girl far away.. but I'm sure it's not really that far and you'll get used to it..
Take care,
I know this is really hard, but like you said, downstairs isn't Siberia. I think putting the new baby downstairs is probably the best option, IMO. It's going to be a hard enough transition on Charile, I wouldn't also take him from the only room he knows. Also, the new baby isn't going to know the difference. It's really only going to be harder on YOU, unfortunately. But I think that's the good news too. I would consider (if it works from a space point of view) moving Charlie downstairs later, when you feel he is ready, so that they can be together. And then you can make the small upstairs room the guestroom; it's not as though the occassional guest needs that much space. I'm just throwing all this out there because I think keeping Charlie upstairs for the time being is best.
Also can you consider having the new baby in your room for an extended amount of time (maybe to the point where many of the night wakings are over, if you get lucky :) ). We co-slept with DD part of the night, I would say for a couple hours closer to the morning, only because she was a frequent nurser and it was easier on me. I had her in her bassinet in our room and then in a PNP when she reached the weight limit of the bassinet until she was a little more then 6 months old. It worked out great all things considered and the transition to the crib/her own room wasn't too bad because she often took naps in there during the day. Which seems like something that could also work for you since the baby's crib will be closer to where you are for much of the day hours you spend at home. I hope that this all makes sense and it was a little bit of help.
Good Luck... I know it's hard to imagine your little girl far away.. but I'm sure it's not really that far and you'll get used to it..
Take care,
I know this is really hard, but like you said, downstairs isn't Siberia. I think putting the new baby downstairs is probably the best option, IMO. It's going to be a hard enough transition on Charile, I wouldn't also take him from the only room he knows. Also, the new baby isn't going to know the difference. It's really only going to be harder on YOU, unfortunately. But I think that's the good news too. I would consider (if it works from a space point of view) moving Charlie downstairs later, when you feel he is ready, so that they can be together. And then you can make the small upstairs room the guestroom; it's not as though the occassional guest needs that much space. I'm just throwing all this out there because I think keeping Charlie upstairs for the time being is best.
Also can you consider having the new baby in your room for an extended amount of time (maybe to the point where many of the night wakings are over, if you get lucky :) ). We co-slept with DD part of the night, I would say for a couple hours closer to the morning, only because she was a frequent nurser and it was easier on me. I had her in her bassinet in our room and then in a PNP when she reached the weight limit of the bassinet until she was a little more then 6 months old. It worked out great all things considered and the transition to the crib/her own room wasn't too bad because she often took naps in there during the day. Which seems like something that could also work for you since the baby's crib will be closer to where you are for much of the day hours you spend at home. I hope that this all makes sense and it was a little bit of help.
Good Luck... I know it's hard to imagine your little girl far away.. but I'm sure it's not really that far and you'll get used to it..
Take care,
I know this is really hard, but like you said, downstairs isn't Siberia. I think putting the new baby downstairs is probably the best option, IMO. It's going to be a hard enough transition on Charile, I wouldn't also take him from the only room he knows. Also, the new baby isn't going to know the difference. It's really only going to be harder on YOU, unfortunately. But I think that's the good news too. I would consider (if it works from a space point of view) moving Charlie downstairs later, when you feel he is ready, so that they can be together. And then you can make the small upstairs room the guestroom; it's not as though the occassional guest needs that much space. I'm just throwing all this out there because I think keeping Charlie upstairs for the time being is best.
Also can you consider having the new baby in your room for an extended amount of time (maybe to the point where many of the night wakings are over, if you get lucky :) ). We co-slept with DD part of the night, I would say for a couple hours closer to the morning, only because she was a frequent nurser and it was easier on me. I had her in her bassinet in our room and then in a PNP when she reached the weight limit of the bassinet until she was a little more then 6 months old. It worked out great all things considered and the transition to the crib/her own room wasn't too bad because she often took naps in there during the day. Which seems like something that could also work for you since the baby's crib will be closer to where you are for much of the day hours you spend at home. I hope that this all makes sense and it was a little bit of help.
Good Luck... I know it's hard to imagine your little girl far away.. but I'm sure it's not really that far and you'll get used to it..
Take care,
I know this is really hard, but like you said, downstairs isn't Siberia. I think putting the new baby downstairs is probably the best option, IMO. It's going to be a hard enough transition on Charile, I wouldn't also take him from the only room he knows. Also, the new baby isn't going to know the difference. It's really only going to be harder on YOU, unfortunately. But I think that's the good news too. I would consider (if it works from a space point of view) moving Charlie downstairs later, when you feel he is ready, so that they can be together. And then you can make the small upstairs room the guestroom; it's not as though the occassional guest needs that much space. I'm just throwing all this out there because I think keeping Charlie upstairs for the time being is best.
Also can you consider having the new baby in your room for an extended amount of time (maybe to the point where many of the night wakings are over, if you get lucky :) ). We co-slept with DD part of the night, I would say for a couple hours closer to the morning, only because she was a frequent nurser and it was easier on me. I had her in her bassinet in our room and then in a PNP when she reached the weight limit of the bassinet until she was a little more then 6 months old. It worked out great all things considered and the transition to the crib/her own room wasn't too bad because she often took naps in there during the day. Which seems like something that could also work for you since the baby's crib will be closer to where you are for much of the day hours you spend at home. I hope that this all makes sense and it was a little bit of help.
Good Luck... I know it's hard to imagine your little girl far away.. but I'm sure it's not really that far and you'll get used to it..
Take care,
I know this is really hard, but like you said, downstairs isn't Siberia. I think putting the new baby downstairs is probably the best option, IMO. It's going to be a hard enough transition on Charile, I wouldn't also take him from the only room he knows. Also, the new baby isn't going to know the difference. It's really only going to be harder on YOU, unfortunately. But I think that's the good news too. I would consider (if it works from a space point of view) moving Charlie downstairs later, when you feel he is ready, so that they can be together. And then you can make the small upstairs room the guestroom; it's not as though the occassional guest needs that much space. I'm just throwing all this out there because I think keeping Charlie upstairs for the time being is best.
Also can you consider having the new baby in your room for an extended amount of time (maybe to the point where many of the night wakings are over, if you get lucky :) ). We co-slept with DD part of the night, I would say for a couple hours closer to the morning, only because she was a frequent nurser and it was easier on me. I had her in her bassinet in our room and then in a PNP when she reached the weight limit of the bassinet until she was a little more then 6 months old. It worked out great all things considered and the transition to the crib/her own room wasn't too bad because she often took naps in there during the day. Which seems like something that could also work for you since the baby's crib will be closer to where you are for much of the day hours you spend at home. I hope that this all makes sense and it was a little bit of help.
Good Luck... I know it's hard to imagine your little girl far away.. but I'm sure it's not really that far and you'll get used to it..
Take care,
I know this is really hard, but like you said, downstairs isn't Siberia. I think putting the new baby downstairs is probably the best option, IMO. It's going to be a hard enough transition on Charile, I wouldn't also take him from the only room he knows. Also, the new baby isn't going to know the difference. It's really only going to be harder on YOU, unfortunately. But I think that's the good news too. I would consider (if it works from a space point of view) moving Charlie downstairs later, when you feel he is ready, so that they can be together. And then you can make the small upstairs room the guestroom; it's not as though the occassional guest needs that much space. I'm just throwing all this out there because I think keeping Charlie upstairs for the time being is best.
Also can you consider having the new baby in your room for an extended amount of time (maybe to the point where many of the night wakings are over, if you get lucky :) ). We co-slept with DD part of the night, I would say for a couple hours closer to the morning, only because she was a frequent nurser and it was easier on me. I had her in her bassinet in our room and then in a PNP when she reached the weight limit of the bassinet until she was a little more then 6 months old. It worked out great all things considered and the transition to the crib/her own room wasn't too bad because she often took naps in there during the day. Which seems like something that could also work for you since the baby's crib will be closer to where you are for much of the day hours you spend at home. I hope that this all makes sense and it was a little bit of help.
Good Luck... I know it's hard to imagine your little girl far away.. but I'm sure it's not really that far and you'll get used to it..
Take care,
I know this is really hard, but like you said, downstairs isn't Siberia. I think putting the new baby downstairs is probably the best option, IMO. It's going to be a hard enough transition on Charile, I wouldn't also take him from the only room he knows. Also, the new baby isn't going to know the difference. It's really only going to be harder on YOU, unfortunately. But I think that's the good news too. I would consider (if it works from a space point of view) moving Charlie downstairs later, when you feel he is ready, so that they can be together. And then you can make the small upstairs room the guestroom; it's not as though the occassional guest needs that much space. I'm just throwing all this out there because I think keeping Charlie upstairs for the time being is best.
Also can you consider having the new baby in your room for an extended amount of time (maybe to the point where many of the night wakings are over, if you get lucky :) ). We co-slept with DD part of the night, I would say for a couple hours closer to the morning, only because she was a frequent nurser and it was easier on me. I had her in her bassinet in our room and then in a PNP when she reached the weight limit of the bassinet until she was a little more then 6 months old. It worked out great all things considered and the transition to the crib/her own room wasn't too bad because she often took naps in there during the day. Which seems like something that could also work for you since the baby's crib will be closer to where you are for much of the day hours you spend at home. I hope that this all makes sense and it was a little bit of help.
Good Luck... I know it's hard to imagine your little girl far away.. but I'm sure it's not really that far and you'll get used to it..
Take care,
I know this is really hard, but like you said, downstairs isn't Siberia. I think putting the new baby downstairs is probably the best option, IMO. It's going to be a hard enough transition on Charile, I wouldn't also take him from the only room he knows. Also, the new baby isn't going to know the difference. It's really only going to be harder on YOU, unfortunately. But I think that's the good news too. I would consider (if it works from a space point of view) moving Charlie downstairs later, when you feel he is ready, so that they can be together. And then you can make the small upstairs room the guestroom; it's not as though the occassional guest needs that much space. I'm just throwing all this out there because I think keeping Charlie upstairs for the time being is best.
Also can you consider having the new baby in your room for an extended amount of time (maybe to the point where many of the night wakings are over, if you get lucky :) ). We co-slept with DD part of the night, I would say for a couple hours closer to the morning, only because she was a frequent nurser and it was easier on me. I had her in her bassinet in our room and then in a PNP when she reached the weight limit of the bassinet until she was a little more then 6 months old. It worked out great all things considered and the transition to the crib/her own room wasn't too bad because she often took naps in there during the day. Which seems like something that could also work for you since the baby's crib will be closer to where you are for much of the day hours you spend at home. I hope that this all makes sense and it was a little bit of help.
Good Luck... I know it's hard to imagine your little girl far away.. but I'm sure it's not really that far and you'll get used to it..
Take care,
I know this is really hard, but like you said, downstairs isn't Siberia. I think putting the new baby downstairs is probably the best option, IMO. It's going to be a hard enough transition on Charile, I wouldn't also take him from the only room he knows. Also, the new baby isn't going to know the difference. It's really only going to be harder on YOU, unfortunately. But I think that's the good news too. I would consider (if it works from a space point of view) moving Charlie downstairs later, when you feel he is ready, so that they can be together. And then you can make the small upstairs room the guestroom; it's not as though the occassional guest needs that much space. I'm just throwing all this out there because I think keeping Charlie upstairs for the time being is best.
Also can you consider having the new baby in your room for an extended amount of time (maybe to the point where many of the night wakings are over, if you get lucky :) ). We co-slept with DD part of the night, I would say for a couple hours closer to the morning, only because she was a frequent nurser and it was easier on me. I had her in her bassinet in our room and then in a PNP when she reached the weight limit of the bassinet until she was a little more then 6 months old. It worked out great all things considered and the transition to the crib/her own room wasn't too bad because she often took naps in there during the day. Which seems like something that could also work for you since the baby's crib will be closer to where you are for much of the day hours you spend at home. I hope that this all makes sense and it was a little bit of help.
Good Luck... I know it's hard to imagine your little girl far away.. but I'm sure it's not really that far and you'll get used to it..
Take care,
I know this is really hard, but like you said, downstairs isn't Siberia. I think putting the new baby downstairs is probably the best option, IMO. It's going to be a hard enough transition on Charile, I wouldn't also take him from the only room he knows. Also, the new baby isn't going to know the difference. It's really only going to be harder on YOU, unfortunately. But I think that's the good news too. I would consider (if it works from a space point of view) moving Charlie downstairs later, when you feel he is ready, so that they can be together. And then you can make the small upstairs room the guestroom; it's not as though the occassional guest needs that much space. I'm just throwing all this out there because I think keeping Charlie upstairs for the time being is best.
Also can you consider having the new baby in your room for an extended amount of time (maybe to the point where many of the night wakings are over, if you get lucky :) ). We co-slept with DD part of the night, I would say for a couple hours closer to the morning, only because she was a frequent nurser and it was easier on me. I had her in her bassinet in our room and then in a PNP when she reached the weight limit of the bassinet until she was a little more then 6 months old. It worked out great all things considered and the transition to the crib/her own room wasn't too bad because she often took naps in there during the day. Which seems like something that could also work for you since the baby's crib will be closer to where you are for much of the day hours you spend at home. I hope that this all makes sense and it was a little bit of help.
Good Luck... I know it's hard to imagine your little girl far away.. but I'm sure it's not really that far and you'll get used to it..
Take care,
I know this is really hard, but like you said, downstairs isn't Siberia. I think putting the new baby downstairs is probably the best option, IMO. It's going to be a hard enough transition on Charile, I wouldn't also take him from the only room he knows. Also, the new baby isn't going to know the difference. It's really only going to be harder on YOU, unfortunately. But I think that's the good news too. I would consider (if it works from a space point of view) moving Charlie downstairs later, when you feel he is ready, so that they can be together. And then you can make the small upstairs room the guestroom; it's not as though the occassional guest needs that much space. I'm just throwing all this out there because I think keeping Charlie upstairs for the time being is best.
Also can you consider having the new baby in your room for an extended amount of time (maybe to the point where many of the night wakings are over, if you get lucky :) ). We co-slept with DD part of the night, I would say for a couple hours closer to the morning, only because she was a frequent nurser and it was easier on me. I had her in her bassinet in our room and then in a PNP when she reached the weight limit of the bassinet until she was a little more then 6 months old. It worked out great all things considered and the transition to the crib/her own room wasn't too bad because she often took naps in there during the day. Which seems like something that could also work for you since the baby's crib will be closer to where you are for much of the day hours you spend at home. I hope that this all makes sense and it was a little bit of help.
Good Luck... I know it's hard to imagine your little girl far away.. but I'm sure it's not really that far and you'll get used to it..
Take care,
I know this is really hard, but like you said, downstairs isn't Siberia. I think putting the new baby downstairs is probably the best option, IMO. It's going to be a hard enough transition on Charile, I wouldn't also take him from the only room he knows. Also, the new baby isn't going to know the difference. It's really only going to be harder on YOU, unfortunately. But I think that's the good news too. I would consider (if it works from a space point of view) moving Charlie downstairs later, when you feel he is ready, so that they can be together. And then you can make the small upstairs room the guestroom; it's not as though the occassional guest needs that much space. I'm just throwing all this out there because I think keeping Charlie upstairs for the time being is best.
Also can you consider having the new baby in your room for an extended amount of time (maybe to the point where many of the night wakings are over, if you get lucky :) ). We co-slept with DD part of the night, I would say for a couple hours closer to the morning, only because she was a frequent nurser and it was easier on me. I had her in her bassinet in our room and then in a PNP when she reached the weight limit of the bassinet until she was a little more then 6 months old. It worked out great all things considered and the transition to the crib/her own room wasn't too bad because she often took naps in there during the day. Which seems like something that could also work for you since the baby's crib will be closer to where you are for much of the day hours you spend at home. I hope that this all makes sense and it was a little bit of help.
Good Luck... I know it's hard to imagine your little girl far away.. but I'm sure it's not really that far and you'll get used to it..
Take care,
Mommy_Again
06-01-2005, 03:01 PM
hard choice, but your baby girl won't know that she is downstairs, but Charlie will. It's going to be hard for you either way- whether physically (up and down stairs for feedings) or emotionally (helping Charlie deal with the move).
I vote for little girl downstairs, and have fun decking the room out all girlie!
Mommy_Again
06-01-2005, 03:01 PM
hard choice, but your baby girl won't know that she is downstairs, but Charlie will. It's going to be hard for you either way- whether physically (up and down stairs for feedings) or emotionally (helping Charlie deal with the move).
I vote for little girl downstairs, and have fun decking the room out all girlie!
Mommy_Again
06-01-2005, 03:01 PM
hard choice, but your baby girl won't know that she is downstairs, but Charlie will. It's going to be hard for you either way- whether physically (up and down stairs for feedings) or emotionally (helping Charlie deal with the move).
I vote for little girl downstairs, and have fun decking the room out all girlie!
Mommy_Again
06-01-2005, 03:01 PM
hard choice, but your baby girl won't know that she is downstairs, but Charlie will. It's going to be hard for you either way- whether physically (up and down stairs for feedings) or emotionally (helping Charlie deal with the move).
I vote for little girl downstairs, and have fun decking the room out all girlie!
Mommy_Again
06-01-2005, 03:01 PM
hard choice, but your baby girl won't know that she is downstairs, but Charlie will. It's going to be hard for you either way- whether physically (up and down stairs for feedings) or emotionally (helping Charlie deal with the move).
I vote for little girl downstairs, and have fun decking the room out all girlie!
Mommy_Again
06-01-2005, 03:01 PM
hard choice, but your baby girl won't know that she is downstairs, but Charlie will. It's going to be hard for you either way- whether physically (up and down stairs for feedings) or emotionally (helping Charlie deal with the move).
I vote for little girl downstairs, and have fun decking the room out all girlie!
Mommy_Again
06-01-2005, 03:01 PM
hard choice, but your baby girl won't know that she is downstairs, but Charlie will. It's going to be hard for you either way- whether physically (up and down stairs for feedings) or emotionally (helping Charlie deal with the move).
I vote for little girl downstairs, and have fun decking the room out all girlie!
Mommy_Again
06-01-2005, 03:01 PM
hard choice, but your baby girl won't know that she is downstairs, but Charlie will. It's going to be hard for you either way- whether physically (up and down stairs for feedings) or emotionally (helping Charlie deal with the move).
I vote for little girl downstairs, and have fun decking the room out all girlie!
Mommy_Again
06-01-2005, 03:01 PM
hard choice, but your baby girl won't know that she is downstairs, but Charlie will. It's going to be hard for you either way- whether physically (up and down stairs for feedings) or emotionally (helping Charlie deal with the move).
I vote for little girl downstairs, and have fun decking the room out all girlie!
Mommy_Again
06-01-2005, 03:01 PM
hard choice, but your baby girl won't know that she is downstairs, but Charlie will. It's going to be hard for you either way- whether physically (up and down stairs for feedings) or emotionally (helping Charlie deal with the move).
I vote for little girl downstairs, and have fun decking the room out all girlie!
Mommy_Again
06-01-2005, 03:01 PM
hard choice, but your baby girl won't know that she is downstairs, but Charlie will. It's going to be hard for you either way- whether physically (up and down stairs for feedings) or emotionally (helping Charlie deal with the move).
I vote for little girl downstairs, and have fun decking the room out all girlie!
Mommy_Again
06-01-2005, 03:01 PM
hard choice, but your baby girl won't know that she is downstairs, but Charlie will. It's going to be hard for you either way- whether physically (up and down stairs for feedings) or emotionally (helping Charlie deal with the move).
I vote for little girl downstairs, and have fun decking the room out all girlie!
Mommy_Again
06-01-2005, 03:01 PM
hard choice, but your baby girl won't know that she is downstairs, but Charlie will. It's going to be hard for you either way- whether physically (up and down stairs for feedings) or emotionally (helping Charlie deal with the move).
I vote for little girl downstairs, and have fun decking the room out all girlie!
Mommy_Again
06-01-2005, 03:01 PM
hard choice, but your baby girl won't know that she is downstairs, but Charlie will. It's going to be hard for you either way- whether physically (up and down stairs for feedings) or emotionally (helping Charlie deal with the move).
I vote for little girl downstairs, and have fun decking the room out all girlie!
Mommy_Again
06-01-2005, 03:01 PM
hard choice, but your baby girl won't know that she is downstairs, but Charlie will. It's going to be hard for you either way- whether physically (up and down stairs for feedings) or emotionally (helping Charlie deal with the move).
I vote for little girl downstairs, and have fun decking the room out all girlie!
Mommy_Again
06-01-2005, 03:01 PM
hard choice, but your baby girl won't know that she is downstairs, but Charlie will. It's going to be hard for you either way- whether physically (up and down stairs for feedings) or emotionally (helping Charlie deal with the move).
I vote for little girl downstairs, and have fun decking the room out all girlie!
Mommy_Again
06-01-2005, 03:01 PM
hard choice, but your baby girl won't know that she is downstairs, but Charlie will. It's going to be hard for you either way- whether physically (up and down stairs for feedings) or emotionally (helping Charlie deal with the move).
I vote for little girl downstairs, and have fun decking the room out all girlie!
Mommy_Again
06-01-2005, 03:01 PM
hard choice, but your baby girl won't know that she is downstairs, but Charlie will. It's going to be hard for you either way- whether physically (up and down stairs for feedings) or emotionally (helping Charlie deal with the move).
I vote for little girl downstairs, and have fun decking the room out all girlie!
Mommy_Again
06-01-2005, 03:01 PM
hard choice, but your baby girl won't know that she is downstairs, but Charlie will. It's going to be hard for you either way- whether physically (up and down stairs for feedings) or emotionally (helping Charlie deal with the move).
I vote for little girl downstairs, and have fun decking the room out all girlie!
Mommy_Again
06-01-2005, 03:01 PM
hard choice, but your baby girl won't know that she is downstairs, but Charlie will. It's going to be hard for you either way- whether physically (up and down stairs for feedings) or emotionally (helping Charlie deal with the move).
I vote for little girl downstairs, and have fun decking the room out all girlie!
Mommy_Again
06-01-2005, 03:01 PM
hard choice, but your baby girl won't know that she is downstairs, but Charlie will. It's going to be hard for you either way- whether physically (up and down stairs for feedings) or emotionally (helping Charlie deal with the move).
I vote for little girl downstairs, and have fun decking the room out all girlie!
Mommy_Again
06-01-2005, 03:01 PM
hard choice, but your baby girl won't know that she is downstairs, but Charlie will. It's going to be hard for you either way- whether physically (up and down stairs for feedings) or emotionally (helping Charlie deal with the move).
I vote for little girl downstairs, and have fun decking the room out all girlie!
Mommy_Again
06-01-2005, 03:01 PM
hard choice, but your baby girl won't know that she is downstairs, but Charlie will. It's going to be hard for you either way- whether physically (up and down stairs for feedings) or emotionally (helping Charlie deal with the move).
I vote for little girl downstairs, and have fun decking the room out all girlie!
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 03:09 PM
Thanks Jacquelyn. I'm leaning towards leaving Charlie upstairs but have to talk to DH about it. Of course, I haven't mentioned this to him yet. ;)
As much as I'd like to keep her in our room for an extended period of time, this didn't work w/Charlie and only caused more problems (he was a terrible sleeper and wanted nothing to do w/his crib when we tried to move him to it). I guess I'm counting on her being like him but who knows, maybe she'll be a champion sleeper. :) In any case, we'll have the bassinet in our room for her to sleep in for the first couple months, but if we're up a lot during the night, it will be nice to have the option to either co-sleep w/her in the bed in her room or crash in there myself so that DH can get some sleep.
And I don't know if I've congratulated you yet so congratulations! I hope that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
etc spelling
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 03:09 PM
Thanks Jacquelyn. I'm leaning towards leaving Charlie upstairs but have to talk to DH about it. Of course, I haven't mentioned this to him yet. ;)
As much as I'd like to keep her in our room for an extended period of time, this didn't work w/Charlie and only caused more problems (he was a terrible sleeper and wanted nothing to do w/his crib when we tried to move him to it). I guess I'm counting on her being like him but who knows, maybe she'll be a champion sleeper. :) In any case, we'll have the bassinet in our room for her to sleep in for the first couple months, but if we're up a lot during the night, it will be nice to have the option to either co-sleep w/her in the bed in her room or crash in there myself so that DH can get some sleep.
And I don't know if I've congratulated you yet so congratulations! I hope that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
etc spelling
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 03:09 PM
Thanks Jacquelyn. I'm leaning towards leaving Charlie upstairs but have to talk to DH about it. Of course, I haven't mentioned this to him yet. ;)
As much as I'd like to keep her in our room for an extended period of time, this didn't work w/Charlie and only caused more problems (he was a terrible sleeper and wanted nothing to do w/his crib when we tried to move him to it). I guess I'm counting on her being like him but who knows, maybe she'll be a champion sleeper. :) In any case, we'll have the bassinet in our room for her to sleep in for the first couple months, but if we're up a lot during the night, it will be nice to have the option to either co-sleep w/her in the bed in her room or crash in there myself so that DH can get some sleep.
And I don't know if I've congratulated you yet so congratulations! I hope that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
etc spelling
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 03:09 PM
Thanks Jacquelyn. I'm leaning towards leaving Charlie upstairs but have to talk to DH about it. Of course, I haven't mentioned this to him yet. ;)
As much as I'd like to keep her in our room for an extended period of time, this didn't work w/Charlie and only caused more problems (he was a terrible sleeper and wanted nothing to do w/his crib when we tried to move him to it). I guess I'm counting on her being like him but who knows, maybe she'll be a champion sleeper. :) In any case, we'll have the bassinet in our room for her to sleep in for the first couple months, but if we're up a lot during the night, it will be nice to have the option to either co-sleep w/her in the bed in her room or crash in there myself so that DH can get some sleep.
And I don't know if I've congratulated you yet so congratulations! I hope that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
etc spelling
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 03:09 PM
Thanks Jacquelyn. I'm leaning towards leaving Charlie upstairs but have to talk to DH about it. Of course, I haven't mentioned this to him yet. ;)
As much as I'd like to keep her in our room for an extended period of time, this didn't work w/Charlie and only caused more problems (he was a terrible sleeper and wanted nothing to do w/his crib when we tried to move him to it). I guess I'm counting on her being like him but who knows, maybe she'll be a champion sleeper. :) In any case, we'll have the bassinet in our room for her to sleep in for the first couple months, but if we're up a lot during the night, it will be nice to have the option to either co-sleep w/her in the bed in her room or crash in there myself so that DH can get some sleep.
And I don't know if I've congratulated you yet so congratulations! I hope that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
etc spelling
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 03:09 PM
Thanks Jacquelyn. I'm leaning towards leaving Charlie upstairs but have to talk to DH about it. Of course, I haven't mentioned this to him yet. ;)
As much as I'd like to keep her in our room for an extended period of time, this didn't work w/Charlie and only caused more problems (he was a terrible sleeper and wanted nothing to do w/his crib when we tried to move him to it). I guess I'm counting on her being like him but who knows, maybe she'll be a champion sleeper. :) In any case, we'll have the bassinet in our room for her to sleep in for the first couple months, but if we're up a lot during the night, it will be nice to have the option to either co-sleep w/her in the bed in her room or crash in there myself so that DH can get some sleep.
And I don't know if I've congratulated you yet so congratulations! I hope that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
etc spelling
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 03:09 PM
Thanks Jacquelyn. I'm leaning towards leaving Charlie upstairs but have to talk to DH about it. Of course, I haven't mentioned this to him yet. ;)
As much as I'd like to keep her in our room for an extended period of time, this didn't work w/Charlie and only caused more problems (he was a terrible sleeper and wanted nothing to do w/his crib when we tried to move him to it). I guess I'm counting on her being like him but who knows, maybe she'll be a champion sleeper. :) In any case, we'll have the bassinet in our room for her to sleep in for the first couple months, but if we're up a lot during the night, it will be nice to have the option to either co-sleep w/her in the bed in her room or crash in there myself so that DH can get some sleep.
And I don't know if I've congratulated you yet so congratulations! I hope that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
etc spelling
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 03:09 PM
Thanks Jacquelyn. I'm leaning towards leaving Charlie upstairs but have to talk to DH about it. Of course, I haven't mentioned this to him yet. ;)
As much as I'd like to keep her in our room for an extended period of time, this didn't work w/Charlie and only caused more problems (he was a terrible sleeper and wanted nothing to do w/his crib when we tried to move him to it). I guess I'm counting on her being like him but who knows, maybe she'll be a champion sleeper. :) In any case, we'll have the bassinet in our room for her to sleep in for the first couple months, but if we're up a lot during the night, it will be nice to have the option to either co-sleep w/her in the bed in her room or crash in there myself so that DH can get some sleep.
And I don't know if I've congratulated you yet so congratulations! I hope that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
etc spelling
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 03:09 PM
Thanks Jacquelyn. I'm leaning towards leaving Charlie upstairs but have to talk to DH about it. Of course, I haven't mentioned this to him yet. ;)
As much as I'd like to keep her in our room for an extended period of time, this didn't work w/Charlie and only caused more problems (he was a terrible sleeper and wanted nothing to do w/his crib when we tried to move him to it). I guess I'm counting on her being like him but who knows, maybe she'll be a champion sleeper. :) In any case, we'll have the bassinet in our room for her to sleep in for the first couple months, but if we're up a lot during the night, it will be nice to have the option to either co-sleep w/her in the bed in her room or crash in there myself so that DH can get some sleep.
And I don't know if I've congratulated you yet so congratulations! I hope that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
etc spelling
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 03:09 PM
Thanks Jacquelyn. I'm leaning towards leaving Charlie upstairs but have to talk to DH about it. Of course, I haven't mentioned this to him yet. ;)
As much as I'd like to keep her in our room for an extended period of time, this didn't work w/Charlie and only caused more problems (he was a terrible sleeper and wanted nothing to do w/his crib when we tried to move him to it). I guess I'm counting on her being like him but who knows, maybe she'll be a champion sleeper. :) In any case, we'll have the bassinet in our room for her to sleep in for the first couple months, but if we're up a lot during the night, it will be nice to have the option to either co-sleep w/her in the bed in her room or crash in there myself so that DH can get some sleep.
And I don't know if I've congratulated you yet so congratulations! I hope that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
etc spelling
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 03:09 PM
Thanks Jacquelyn. I'm leaning towards leaving Charlie upstairs but have to talk to DH about it. Of course, I haven't mentioned this to him yet. ;)
As much as I'd like to keep her in our room for an extended period of time, this didn't work w/Charlie and only caused more problems (he was a terrible sleeper and wanted nothing to do w/his crib when we tried to move him to it). I guess I'm counting on her being like him but who knows, maybe she'll be a champion sleeper. :) In any case, we'll have the bassinet in our room for her to sleep in for the first couple months, but if we're up a lot during the night, it will be nice to have the option to either co-sleep w/her in the bed in her room or crash in there myself so that DH can get some sleep.
And I don't know if I've congratulated you yet so congratulations! I hope that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
etc spelling
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 03:09 PM
Thanks Jacquelyn. I'm leaning towards leaving Charlie upstairs but have to talk to DH about it. Of course, I haven't mentioned this to him yet. ;)
As much as I'd like to keep her in our room for an extended period of time, this didn't work w/Charlie and only caused more problems (he was a terrible sleeper and wanted nothing to do w/his crib when we tried to move him to it). I guess I'm counting on her being like him but who knows, maybe she'll be a champion sleeper. :) In any case, we'll have the bassinet in our room for her to sleep in for the first couple months, but if we're up a lot during the night, it will be nice to have the option to either co-sleep w/her in the bed in her room or crash in there myself so that DH can get some sleep.
And I don't know if I've congratulated you yet so congratulations! I hope that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
etc spelling
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 03:09 PM
Thanks Jacquelyn. I'm leaning towards leaving Charlie upstairs but have to talk to DH about it. Of course, I haven't mentioned this to him yet. ;)
As much as I'd like to keep her in our room for an extended period of time, this didn't work w/Charlie and only caused more problems (he was a terrible sleeper and wanted nothing to do w/his crib when we tried to move him to it). I guess I'm counting on her being like him but who knows, maybe she'll be a champion sleeper. :) In any case, we'll have the bassinet in our room for her to sleep in for the first couple months, but if we're up a lot during the night, it will be nice to have the option to either co-sleep w/her in the bed in her room or crash in there myself so that DH can get some sleep.
And I don't know if I've congratulated you yet so congratulations! I hope that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
etc spelling
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 03:09 PM
Thanks Jacquelyn. I'm leaning towards leaving Charlie upstairs but have to talk to DH about it. Of course, I haven't mentioned this to him yet. ;)
As much as I'd like to keep her in our room for an extended period of time, this didn't work w/Charlie and only caused more problems (he was a terrible sleeper and wanted nothing to do w/his crib when we tried to move him to it). I guess I'm counting on her being like him but who knows, maybe she'll be a champion sleeper. :) In any case, we'll have the bassinet in our room for her to sleep in for the first couple months, but if we're up a lot during the night, it will be nice to have the option to either co-sleep w/her in the bed in her room or crash in there myself so that DH can get some sleep.
And I don't know if I've congratulated you yet so congratulations! I hope that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
etc spelling
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 03:09 PM
Thanks Jacquelyn. I'm leaning towards leaving Charlie upstairs but have to talk to DH about it. Of course, I haven't mentioned this to him yet. ;)
As much as I'd like to keep her in our room for an extended period of time, this didn't work w/Charlie and only caused more problems (he was a terrible sleeper and wanted nothing to do w/his crib when we tried to move him to it). I guess I'm counting on her being like him but who knows, maybe she'll be a champion sleeper. :) In any case, we'll have the bassinet in our room for her to sleep in for the first couple months, but if we're up a lot during the night, it will be nice to have the option to either co-sleep w/her in the bed in her room or crash in there myself so that DH can get some sleep.
And I don't know if I've congratulated you yet so congratulations! I hope that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
etc spelling
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 03:09 PM
Thanks Jacquelyn. I'm leaning towards leaving Charlie upstairs but have to talk to DH about it. Of course, I haven't mentioned this to him yet. ;)
As much as I'd like to keep her in our room for an extended period of time, this didn't work w/Charlie and only caused more problems (he was a terrible sleeper and wanted nothing to do w/his crib when we tried to move him to it). I guess I'm counting on her being like him but who knows, maybe she'll be a champion sleeper. :) In any case, we'll have the bassinet in our room for her to sleep in for the first couple months, but if we're up a lot during the night, it will be nice to have the option to either co-sleep w/her in the bed in her room or crash in there myself so that DH can get some sleep.
And I don't know if I've congratulated you yet so congratulations! I hope that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
etc spelling
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 03:09 PM
Thanks Jacquelyn. I'm leaning towards leaving Charlie upstairs but have to talk to DH about it. Of course, I haven't mentioned this to him yet. ;)
As much as I'd like to keep her in our room for an extended period of time, this didn't work w/Charlie and only caused more problems (he was a terrible sleeper and wanted nothing to do w/his crib when we tried to move him to it). I guess I'm counting on her being like him but who knows, maybe she'll be a champion sleeper. :) In any case, we'll have the bassinet in our room for her to sleep in for the first couple months, but if we're up a lot during the night, it will be nice to have the option to either co-sleep w/her in the bed in her room or crash in there myself so that DH can get some sleep.
And I don't know if I've congratulated you yet so congratulations! I hope that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
etc spelling
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 03:09 PM
Thanks Jacquelyn. I'm leaning towards leaving Charlie upstairs but have to talk to DH about it. Of course, I haven't mentioned this to him yet. ;)
As much as I'd like to keep her in our room for an extended period of time, this didn't work w/Charlie and only caused more problems (he was a terrible sleeper and wanted nothing to do w/his crib when we tried to move him to it). I guess I'm counting on her being like him but who knows, maybe she'll be a champion sleeper. :) In any case, we'll have the bassinet in our room for her to sleep in for the first couple months, but if we're up a lot during the night, it will be nice to have the option to either co-sleep w/her in the bed in her room or crash in there myself so that DH can get some sleep.
And I don't know if I've congratulated you yet so congratulations! I hope that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
etc spelling
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 03:09 PM
Thanks Jacquelyn. I'm leaning towards leaving Charlie upstairs but have to talk to DH about it. Of course, I haven't mentioned this to him yet. ;)
As much as I'd like to keep her in our room for an extended period of time, this didn't work w/Charlie and only caused more problems (he was a terrible sleeper and wanted nothing to do w/his crib when we tried to move him to it). I guess I'm counting on her being like him but who knows, maybe she'll be a champion sleeper. :) In any case, we'll have the bassinet in our room for her to sleep in for the first couple months, but if we're up a lot during the night, it will be nice to have the option to either co-sleep w/her in the bed in her room or crash in there myself so that DH can get some sleep.
And I don't know if I've congratulated you yet so congratulations! I hope that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
etc spelling
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 03:09 PM
Thanks Jacquelyn. I'm leaning towards leaving Charlie upstairs but have to talk to DH about it. Of course, I haven't mentioned this to him yet. ;)
As much as I'd like to keep her in our room for an extended period of time, this didn't work w/Charlie and only caused more problems (he was a terrible sleeper and wanted nothing to do w/his crib when we tried to move him to it). I guess I'm counting on her being like him but who knows, maybe she'll be a champion sleeper. :) In any case, we'll have the bassinet in our room for her to sleep in for the first couple months, but if we're up a lot during the night, it will be nice to have the option to either co-sleep w/her in the bed in her room or crash in there myself so that DH can get some sleep.
And I don't know if I've congratulated you yet so congratulations! I hope that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
etc spelling
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 03:09 PM
Thanks Jacquelyn. I'm leaning towards leaving Charlie upstairs but have to talk to DH about it. Of course, I haven't mentioned this to him yet. ;)
As much as I'd like to keep her in our room for an extended period of time, this didn't work w/Charlie and only caused more problems (he was a terrible sleeper and wanted nothing to do w/his crib when we tried to move him to it). I guess I'm counting on her being like him but who knows, maybe she'll be a champion sleeper. :) In any case, we'll have the bassinet in our room for her to sleep in for the first couple months, but if we're up a lot during the night, it will be nice to have the option to either co-sleep w/her in the bed in her room or crash in there myself so that DH can get some sleep.
And I don't know if I've congratulated you yet so congratulations! I hope that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
etc spelling
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 03:09 PM
Thanks Jacquelyn. I'm leaning towards leaving Charlie upstairs but have to talk to DH about it. Of course, I haven't mentioned this to him yet. ;)
As much as I'd like to keep her in our room for an extended period of time, this didn't work w/Charlie and only caused more problems (he was a terrible sleeper and wanted nothing to do w/his crib when we tried to move him to it). I guess I'm counting on her being like him but who knows, maybe she'll be a champion sleeper. :) In any case, we'll have the bassinet in our room for her to sleep in for the first couple months, but if we're up a lot during the night, it will be nice to have the option to either co-sleep w/her in the bed in her room or crash in there myself so that DH can get some sleep.
And I don't know if I've congratulated you yet so congratulations! I hope that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
etc spelling
mysweetboy
06-01-2005, 03:09 PM
Thanks Jacquelyn. I'm leaning towards leaving Charlie upstairs but have to talk to DH about it. Of course, I haven't mentioned this to him yet. ;)
As much as I'd like to keep her in our room for an extended period of time, this didn't work w/Charlie and only caused more problems (he was a terrible sleeper and wanted nothing to do w/his crib when we tried to move him to it). I guess I'm counting on her being like him but who knows, maybe she'll be a champion sleeper. :) In any case, we'll have the bassinet in our room for her to sleep in for the first couple months, but if we're up a lot during the night, it will be nice to have the option to either co-sleep w/her in the bed in her room or crash in there myself so that DH can get some sleep.
And I don't know if I've congratulated you yet so congratulations! I hope that you have a healthy and happy pregnancy!
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
etc spelling
Lori, that would be such a tough decision. I didn't actually know what to tell you until I read the other posters thoughts, and I guess I end up agreeing with them. Although I would dread putting the baby downstairs, at least you have the option of sleeping there when necessary, keeping her in your room for awhile, or cosleeping if it works. And, Charlie won't get uprooted (unless he suddenly shows some great affinity for that other room at this young age) and have another transition to deal with. The baby won't know she's in another part of the house. You will, but you'll adjust and you'll have a monitor for when you aren't sleeping in the same room as her. I just think that even thought that's a hard choice, it's easier on everyone concerned, both labor-wise and transition-wise. Good luck deciding!
Lori, that would be such a tough decision. I didn't actually know what to tell you until I read the other posters thoughts, and I guess I end up agreeing with them. Although I would dread putting the baby downstairs, at least you have the option of sleeping there when necessary, keeping her in your room for awhile, or cosleeping if it works. And, Charlie won't get uprooted (unless he suddenly shows some great affinity for that other room at this young age) and have another transition to deal with. The baby won't know she's in another part of the house. You will, but you'll adjust and you'll have a monitor for when you aren't sleeping in the same room as her. I just think that even thought that's a hard choice, it's easier on everyone concerned, both labor-wise and transition-wise. Good luck deciding!
Lori, that would be such a tough decision. I didn't actually know what to tell you until I read the other posters thoughts, and I guess I end up agreeing with them. Although I would dread putting the baby downstairs, at least you have the option of sleeping there when necessary, keeping her in your room for awhile, or cosleeping if it works. And, Charlie won't get uprooted (unless he suddenly shows some great affinity for that other room at this young age) and have another transition to deal with. The baby won't know she's in another part of the house. You will, but you'll adjust and you'll have a monitor for when you aren't sleeping in the same room as her. I just think that even thought that's a hard choice, it's easier on everyone concerned, both labor-wise and transition-wise. Good luck deciding!
Lori, that would be such a tough decision. I didn't actually know what to tell you until I read the other posters thoughts, and I guess I end up agreeing with them. Although I would dread putting the baby downstairs, at least you have the option of sleeping there when necessary, keeping her in your room for awhile, or cosleeping if it works. And, Charlie won't get uprooted (unless he suddenly shows some great affinity for that other room at this young age) and have another transition to deal with. The baby won't know she's in another part of the house. You will, but you'll adjust and you'll have a monitor for when you aren't sleeping in the same room as her. I just think that even thought that's a hard choice, it's easier on everyone concerned, both labor-wise and transition-wise. Good luck deciding!
Lori, that would be such a tough decision. I didn't actually know what to tell you until I read the other posters thoughts, and I guess I end up agreeing with them. Although I would dread putting the baby downstairs, at least you have the option of sleeping there when necessary, keeping her in your room for awhile, or cosleeping if it works. And, Charlie won't get uprooted (unless he suddenly shows some great affinity for that other room at this young age) and have another transition to deal with. The baby won't know she's in another part of the house. You will, but you'll adjust and you'll have a monitor for when you aren't sleeping in the same room as her. I just think that even thought that's a hard choice, it's easier on everyone concerned, both labor-wise and transition-wise. Good luck deciding!
Lori, that would be such a tough decision. I didn't actually know what to tell you until I read the other posters thoughts, and I guess I end up agreeing with them. Although I would dread putting the baby downstairs, at least you have the option of sleeping there when necessary, keeping her in your room for awhile, or cosleeping if it works. And, Charlie won't get uprooted (unless he suddenly shows some great affinity for that other room at this young age) and have another transition to deal with. The baby won't know she's in another part of the house. You will, but you'll adjust and you'll have a monitor for when you aren't sleeping in the same room as her. I just think that even thought that's a hard choice, it's easier on everyone concerned, both labor-wise and transition-wise. Good luck deciding!
Lori, that would be such a tough decision. I didn't actually know what to tell you until I read the other posters thoughts, and I guess I end up agreeing with them. Although I would dread putting the baby downstairs, at least you have the option of sleeping there when necessary, keeping her in your room for awhile, or cosleeping if it works. And, Charlie won't get uprooted (unless he suddenly shows some great affinity for that other room at this young age) and have another transition to deal with. The baby won't know she's in another part of the house. You will, but you'll adjust and you'll have a monitor for when you aren't sleeping in the same room as her. I just think that even thought that's a hard choice, it's easier on everyone concerned, both labor-wise and transition-wise. Good luck deciding!
Lori, that would be such a tough decision. I didn't actually know what to tell you until I read the other posters thoughts, and I guess I end up agreeing with them. Although I would dread putting the baby downstairs, at least you have the option of sleeping there when necessary, keeping her in your room for awhile, or cosleeping if it works. And, Charlie won't get uprooted (unless he suddenly shows some great affinity for that other room at this young age) and have another transition to deal with. The baby won't know she's in another part of the house. You will, but you'll adjust and you'll have a monitor for when you aren't sleeping in the same room as her. I just think that even thought that's a hard choice, it's easier on everyone concerned, both labor-wise and transition-wise. Good luck deciding!
Lori, that would be such a tough decision. I didn't actually know what to tell you until I read the other posters thoughts, and I guess I end up agreeing with them. Although I would dread putting the baby downstairs, at least you have the option of sleeping there when necessary, keeping her in your room for awhile, or cosleeping if it works. And, Charlie won't get uprooted (unless he suddenly shows some great affinity for that other room at this young age) and have another transition to deal with. The baby won't know she's in another part of the house. You will, but you'll adjust and you'll have a monitor for when you aren't sleeping in the same room as her. I just think that even thought that's a hard choice, it's easier on everyone concerned, both labor-wise and transition-wise. Good luck deciding!
Lori, that would be such a tough decision. I didn't actually know what to tell you until I read the other posters thoughts, and I guess I end up agreeing with them. Although I would dread putting the baby downstairs, at least you have the option of sleeping there when necessary, keeping her in your room for awhile, or cosleeping if it works. And, Charlie won't get uprooted (unless he suddenly shows some great affinity for that other room at this young age) and have another transition to deal with. The baby won't know she's in another part of the house. You will, but you'll adjust and you'll have a monitor for when you aren't sleeping in the same room as her. I just think that even thought that's a hard choice, it's easier on everyone concerned, both labor-wise and transition-wise. Good luck deciding!
Lori, that would be such a tough decision. I didn't actually know what to tell you until I read the other posters thoughts, and I guess I end up agreeing with them. Although I would dread putting the baby downstairs, at least you have the option of sleeping there when necessary, keeping her in your room for awhile, or cosleeping if it works. And, Charlie won't get uprooted (unless he suddenly shows some great affinity for that other room at this young age) and have another transition to deal with. The baby won't know she's in another part of the house. You will, but you'll adjust and you'll have a monitor for when you aren't sleeping in the same room as her. I just think that even thought that's a hard choice, it's easier on everyone concerned, both labor-wise and transition-wise. Good luck deciding!
Lori, that would be such a tough decision. I didn't actually know what to tell you until I read the other posters thoughts, and I guess I end up agreeing with them. Although I would dread putting the baby downstairs, at least you have the option of sleeping there when necessary, keeping her in your room for awhile, or cosleeping if it works. And, Charlie won't get uprooted (unless he suddenly shows some great affinity for that other room at this young age) and have another transition to deal with. The baby won't know she's in another part of the house. You will, but you'll adjust and you'll have a monitor for when you aren't sleeping in the same room as her. I just think that even thought that's a hard choice, it's easier on everyone concerned, both labor-wise and transition-wise. Good luck deciding!
Lori, that would be such a tough decision. I didn't actually know what to tell you until I read the other posters thoughts, and I guess I end up agreeing with them. Although I would dread putting the baby downstairs, at least you have the option of sleeping there when necessary, keeping her in your room for awhile, or cosleeping if it works. And, Charlie won't get uprooted (unless he suddenly shows some great affinity for that other room at this young age) and have another transition to deal with. The baby won't know she's in another part of the house. You will, but you'll adjust and you'll have a monitor for when you aren't sleeping in the same room as her. I just think that even thought that's a hard choice, it's easier on everyone concerned, both labor-wise and transition-wise. Good luck deciding!
Lori, that would be such a tough decision. I didn't actually know what to tell you until I read the other posters thoughts, and I guess I end up agreeing with them. Although I would dread putting the baby downstairs, at least you have the option of sleeping there when necessary, keeping her in your room for awhile, or cosleeping if it works. And, Charlie won't get uprooted (unless he suddenly shows some great affinity for that other room at this young age) and have another transition to deal with. The baby won't know she's in another part of the house. You will, but you'll adjust and you'll have a monitor for when you aren't sleeping in the same room as her. I just think that even thought that's a hard choice, it's easier on everyone concerned, both labor-wise and transition-wise. Good luck deciding!
Lori, that would be such a tough decision. I didn't actually know what to tell you until I read the other posters thoughts, and I guess I end up agreeing with them. Although I would dread putting the baby downstairs, at least you have the option of sleeping there when necessary, keeping her in your room for awhile, or cosleeping if it works. And, Charlie won't get uprooted (unless he suddenly shows some great affinity for that other room at this young age) and have another transition to deal with. The baby won't know she's in another part of the house. You will, but you'll adjust and you'll have a monitor for when you aren't sleeping in the same room as her. I just think that even thought that's a hard choice, it's easier on everyone concerned, both labor-wise and transition-wise. Good luck deciding!
Lori, that would be such a tough decision. I didn't actually know what to tell you until I read the other posters thoughts, and I guess I end up agreeing with them. Although I would dread putting the baby downstairs, at least you have the option of sleeping there when necessary, keeping her in your room for awhile, or cosleeping if it works. And, Charlie won't get uprooted (unless he suddenly shows some great affinity for that other room at this young age) and have another transition to deal with. The baby won't know she's in another part of the house. You will, but you'll adjust and you'll have a monitor for when you aren't sleeping in the same room as her. I just think that even thought that's a hard choice, it's easier on everyone concerned, both labor-wise and transition-wise. Good luck deciding!
Lori, that would be such a tough decision. I didn't actually know what to tell you until I read the other posters thoughts, and I guess I end up agreeing with them. Although I would dread putting the baby downstairs, at least you have the option of sleeping there when necessary, keeping her in your room for awhile, or cosleeping if it works. And, Charlie won't get uprooted (unless he suddenly shows some great affinity for that other room at this young age) and have another transition to deal with. The baby won't know she's in another part of the house. You will, but you'll adjust and you'll have a monitor for when you aren't sleeping in the same room as her. I just think that even thought that's a hard choice, it's easier on everyone concerned, both labor-wise and transition-wise. Good luck deciding!
Lori, that would be such a tough decision. I didn't actually know what to tell you until I read the other posters thoughts, and I guess I end up agreeing with them. Although I would dread putting the baby downstairs, at least you have the option of sleeping there when necessary, keeping her in your room for awhile, or cosleeping if it works. And, Charlie won't get uprooted (unless he suddenly shows some great affinity for that other room at this young age) and have another transition to deal with. The baby won't know she's in another part of the house. You will, but you'll adjust and you'll have a monitor for when you aren't sleeping in the same room as her. I just think that even thought that's a hard choice, it's easier on everyone concerned, both labor-wise and transition-wise. Good luck deciding!
Lori, that would be such a tough decision. I didn't actually know what to tell you until I read the other posters thoughts, and I guess I end up agreeing with them. Although I would dread putting the baby downstairs, at least you have the option of sleeping there when necessary, keeping her in your room for awhile, or cosleeping if it works. And, Charlie won't get uprooted (unless he suddenly shows some great affinity for that other room at this young age) and have another transition to deal with. The baby won't know she's in another part of the house. You will, but you'll adjust and you'll have a monitor for when you aren't sleeping in the same room as her. I just think that even thought that's a hard choice, it's easier on everyone concerned, both labor-wise and transition-wise. Good luck deciding!
Lori, that would be such a tough decision. I didn't actually know what to tell you until I read the other posters thoughts, and I guess I end up agreeing with them. Although I would dread putting the baby downstairs, at least you have the option of sleeping there when necessary, keeping her in your room for awhile, or cosleeping if it works. And, Charlie won't get uprooted (unless he suddenly shows some great affinity for that other room at this young age) and have another transition to deal with. The baby won't know she's in another part of the house. You will, but you'll adjust and you'll have a monitor for when you aren't sleeping in the same room as her. I just think that even thought that's a hard choice, it's easier on everyone concerned, both labor-wise and transition-wise. Good luck deciding!
Lori, that would be such a tough decision. I didn't actually know what to tell you until I read the other posters thoughts, and I guess I end up agreeing with them. Although I would dread putting the baby downstairs, at least you have the option of sleeping there when necessary, keeping her in your room for awhile, or cosleeping if it works. And, Charlie won't get uprooted (unless he suddenly shows some great affinity for that other room at this young age) and have another transition to deal with. The baby won't know she's in another part of the house. You will, but you'll adjust and you'll have a monitor for when you aren't sleeping in the same room as her. I just think that even thought that's a hard choice, it's easier on everyone concerned, both labor-wise and transition-wise. Good luck deciding!
Lori, that would be such a tough decision. I didn't actually know what to tell you until I read the other posters thoughts, and I guess I end up agreeing with them. Although I would dread putting the baby downstairs, at least you have the option of sleeping there when necessary, keeping her in your room for awhile, or cosleeping if it works. And, Charlie won't get uprooted (unless he suddenly shows some great affinity for that other room at this young age) and have another transition to deal with. The baby won't know she's in another part of the house. You will, but you'll adjust and you'll have a monitor for when you aren't sleeping in the same room as her. I just think that even thought that's a hard choice, it's easier on everyone concerned, both labor-wise and transition-wise. Good luck deciding!
Lori, that would be such a tough decision. I didn't actually know what to tell you until I read the other posters thoughts, and I guess I end up agreeing with them. Although I would dread putting the baby downstairs, at least you have the option of sleeping there when necessary, keeping her in your room for awhile, or cosleeping if it works. And, Charlie won't get uprooted (unless he suddenly shows some great affinity for that other room at this young age) and have another transition to deal with. The baby won't know she's in another part of the house. You will, but you'll adjust and you'll have a monitor for when you aren't sleeping in the same room as her. I just think that even thought that's a hard choice, it's easier on everyone concerned, both labor-wise and transition-wise. Good luck deciding!
smilequeen
06-01-2005, 03:17 PM
Can you put them both downstairs, especially if you'll be sleeping down there a lot at first and he will get used to it that way? Then when she's in a crib, she won't be down there alone either. Move the office to his current room?
We have a house with our bedroom on the main level and 2 upstairs from us, 1 downstairs from us. Simon's nursery is upstairs. For the first 5 months he was in our room, but he outgrew the co-sleeper and we transitioned him and it has been fine. It was hard on DH and I for the first little bit, but it was pretty easy on Simon. We'll probably do the same thing with the next baby and I think I'll probably feel a little better when he has some company up there.
The up and down the stairs in the middle of the night is a pain, but it's not so bad now. In the early months I can't imagine having done it.
smilequeen
06-01-2005, 03:17 PM
Can you put them both downstairs, especially if you'll be sleeping down there a lot at first and he will get used to it that way? Then when she's in a crib, she won't be down there alone either. Move the office to his current room?
We have a house with our bedroom on the main level and 2 upstairs from us, 1 downstairs from us. Simon's nursery is upstairs. For the first 5 months he was in our room, but he outgrew the co-sleeper and we transitioned him and it has been fine. It was hard on DH and I for the first little bit, but it was pretty easy on Simon. We'll probably do the same thing with the next baby and I think I'll probably feel a little better when he has some company up there.
The up and down the stairs in the middle of the night is a pain, but it's not so bad now. In the early months I can't imagine having done it.
smilequeen
06-01-2005, 03:17 PM
Can you put them both downstairs, especially if you'll be sleeping down there a lot at first and he will get used to it that way? Then when she's in a crib, she won't be down there alone either. Move the office to his current room?
We have a house with our bedroom on the main level and 2 upstairs from us, 1 downstairs from us. Simon's nursery is upstairs. For the first 5 months he was in our room, but he outgrew the co-sleeper and we transitioned him and it has been fine. It was hard on DH and I for the first little bit, but it was pretty easy on Simon. We'll probably do the same thing with the next baby and I think I'll probably feel a little better when he has some company up there.
The up and down the stairs in the middle of the night is a pain, but it's not so bad now. In the early months I can't imagine having done it.
smilequeen
06-01-2005, 03:17 PM
Can you put them both downstairs, especially if you'll be sleeping down there a lot at first and he will get used to it that way? Then when she's in a crib, she won't be down there alone either. Move the office to his current room?
We have a house with our bedroom on the main level and 2 upstairs from us, 1 downstairs from us. Simon's nursery is upstairs. For the first 5 months he was in our room, but he outgrew the co-sleeper and we transitioned him and it has been fine. It was hard on DH and I for the first little bit, but it was pretty easy on Simon. We'll probably do the same thing with the next baby and I think I'll probably feel a little better when he has some company up there.
The up and down the stairs in the middle of the night is a pain, but it's not so bad now. In the early months I can't imagine having done it.
smilequeen
06-01-2005, 03:17 PM
Can you put them both downstairs, especially if you'll be sleeping down there a lot at first and he will get used to it that way? Then when she's in a crib, she won't be down there alone either. Move the office to his current room?
We have a house with our bedroom on the main level and 2 upstairs from us, 1 downstairs from us. Simon's nursery is upstairs. For the first 5 months he was in our room, but he outgrew the co-sleeper and we transitioned him and it has been fine. It was hard on DH and I for the first little bit, but it was pretty easy on Simon. We'll probably do the same thing with the next baby and I think I'll probably feel a little better when he has some company up there.
The up and down the stairs in the middle of the night is a pain, but it's not so bad now. In the early months I can't imagine having done it.
smilequeen
06-01-2005, 03:17 PM
Can you put them both downstairs, especially if you'll be sleeping down there a lot at first and he will get used to it that way? Then when she's in a crib, she won't be down there alone either. Move the office to his current room?
We have a house with our bedroom on the main level and 2 upstairs from us, 1 downstairs from us. Simon's nursery is upstairs. For the first 5 months he was in our room, but he outgrew the co-sleeper and we transitioned him and it has been fine. It was hard on DH and I for the first little bit, but it was pretty easy on Simon. We'll probably do the same thing with the next baby and I think I'll probably feel a little better when he has some company up there.
The up and down the stairs in the middle of the night is a pain, but it's not so bad now. In the early months I can't imagine having done it.
smilequeen
06-01-2005, 03:17 PM
Can you put them both downstairs, especially if you'll be sleeping down there a lot at first and he will get used to it that way? Then when she's in a crib, she won't be down there alone either. Move the office to his current room?
We have a house with our bedroom on the main level and 2 upstairs from us, 1 downstairs from us. Simon's nursery is upstairs. For the first 5 months he was in our room, but he outgrew the co-sleeper and we transitioned him and it has been fine. It was hard on DH and I for the first little bit, but it was pretty easy on Simon. We'll probably do the same thing with the next baby and I think I'll probably feel a little better when he has some company up there.
The up and down the stairs in the middle of the night is a pain, but it's not so bad now. In the early months I can't imagine having done it.
smilequeen
06-01-2005, 03:17 PM
Can you put them both downstairs, especially if you'll be sleeping down there a lot at first and he will get used to it that way? Then when she's in a crib, she won't be down there alone either. Move the office to his current room?
We have a house with our bedroom on the main level and 2 upstairs from us, 1 downstairs from us. Simon's nursery is upstairs. For the first 5 months he was in our room, but he outgrew the co-sleeper and we transitioned him and it has been fine. It was hard on DH and I for the first little bit, but it was pretty easy on Simon. We'll probably do the same thing with the next baby and I think I'll probably feel a little better when he has some company up there.
The up and down the stairs in the middle of the night is a pain, but it's not so bad now. In the early months I can't imagine having done it.
smilequeen
06-01-2005, 03:17 PM
Can you put them both downstairs, especially if you'll be sleeping down there a lot at first and he will get used to it that way? Then when she's in a crib, she won't be down there alone either. Move the office to his current room?
We have a house with our bedroom on the main level and 2 upstairs from us, 1 downstairs from us. Simon's nursery is upstairs. For the first 5 months he was in our room, but he outgrew the co-sleeper and we transitioned him and it has been fine. It was hard on DH and I for the first little bit, but it was pretty easy on Simon. We'll probably do the same thing with the next baby and I think I'll probably feel a little better when he has some company up there.
The up and down the stairs in the middle of the night is a pain, but it's not so bad now. In the early months I can't imagine having done it.
smilequeen
06-01-2005, 03:17 PM
Can you put them both downstairs, especially if you'll be sleeping down there a lot at first and he will get used to it that way? Then when she's in a crib, she won't be down there alone either. Move the office to his current room?
We have a house with our bedroom on the main level and 2 upstairs from us, 1 downstairs from us. Simon's nursery is upstairs. For the first 5 months he was in our room, but he outgrew the co-sleeper and we transitioned him and it has been fine. It was hard on DH and I for the first little bit, but it was pretty easy on Simon. We'll probably do the same thing with the next baby and I think I'll probably feel a little better when he has some company up there.
The up and down the stairs in the middle of the night is a pain, but it's not so bad now. In the early months I can't imagine having done it.
smilequeen
06-01-2005, 03:17 PM
Can you put them both downstairs, especially if you'll be sleeping down there a lot at first and he will get used to it that way? Then when she's in a crib, she won't be down there alone either. Move the office to his current room?
We have a house with our bedroom on the main level and 2 upstairs from us, 1 downstairs from us. Simon's nursery is upstairs. For the first 5 months he was in our room, but he outgrew the co-sleeper and we transitioned him and it has been fine. It was hard on DH and I for the first little bit, but it was pretty easy on Simon. We'll probably do the same thing with the next baby and I think I'll probably feel a little better when he has some company up there.
The up and down the stairs in the middle of the night is a pain, but it's not so bad now. In the early months I can't imagine having done it.
smilequeen
06-01-2005, 03:17 PM
Can you put them both downstairs, especially if you'll be sleeping down there a lot at first and he will get used to it that way? Then when she's in a crib, she won't be down there alone either. Move the office to his current room?
We have a house with our bedroom on the main level and 2 upstairs from us, 1 downstairs from us. Simon's nursery is upstairs. For the first 5 months he was in our room, but he outgrew the co-sleeper and we transitioned him and it has been fine. It was hard on DH and I for the first little bit, but it was pretty easy on Simon. We'll probably do the same thing with the next baby and I think I'll probably feel a little better when he has some company up there.
The up and down the stairs in the middle of the night is a pain, but it's not so bad now. In the early months I can't imagine having done it.
smilequeen
06-01-2005, 03:17 PM
Can you put them both downstairs, especially if you'll be sleeping down there a lot at first and he will get used to it that way? Then when she's in a crib, she won't be down there alone either. Move the office to his current room?
We have a house with our bedroom on the main level and 2 upstairs from us, 1 downstairs from us. Simon's nursery is upstairs. For the first 5 months he was in our room, but he outgrew the co-sleeper and we transitioned him and it has been fine. It was hard on DH and I for the first little bit, but it was pretty easy on Simon. We'll probably do the same thing with the next baby and I think I'll probably feel a little better when he has some company up there.
The up and down the stairs in the middle of the night is a pain, but it's not so bad now. In the early months I can't imagine having done it.
smilequeen
06-01-2005, 03:17 PM
Can you put them both downstairs, especially if you'll be sleeping down there a lot at first and he will get used to it that way? Then when she's in a crib, she won't be down there alone either. Move the office to his current room?
We have a house with our bedroom on the main level and 2 upstairs from us, 1 downstairs from us. Simon's nursery is upstairs. For the first 5 months he was in our room, but he outgrew the co-sleeper and we transitioned him and it has been fine. It was hard on DH and I for the first little bit, but it was pretty easy on Simon. We'll probably do the same thing with the next baby and I think I'll probably feel a little better when he has some company up there.
The up and down the stairs in the middle of the night is a pain, but it's not so bad now. In the early months I can't imagine having done it.
smilequeen
06-01-2005, 03:17 PM
Can you put them both downstairs, especially if you'll be sleeping down there a lot at first and he will get used to it that way? Then when she's in a crib, she won't be down there alone either. Move the office to his current room?
We have a house with our bedroom on the main level and 2 upstairs from us, 1 downstairs from us. Simon's nursery is upstairs. For the first 5 months he was in our room, but he outgrew the co-sleeper and we transitioned him and it has been fine. It was hard on DH and I for the first little bit, but it was pretty easy on Simon. We'll probably do the same thing with the next baby and I think I'll probably feel a little better when he has some company up there.
The up and down the stairs in the middle of the night is a pain, but it's not so bad now. In the early months I can't imagine having done it.
smilequeen
06-01-2005, 03:17 PM
Can you put them both downstairs, especially if you'll be sleeping down there a lot at first and he will get used to it that way? Then when she's in a crib, she won't be down there alone either. Move the office to his current room?
We have a house with our bedroom on the main level and 2 upstairs from us, 1 downstairs from us. Simon's nursery is upstairs. For the first 5 months he was in our room, but he outgrew the co-sleeper and we transitioned him and it has been fine. It was hard on DH and I for the first little bit, but it was pretty easy on Simon. We'll probably do the same thing with the next baby and I think I'll probably feel a little better when he has some company up there.
The up and down the stairs in the middle of the night is a pain, but it's not so bad now. In the early months I can't imagine having done it.
smilequeen
06-01-2005, 03:17 PM
Can you put them both downstairs, especially if you'll be sleeping down there a lot at first and he will get used to it that way? Then when she's in a crib, she won't be down there alone either. Move the office to his current room?
We have a house with our bedroom on the main level and 2 upstairs from us, 1 downstairs from us. Simon's nursery is upstairs. For the first 5 months he was in our room, but he outgrew the co-sleeper and we transitioned him and it has been fine. It was hard on DH and I for the first little bit, but it was pretty easy on Simon. We'll probably do the same thing with the next baby and I think I'll probably feel a little better when he has some company up there.
The up and down the stairs in the middle of the night is a pain, but it's not so bad now. In the early months I can't imagine having done it.
smilequeen
06-01-2005, 03:17 PM
Can you put them both downstairs, especially if you'll be sleeping down there a lot at first and he will get used to it that way? Then when she's in a crib, she won't be down there alone either. Move the office to his current room?
We have a house with our bedroom on the main level and 2 upstairs from us, 1 downstairs from us. Simon's nursery is upstairs. For the first 5 months he was in our room, but he outgrew the co-sleeper and we transitioned him and it has been fine. It was hard on DH and I for the first little bit, but it was pretty easy on Simon. We'll probably do the same thing with the next baby and I think I'll probably feel a little better when he has some company up there.
The up and down the stairs in the middle of the night is a pain, but it's not so bad now. In the early months I can't imagine having done it.
smilequeen
06-01-2005, 03:17 PM
Can you put them both downstairs, especially if you'll be sleeping down there a lot at first and he will get used to it that way? Then when she's in a crib, she won't be down there alone either. Move the office to his current room?
We have a house with our bedroom on the main level and 2 upstairs from us, 1 downstairs from us. Simon's nursery is upstairs. For the first 5 months he was in our room, but he outgrew the co-sleeper and we transitioned him and it has been fine. It was hard on DH and I for the first little bit, but it was pretty easy on Simon. We'll probably do the same thing with the next baby and I think I'll probably feel a little better when he has some company up there.
The up and down the stairs in the middle of the night is a pain, but it's not so bad now. In the early months I can't imagine having done it.
smilequeen
06-01-2005, 03:17 PM
Can you put them both downstairs, especially if you'll be sleeping down there a lot at first and he will get used to it that way? Then when she's in a crib, she won't be down there alone either. Move the office to his current room?
We have a house with our bedroom on the main level and 2 upstairs from us, 1 downstairs from us. Simon's nursery is upstairs. For the first 5 months he was in our room, but he outgrew the co-sleeper and we transitioned him and it has been fine. It was hard on DH and I for the first little bit, but it was pretty easy on Simon. We'll probably do the same thing with the next baby and I think I'll probably feel a little better when he has some company up there.
The up and down the stairs in the middle of the night is a pain, but it's not so bad now. In the early months I can't imagine having done it.
smilequeen
06-01-2005, 03:17 PM
Can you put them both downstairs, especially if you'll be sleeping down there a lot at first and he will get used to it that way? Then when she's in a crib, she won't be down there alone either. Move the office to his current room?
We have a house with our bedroom on the main level and 2 upstairs from us, 1 downstairs from us. Simon's nursery is upstairs. For the first 5 months he was in our room, but he outgrew the co-sleeper and we transitioned him and it has been fine. It was hard on DH and I for the first little bit, but it was pretty easy on Simon. We'll probably do the same thing with the next baby and I think I'll probably feel a little better when he has some company up there.
The up and down the stairs in the middle of the night is a pain, but it's not so bad now. In the early months I can't imagine having done it.
smilequeen
06-01-2005, 03:17 PM
Can you put them both downstairs, especially if you'll be sleeping down there a lot at first and he will get used to it that way? Then when she's in a crib, she won't be down there alone either. Move the office to his current room?
We have a house with our bedroom on the main level and 2 upstairs from us, 1 downstairs from us. Simon's nursery is upstairs. For the first 5 months he was in our room, but he outgrew the co-sleeper and we transitioned him and it has been fine. It was hard on DH and I for the first little bit, but it was pretty easy on Simon. We'll probably do the same thing with the next baby and I think I'll probably feel a little better when he has some company up there.
The up and down the stairs in the middle of the night is a pain, but it's not so bad now. In the early months I can't imagine having done it.
smilequeen
06-01-2005, 03:17 PM
Can you put them both downstairs, especially if you'll be sleeping down there a lot at first and he will get used to it that way? Then when she's in a crib, she won't be down there alone either. Move the office to his current room?
We have a house with our bedroom on the main level and 2 upstairs from us, 1 downstairs from us. Simon's nursery is upstairs. For the first 5 months he was in our room, but he outgrew the co-sleeper and we transitioned him and it has been fine. It was hard on DH and I for the first little bit, but it was pretty easy on Simon. We'll probably do the same thing with the next baby and I think I'll probably feel a little better when he has some company up there.
The up and down the stairs in the middle of the night is a pain, but it's not so bad now. In the early months I can't imagine having done it.
lmariana
06-01-2005, 03:25 PM
We had a similar situation in our last house. Our master was on the main floor on the east side of the house, and all the other bedrooms were upstairs on the west side of the house!
We put Gabe up in the room farthest from our room and just made sure to have a good monitor. Everything worked out fine. :) It is a longer distance, but we got used to it very quickly. We were also able to put a twin bed in the nursery, so we could crash there between nigthwakings. Very handy.
I vote for putting the new baby in "Siberia". :)
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
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lmariana
06-01-2005, 03:25 PM
We had a similar situation in our last house. Our master was on the main floor on the east side of the house, and all the other bedrooms were upstairs on the west side of the house!
We put Gabe up in the room farthest from our room and just made sure to have a good monitor. Everything worked out fine. :) It is a longer distance, but we got used to it very quickly. We were also able to put a twin bed in the nursery, so we could crash there between nigthwakings. Very handy.
I vote for putting the new baby in "Siberia". :)
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
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lmariana
06-01-2005, 03:25 PM
We had a similar situation in our last house. Our master was on the main floor on the east side of the house, and all the other bedrooms were upstairs on the west side of the house!
We put Gabe up in the room farthest from our room and just made sure to have a good monitor. Everything worked out fine. :) It is a longer distance, but we got used to it very quickly. We were also able to put a twin bed in the nursery, so we could crash there between nigthwakings. Very handy.
I vote for putting the new baby in "Siberia". :)
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
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lmariana
06-01-2005, 03:25 PM
We had a similar situation in our last house. Our master was on the main floor on the east side of the house, and all the other bedrooms were upstairs on the west side of the house!
We put Gabe up in the room farthest from our room and just made sure to have a good monitor. Everything worked out fine. :) It is a longer distance, but we got used to it very quickly. We were also able to put a twin bed in the nursery, so we could crash there between nigthwakings. Very handy.
I vote for putting the new baby in "Siberia". :)
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png
lmariana
06-01-2005, 03:25 PM
We had a similar situation in our last house. Our master was on the main floor on the east side of the house, and all the other bedrooms were upstairs on the west side of the house!
We put Gabe up in the room farthest from our room and just made sure to have a good monitor. Everything worked out fine. :) It is a longer distance, but we got used to it very quickly. We were also able to put a twin bed in the nursery, so we could crash there between nigthwakings. Very handy.
I vote for putting the new baby in "Siberia". :)
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png
lmariana
06-01-2005, 03:25 PM
We had a similar situation in our last house. Our master was on the main floor on the east side of the house, and all the other bedrooms were upstairs on the west side of the house!
We put Gabe up in the room farthest from our room and just made sure to have a good monitor. Everything worked out fine. :) It is a longer distance, but we got used to it very quickly. We were also able to put a twin bed in the nursery, so we could crash there between nigthwakings. Very handy.
I vote for putting the new baby in "Siberia". :)
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png
lmariana
06-01-2005, 03:25 PM
We had a similar situation in our last house. Our master was on the main floor on the east side of the house, and all the other bedrooms were upstairs on the west side of the house!
We put Gabe up in the room farthest from our room and just made sure to have a good monitor. Everything worked out fine. :) It is a longer distance, but we got used to it very quickly. We were also able to put a twin bed in the nursery, so we could crash there between nigthwakings. Very handy.
I vote for putting the new baby in "Siberia". :)
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
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lmariana
06-01-2005, 03:25 PM
We had a similar situation in our last house. Our master was on the main floor on the east side of the house, and all the other bedrooms were upstairs on the west side of the house!
We put Gabe up in the room farthest from our room and just made sure to have a good monitor. Everything worked out fine. :) It is a longer distance, but we got used to it very quickly. We were also able to put a twin bed in the nursery, so we could crash there between nigthwakings. Very handy.
I vote for putting the new baby in "Siberia". :)
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
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lmariana
06-01-2005, 03:25 PM
We had a similar situation in our last house. Our master was on the main floor on the east side of the house, and all the other bedrooms were upstairs on the west side of the house!
We put Gabe up in the room farthest from our room and just made sure to have a good monitor. Everything worked out fine. :) It is a longer distance, but we got used to it very quickly. We were also able to put a twin bed in the nursery, so we could crash there between nigthwakings. Very handy.
I vote for putting the new baby in "Siberia". :)
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png
lmariana
06-01-2005, 03:25 PM
We had a similar situation in our last house. Our master was on the main floor on the east side of the house, and all the other bedrooms were upstairs on the west side of the house!
We put Gabe up in the room farthest from our room and just made sure to have a good monitor. Everything worked out fine. :) It is a longer distance, but we got used to it very quickly. We were also able to put a twin bed in the nursery, so we could crash there between nigthwakings. Very handy.
I vote for putting the new baby in "Siberia". :)
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png
lmariana
06-01-2005, 03:25 PM
We had a similar situation in our last house. Our master was on the main floor on the east side of the house, and all the other bedrooms were upstairs on the west side of the house!
We put Gabe up in the room farthest from our room and just made sure to have a good monitor. Everything worked out fine. :) It is a longer distance, but we got used to it very quickly. We were also able to put a twin bed in the nursery, so we could crash there between nigthwakings. Very handy.
I vote for putting the new baby in "Siberia". :)
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png
lmariana
06-01-2005, 03:25 PM
We had a similar situation in our last house. Our master was on the main floor on the east side of the house, and all the other bedrooms were upstairs on the west side of the house!
We put Gabe up in the room farthest from our room and just made sure to have a good monitor. Everything worked out fine. :) It is a longer distance, but we got used to it very quickly. We were also able to put a twin bed in the nursery, so we could crash there between nigthwakings. Very handy.
I vote for putting the new baby in "Siberia". :)
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png
lmariana
06-01-2005, 03:25 PM
We had a similar situation in our last house. Our master was on the main floor on the east side of the house, and all the other bedrooms were upstairs on the west side of the house!
We put Gabe up in the room farthest from our room and just made sure to have a good monitor. Everything worked out fine. :) It is a longer distance, but we got used to it very quickly. We were also able to put a twin bed in the nursery, so we could crash there between nigthwakings. Very handy.
I vote for putting the new baby in "Siberia". :)
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png
lmariana
06-01-2005, 03:25 PM
We had a similar situation in our last house. Our master was on the main floor on the east side of the house, and all the other bedrooms were upstairs on the west side of the house!
We put Gabe up in the room farthest from our room and just made sure to have a good monitor. Everything worked out fine. :) It is a longer distance, but we got used to it very quickly. We were also able to put a twin bed in the nursery, so we could crash there between nigthwakings. Very handy.
I vote for putting the new baby in "Siberia". :)
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png
lmariana
06-01-2005, 03:25 PM
We had a similar situation in our last house. Our master was on the main floor on the east side of the house, and all the other bedrooms were upstairs on the west side of the house!
We put Gabe up in the room farthest from our room and just made sure to have a good monitor. Everything worked out fine. :) It is a longer distance, but we got used to it very quickly. We were also able to put a twin bed in the nursery, so we could crash there between nigthwakings. Very handy.
I vote for putting the new baby in "Siberia". :)
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png
lmariana
06-01-2005, 03:25 PM
We had a similar situation in our last house. Our master was on the main floor on the east side of the house, and all the other bedrooms were upstairs on the west side of the house!
We put Gabe up in the room farthest from our room and just made sure to have a good monitor. Everything worked out fine. :) It is a longer distance, but we got used to it very quickly. We were also able to put a twin bed in the nursery, so we could crash there between nigthwakings. Very handy.
I vote for putting the new baby in "Siberia". :)
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png
lmariana
06-01-2005, 03:25 PM
We had a similar situation in our last house. Our master was on the main floor on the east side of the house, and all the other bedrooms were upstairs on the west side of the house!
We put Gabe up in the room farthest from our room and just made sure to have a good monitor. Everything worked out fine. :) It is a longer distance, but we got used to it very quickly. We were also able to put a twin bed in the nursery, so we could crash there between nigthwakings. Very handy.
I vote for putting the new baby in "Siberia". :)
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png
lmariana
06-01-2005, 03:25 PM
We had a similar situation in our last house. Our master was on the main floor on the east side of the house, and all the other bedrooms were upstairs on the west side of the house!
We put Gabe up in the room farthest from our room and just made sure to have a good monitor. Everything worked out fine. :) It is a longer distance, but we got used to it very quickly. We were also able to put a twin bed in the nursery, so we could crash there between nigthwakings. Very handy.
I vote for putting the new baby in "Siberia". :)
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png
lmariana
06-01-2005, 03:25 PM
We had a similar situation in our last house. Our master was on the main floor on the east side of the house, and all the other bedrooms were upstairs on the west side of the house!
We put Gabe up in the room farthest from our room and just made sure to have a good monitor. Everything worked out fine. :) It is a longer distance, but we got used to it very quickly. We were also able to put a twin bed in the nursery, so we could crash there between nigthwakings. Very handy.
I vote for putting the new baby in "Siberia". :)
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png
lmariana
06-01-2005, 03:25 PM
We had a similar situation in our last house. Our master was on the main floor on the east side of the house, and all the other bedrooms were upstairs on the west side of the house!
We put Gabe up in the room farthest from our room and just made sure to have a good monitor. Everything worked out fine. :) It is a longer distance, but we got used to it very quickly. We were also able to put a twin bed in the nursery, so we could crash there between nigthwakings. Very handy.
I vote for putting the new baby in "Siberia". :)
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png
lmariana
06-01-2005, 03:25 PM
We had a similar situation in our last house. Our master was on the main floor on the east side of the house, and all the other bedrooms were upstairs on the west side of the house!
We put Gabe up in the room farthest from our room and just made sure to have a good monitor. Everything worked out fine. :) It is a longer distance, but we got used to it very quickly. We were also able to put a twin bed in the nursery, so we could crash there between nigthwakings. Very handy.
I vote for putting the new baby in "Siberia". :)
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png
lmariana
06-01-2005, 03:25 PM
We had a similar situation in our last house. Our master was on the main floor on the east side of the house, and all the other bedrooms were upstairs on the west side of the house!
We put Gabe up in the room farthest from our room and just made sure to have a good monitor. Everything worked out fine. :) It is a longer distance, but we got used to it very quickly. We were also able to put a twin bed in the nursery, so we could crash there between nigthwakings. Very handy.
I vote for putting the new baby in "Siberia". :)
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png
lmariana
06-01-2005, 03:25 PM
We had a similar situation in our last house. Our master was on the main floor on the east side of the house, and all the other bedrooms were upstairs on the west side of the house!
We put Gabe up in the room farthest from our room and just made sure to have a good monitor. Everything worked out fine. :) It is a longer distance, but we got used to it very quickly. We were also able to put a twin bed in the nursery, so we could crash there between nigthwakings. Very handy.
I vote for putting the new baby in "Siberia". :)
Mariana
Owner of HappyDayBaby
Mother of Gabriel, 08/2003
www.heinzandmariana.com (personal site)
http://lilypie.com/baby2/030814/1/5/0/-5/.png
http://lilypie.com/days/051017/0/0/1/-5/.png
Thanks Lori for the congratulations.. congrats to you too!!!
Maybe you'll get lucky and your little girl will be a great sleeper... .. One of my biggest fears is that my next baby will be considerably harder (sleeping, eating, disposition, etc) than Honor.. she was so easy in so many ways. We definitely had sleep issues later on, but I really have few complaints.
Good Luck again on whatever you decide.. I hope whatever decision you make, the transition won't be too hard on anyone.
Thanks Lori for the congratulations.. congrats to you too!!!
Maybe you'll get lucky and your little girl will be a great sleeper... .. One of my biggest fears is that my next baby will be considerably harder (sleeping, eating, disposition, etc) than Honor.. she was so easy in so many ways. We definitely had sleep issues later on, but I really have few complaints.
Good Luck again on whatever you decide.. I hope whatever decision you make, the transition won't be too hard on anyone.
Thanks Lori for the congratulations.. congrats to you too!!!
Maybe you'll get lucky and your little girl will be a great sleeper... .. One of my biggest fears is that my next baby will be considerably harder (sleeping, eating, disposition, etc) than Honor.. she was so easy in so many ways. We definitely had sleep issues later on, but I really have few complaints.
Good Luck again on whatever you decide.. I hope whatever decision you make, the transition won't be too hard on anyone.
Thanks Lori for the congratulations.. congrats to you too!!!
Maybe you'll get lucky and your little girl will be a great sleeper... .. One of my biggest fears is that my next baby will be considerably harder (sleeping, eating, disposition, etc) than Honor.. she was so easy in so many ways. We definitely had sleep issues later on, but I really have few complaints.
Good Luck again on whatever you decide.. I hope whatever decision you make, the transition won't be too hard on anyone.
Thanks Lori for the congratulations.. congrats to you too!!!
Maybe you'll get lucky and your little girl will be a great sleeper... .. One of my biggest fears is that my next baby will be considerably harder (sleeping, eating, disposition, etc) than Honor.. she was so easy in so many ways. We definitely had sleep issues later on, but I really have few complaints.
Good Luck again on whatever you decide.. I hope whatever decision you make, the transition won't be too hard on anyone.
Thanks Lori for the congratulations.. congrats to you too!!!
Maybe you'll get lucky and your little girl will be a great sleeper... .. One of my biggest fears is that my next baby will be considerably harder (sleeping, eating, disposition, etc) than Honor.. she was so easy in so many ways. We definitely had sleep issues later on, but I really have few complaints.
Good Luck again on whatever you decide.. I hope whatever decision you make, the transition won't be too hard on anyone.
Thanks Lori for the congratulations.. congrats to you too!!!
Maybe you'll get lucky and your little girl will be a great sleeper... .. One of my biggest fears is that my next baby will be considerably harder (sleeping, eating, disposition, etc) than Honor.. she was so easy in so many ways. We definitely had sleep issues later on, but I really have few complaints.
Good Luck again on whatever you decide.. I hope whatever decision you make, the transition won't be too hard on anyone.
Thanks Lori for the congratulations.. congrats to you too!!!
Maybe you'll get lucky and your little girl will be a great sleeper... .. One of my biggest fears is that my next baby will be considerably harder (sleeping, eating, disposition, etc) than Honor.. she was so easy in so many ways. We definitely had sleep issues later on, but I really have few complaints.
Good Luck again on whatever you decide.. I hope whatever decision you make, the transition won't be too hard on anyone.
Thanks Lori for the congratulations.. congrats to you too!!!
Maybe you'll get lucky and your little girl will be a great sleeper... .. One of my biggest fears is that my next baby will be considerably harder (sleeping, eating, disposition, etc) than Honor.. she was so easy in so many ways. We definitely had sleep issues later on, but I really have few complaints.
Good Luck again on whatever you decide.. I hope whatever decision you make, the transition won't be too hard on anyone.
Thanks Lori for the congratulations.. congrats to you too!!!
Maybe you'll get lucky and your little girl will be a great sleeper... .. One of my biggest fears is that my next baby will be considerably harder (sleeping, eating, disposition, etc) than Honor.. she was so easy in so many ways. We definitely had sleep issues later on, but I really have few complaints.
Good Luck again on whatever you decide.. I hope whatever decision you make, the transition won't be too hard on anyone.
Thanks Lori for the congratulations.. congrats to you too!!!
Maybe you'll get lucky and your little girl will be a great sleeper... .. One of my biggest fears is that my next baby will be considerably harder (sleeping, eating, disposition, etc) than Honor.. she was so easy in so many ways. We definitely had sleep issues later on, but I really have few complaints.
Good Luck again on whatever you decide.. I hope whatever decision you make, the transition won't be too hard on anyone.
Thanks Lori for the congratulations.. congrats to you too!!!
Maybe you'll get lucky and your little girl will be a great sleeper... .. One of my biggest fears is that my next baby will be considerably harder (sleeping, eating, disposition, etc) than Honor.. she was so easy in so many ways. We definitely had sleep issues later on, but I really have few complaints.
Good Luck again on whatever you decide.. I hope whatever decision you make, the transition won't be too hard on anyone.
Thanks Lori for the congratulations.. congrats to you too!!!
Maybe you'll get lucky and your little girl will be a great sleeper... .. One of my biggest fears is that my next baby will be considerably harder (sleeping, eating, disposition, etc) than Honor.. she was so easy in so many ways. We definitely had sleep issues later on, but I really have few complaints.
Good Luck again on whatever you decide.. I hope whatever decision you make, the transition won't be too hard on anyone.
Thanks Lori for the congratulations.. congrats to you too!!!
Maybe you'll get lucky and your little girl will be a great sleeper... .. One of my biggest fears is that my next baby will be considerably harder (sleeping, eating, disposition, etc) than Honor.. she was so easy in so many ways. We definitely had sleep issues later on, but I really have few complaints.
Good Luck again on whatever you decide.. I hope whatever decision you make, the transition won't be too hard on anyone.
Thanks Lori for the congratulations.. congrats to you too!!!
Maybe you'll get lucky and your little girl will be a great sleeper... .. One of my biggest fears is that my next baby will be considerably harder (sleeping, eating, disposition, etc) than Honor.. she was so easy in so many ways. We definitely had sleep issues later on, but I really have few complaints.
Good Luck again on whatever you decide.. I hope whatever decision you make, the transition won't be too hard on anyone.
Thanks Lori for the congratulations.. congrats to you too!!!
Maybe you'll get lucky and your little girl will be a great sleeper... .. One of my biggest fears is that my next baby will be considerably harder (sleeping, eating, disposition, etc) than Honor.. she was so easy in so many ways. We definitely had sleep issues later on, but I really have few complaints.
Good Luck again on whatever you decide.. I hope whatever decision you make, the transition won't be too hard on anyone.
Thanks Lori for the congratulations.. congrats to you too!!!
Maybe you'll get lucky and your little girl will be a great sleeper... .. One of my biggest fears is that my next baby will be considerably harder (sleeping, eating, disposition, etc) than Honor.. she was so easy in so many ways. We definitely had sleep issues later on, but I really have few complaints.
Good Luck again on whatever you decide.. I hope whatever decision you make, the transition won't be too hard on anyone.
Thanks Lori for the congratulations.. congrats to you too!!!
Maybe you'll get lucky and your little girl will be a great sleeper... .. One of my biggest fears is that my next baby will be considerably harder (sleeping, eating, disposition, etc) than Honor.. she was so easy in so many ways. We definitely had sleep issues later on, but I really have few complaints.
Good Luck again on whatever you decide.. I hope whatever decision you make, the transition won't be too hard on anyone.
Thanks Lori for the congratulations.. congrats to you too!!!
Maybe you'll get lucky and your little girl will be a great sleeper... .. One of my biggest fears is that my next baby will be considerably harder (sleeping, eating, disposition, etc) than Honor.. she was so easy in so many ways. We definitely had sleep issues later on, but I really have few complaints.
Good Luck again on whatever you decide.. I hope whatever decision you make, the transition won't be too hard on anyone.
Thanks Lori for the congratulations.. congrats to you too!!!
Maybe you'll get lucky and your little girl will be a great sleeper... .. One of my biggest fears is that my next baby will be considerably harder (sleeping, eating, disposition, etc) than Honor.. she was so easy in so many ways. We definitely had sleep issues later on, but I really have few complaints.
Good Luck again on whatever you decide.. I hope whatever decision you make, the transition won't be too hard on anyone.
Thanks Lori for the congratulations.. congrats to you too!!!
Maybe you'll get lucky and your little girl will be a great sleeper... .. One of my biggest fears is that my next baby will be considerably harder (sleeping, eating, disposition, etc) than Honor.. she was so easy in so many ways. We definitely had sleep issues later on, but I really have few complaints.
Good Luck again on whatever you decide.. I hope whatever decision you make, the transition won't be too hard on anyone.
Thanks Lori for the congratulations.. congrats to you too!!!
Maybe you'll get lucky and your little girl will be a great sleeper... .. One of my biggest fears is that my next baby will be considerably harder (sleeping, eating, disposition, etc) than Honor.. she was so easy in so many ways. We definitely had sleep issues later on, but I really have few complaints.
Good Luck again on whatever you decide.. I hope whatever decision you make, the transition won't be too hard on anyone.
Thanks Lori for the congratulations.. congrats to you too!!!
Maybe you'll get lucky and your little girl will be a great sleeper... .. One of my biggest fears is that my next baby will be considerably harder (sleeping, eating, disposition, etc) than Honor.. she was so easy in so many ways. We definitely had sleep issues later on, but I really have few complaints.
Good Luck again on whatever you decide.. I hope whatever decision you make, the transition won't be too hard on anyone.
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your input. I talked to DH last night about putting our little girl downstairs, and he seriously thought I was kidding. But I explained my reasoning and Karen, also suggested that maybe we should think about moving Charlie downstairs as well. I think he gets woken up a lot simply b/c the bathroom is right across the hall from him and the kitchen on the other side of his bedroom. If he's downstairs as well, that might limit wakings. Also, eventually I'd like for both of them to be down there together b/c the family room will be their area. So maybe it will be sooner rather than later. DH asked for some time to think about it but did mention that is she goes downstairs that she should go into the smaller room (currently our home office) b/c there is an entire wall of closets. I'm inclined to agree that eventually that will be the best room for her, however now there is no room to fit a crib and bed in there. So my plan to have a bed in her room will be shot out the window. We'll see what happens!
I guess my main concern that I didn't convey very well in my original post was not only that they'll be downstairs, but that I feel like they'll be less protected b/c of easier access. However, I thought about all of the families that live in ranch homes that have no upstairs at all....they seem to manage. Also, we have an alarm system on our house, so that helps ease my concern. But seriously, I still want to move. :)
Thanks again,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your input. I talked to DH last night about putting our little girl downstairs, and he seriously thought I was kidding. But I explained my reasoning and Karen, also suggested that maybe we should think about moving Charlie downstairs as well. I think he gets woken up a lot simply b/c the bathroom is right across the hall from him and the kitchen on the other side of his bedroom. If he's downstairs as well, that might limit wakings. Also, eventually I'd like for both of them to be down there together b/c the family room will be their area. So maybe it will be sooner rather than later. DH asked for some time to think about it but did mention that is she goes downstairs that she should go into the smaller room (currently our home office) b/c there is an entire wall of closets. I'm inclined to agree that eventually that will be the best room for her, however now there is no room to fit a crib and bed in there. So my plan to have a bed in her room will be shot out the window. We'll see what happens!
I guess my main concern that I didn't convey very well in my original post was not only that they'll be downstairs, but that I feel like they'll be less protected b/c of easier access. However, I thought about all of the families that live in ranch homes that have no upstairs at all....they seem to manage. Also, we have an alarm system on our house, so that helps ease my concern. But seriously, I still want to move. :)
Thanks again,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your input. I talked to DH last night about putting our little girl downstairs, and he seriously thought I was kidding. But I explained my reasoning and Karen, also suggested that maybe we should think about moving Charlie downstairs as well. I think he gets woken up a lot simply b/c the bathroom is right across the hall from him and the kitchen on the other side of his bedroom. If he's downstairs as well, that might limit wakings. Also, eventually I'd like for both of them to be down there together b/c the family room will be their area. So maybe it will be sooner rather than later. DH asked for some time to think about it but did mention that is she goes downstairs that she should go into the smaller room (currently our home office) b/c there is an entire wall of closets. I'm inclined to agree that eventually that will be the best room for her, however now there is no room to fit a crib and bed in there. So my plan to have a bed in her room will be shot out the window. We'll see what happens!
I guess my main concern that I didn't convey very well in my original post was not only that they'll be downstairs, but that I feel like they'll be less protected b/c of easier access. However, I thought about all of the families that live in ranch homes that have no upstairs at all....they seem to manage. Also, we have an alarm system on our house, so that helps ease my concern. But seriously, I still want to move. :)
Thanks again,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your input. I talked to DH last night about putting our little girl downstairs, and he seriously thought I was kidding. But I explained my reasoning and Karen, also suggested that maybe we should think about moving Charlie downstairs as well. I think he gets woken up a lot simply b/c the bathroom is right across the hall from him and the kitchen on the other side of his bedroom. If he's downstairs as well, that might limit wakings. Also, eventually I'd like for both of them to be down there together b/c the family room will be their area. So maybe it will be sooner rather than later. DH asked for some time to think about it but did mention that is she goes downstairs that she should go into the smaller room (currently our home office) b/c there is an entire wall of closets. I'm inclined to agree that eventually that will be the best room for her, however now there is no room to fit a crib and bed in there. So my plan to have a bed in her room will be shot out the window. We'll see what happens!
I guess my main concern that I didn't convey very well in my original post was not only that they'll be downstairs, but that I feel like they'll be less protected b/c of easier access. However, I thought about all of the families that live in ranch homes that have no upstairs at all....they seem to manage. Also, we have an alarm system on our house, so that helps ease my concern. But seriously, I still want to move. :)
Thanks again,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your input. I talked to DH last night about putting our little girl downstairs, and he seriously thought I was kidding. But I explained my reasoning and Karen, also suggested that maybe we should think about moving Charlie downstairs as well. I think he gets woken up a lot simply b/c the bathroom is right across the hall from him and the kitchen on the other side of his bedroom. If he's downstairs as well, that might limit wakings. Also, eventually I'd like for both of them to be down there together b/c the family room will be their area. So maybe it will be sooner rather than later. DH asked for some time to think about it but did mention that is she goes downstairs that she should go into the smaller room (currently our home office) b/c there is an entire wall of closets. I'm inclined to agree that eventually that will be the best room for her, however now there is no room to fit a crib and bed in there. So my plan to have a bed in her room will be shot out the window. We'll see what happens!
I guess my main concern that I didn't convey very well in my original post was not only that they'll be downstairs, but that I feel like they'll be less protected b/c of easier access. However, I thought about all of the families that live in ranch homes that have no upstairs at all....they seem to manage. Also, we have an alarm system on our house, so that helps ease my concern. But seriously, I still want to move. :)
Thanks again,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your input. I talked to DH last night about putting our little girl downstairs, and he seriously thought I was kidding. But I explained my reasoning and Karen, also suggested that maybe we should think about moving Charlie downstairs as well. I think he gets woken up a lot simply b/c the bathroom is right across the hall from him and the kitchen on the other side of his bedroom. If he's downstairs as well, that might limit wakings. Also, eventually I'd like for both of them to be down there together b/c the family room will be their area. So maybe it will be sooner rather than later. DH asked for some time to think about it but did mention that is she goes downstairs that she should go into the smaller room (currently our home office) b/c there is an entire wall of closets. I'm inclined to agree that eventually that will be the best room for her, however now there is no room to fit a crib and bed in there. So my plan to have a bed in her room will be shot out the window. We'll see what happens!
I guess my main concern that I didn't convey very well in my original post was not only that they'll be downstairs, but that I feel like they'll be less protected b/c of easier access. However, I thought about all of the families that live in ranch homes that have no upstairs at all....they seem to manage. Also, we have an alarm system on our house, so that helps ease my concern. But seriously, I still want to move. :)
Thanks again,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your input. I talked to DH last night about putting our little girl downstairs, and he seriously thought I was kidding. But I explained my reasoning and Karen, also suggested that maybe we should think about moving Charlie downstairs as well. I think he gets woken up a lot simply b/c the bathroom is right across the hall from him and the kitchen on the other side of his bedroom. If he's downstairs as well, that might limit wakings. Also, eventually I'd like for both of them to be down there together b/c the family room will be their area. So maybe it will be sooner rather than later. DH asked for some time to think about it but did mention that is she goes downstairs that she should go into the smaller room (currently our home office) b/c there is an entire wall of closets. I'm inclined to agree that eventually that will be the best room for her, however now there is no room to fit a crib and bed in there. So my plan to have a bed in her room will be shot out the window. We'll see what happens!
I guess my main concern that I didn't convey very well in my original post was not only that they'll be downstairs, but that I feel like they'll be less protected b/c of easier access. However, I thought about all of the families that live in ranch homes that have no upstairs at all....they seem to manage. Also, we have an alarm system on our house, so that helps ease my concern. But seriously, I still want to move. :)
Thanks again,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your input. I talked to DH last night about putting our little girl downstairs, and he seriously thought I was kidding. But I explained my reasoning and Karen, also suggested that maybe we should think about moving Charlie downstairs as well. I think he gets woken up a lot simply b/c the bathroom is right across the hall from him and the kitchen on the other side of his bedroom. If he's downstairs as well, that might limit wakings. Also, eventually I'd like for both of them to be down there together b/c the family room will be their area. So maybe it will be sooner rather than later. DH asked for some time to think about it but did mention that is she goes downstairs that she should go into the smaller room (currently our home office) b/c there is an entire wall of closets. I'm inclined to agree that eventually that will be the best room for her, however now there is no room to fit a crib and bed in there. So my plan to have a bed in her room will be shot out the window. We'll see what happens!
I guess my main concern that I didn't convey very well in my original post was not only that they'll be downstairs, but that I feel like they'll be less protected b/c of easier access. However, I thought about all of the families that live in ranch homes that have no upstairs at all....they seem to manage. Also, we have an alarm system on our house, so that helps ease my concern. But seriously, I still want to move. :)
Thanks again,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your input. I talked to DH last night about putting our little girl downstairs, and he seriously thought I was kidding. But I explained my reasoning and Karen, also suggested that maybe we should think about moving Charlie downstairs as well. I think he gets woken up a lot simply b/c the bathroom is right across the hall from him and the kitchen on the other side of his bedroom. If he's downstairs as well, that might limit wakings. Also, eventually I'd like for both of them to be down there together b/c the family room will be their area. So maybe it will be sooner rather than later. DH asked for some time to think about it but did mention that is she goes downstairs that she should go into the smaller room (currently our home office) b/c there is an entire wall of closets. I'm inclined to agree that eventually that will be the best room for her, however now there is no room to fit a crib and bed in there. So my plan to have a bed in her room will be shot out the window. We'll see what happens!
I guess my main concern that I didn't convey very well in my original post was not only that they'll be downstairs, but that I feel like they'll be less protected b/c of easier access. However, I thought about all of the families that live in ranch homes that have no upstairs at all....they seem to manage. Also, we have an alarm system on our house, so that helps ease my concern. But seriously, I still want to move. :)
Thanks again,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your input. I talked to DH last night about putting our little girl downstairs, and he seriously thought I was kidding. But I explained my reasoning and Karen, also suggested that maybe we should think about moving Charlie downstairs as well. I think he gets woken up a lot simply b/c the bathroom is right across the hall from him and the kitchen on the other side of his bedroom. If he's downstairs as well, that might limit wakings. Also, eventually I'd like for both of them to be down there together b/c the family room will be their area. So maybe it will be sooner rather than later. DH asked for some time to think about it but did mention that is she goes downstairs that she should go into the smaller room (currently our home office) b/c there is an entire wall of closets. I'm inclined to agree that eventually that will be the best room for her, however now there is no room to fit a crib and bed in there. So my plan to have a bed in her room will be shot out the window. We'll see what happens!
I guess my main concern that I didn't convey very well in my original post was not only that they'll be downstairs, but that I feel like they'll be less protected b/c of easier access. However, I thought about all of the families that live in ranch homes that have no upstairs at all....they seem to manage. Also, we have an alarm system on our house, so that helps ease my concern. But seriously, I still want to move. :)
Thanks again,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your input. I talked to DH last night about putting our little girl downstairs, and he seriously thought I was kidding. But I explained my reasoning and Karen, also suggested that maybe we should think about moving Charlie downstairs as well. I think he gets woken up a lot simply b/c the bathroom is right across the hall from him and the kitchen on the other side of his bedroom. If he's downstairs as well, that might limit wakings. Also, eventually I'd like for both of them to be down there together b/c the family room will be their area. So maybe it will be sooner rather than later. DH asked for some time to think about it but did mention that is she goes downstairs that she should go into the smaller room (currently our home office) b/c there is an entire wall of closets. I'm inclined to agree that eventually that will be the best room for her, however now there is no room to fit a crib and bed in there. So my plan to have a bed in her room will be shot out the window. We'll see what happens!
I guess my main concern that I didn't convey very well in my original post was not only that they'll be downstairs, but that I feel like they'll be less protected b/c of easier access. However, I thought about all of the families that live in ranch homes that have no upstairs at all....they seem to manage. Also, we have an alarm system on our house, so that helps ease my concern. But seriously, I still want to move. :)
Thanks again,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your input. I talked to DH last night about putting our little girl downstairs, and he seriously thought I was kidding. But I explained my reasoning and Karen, also suggested that maybe we should think about moving Charlie downstairs as well. I think he gets woken up a lot simply b/c the bathroom is right across the hall from him and the kitchen on the other side of his bedroom. If he's downstairs as well, that might limit wakings. Also, eventually I'd like for both of them to be down there together b/c the family room will be their area. So maybe it will be sooner rather than later. DH asked for some time to think about it but did mention that is she goes downstairs that she should go into the smaller room (currently our home office) b/c there is an entire wall of closets. I'm inclined to agree that eventually that will be the best room for her, however now there is no room to fit a crib and bed in there. So my plan to have a bed in her room will be shot out the window. We'll see what happens!
I guess my main concern that I didn't convey very well in my original post was not only that they'll be downstairs, but that I feel like they'll be less protected b/c of easier access. However, I thought about all of the families that live in ranch homes that have no upstairs at all....they seem to manage. Also, we have an alarm system on our house, so that helps ease my concern. But seriously, I still want to move. :)
Thanks again,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your input. I talked to DH last night about putting our little girl downstairs, and he seriously thought I was kidding. But I explained my reasoning and Karen, also suggested that maybe we should think about moving Charlie downstairs as well. I think he gets woken up a lot simply b/c the bathroom is right across the hall from him and the kitchen on the other side of his bedroom. If he's downstairs as well, that might limit wakings. Also, eventually I'd like for both of them to be down there together b/c the family room will be their area. So maybe it will be sooner rather than later. DH asked for some time to think about it but did mention that is she goes downstairs that she should go into the smaller room (currently our home office) b/c there is an entire wall of closets. I'm inclined to agree that eventually that will be the best room for her, however now there is no room to fit a crib and bed in there. So my plan to have a bed in her room will be shot out the window. We'll see what happens!
I guess my main concern that I didn't convey very well in my original post was not only that they'll be downstairs, but that I feel like they'll be less protected b/c of easier access. However, I thought about all of the families that live in ranch homes that have no upstairs at all....they seem to manage. Also, we have an alarm system on our house, so that helps ease my concern. But seriously, I still want to move. :)
Thanks again,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your input. I talked to DH last night about putting our little girl downstairs, and he seriously thought I was kidding. But I explained my reasoning and Karen, also suggested that maybe we should think about moving Charlie downstairs as well. I think he gets woken up a lot simply b/c the bathroom is right across the hall from him and the kitchen on the other side of his bedroom. If he's downstairs as well, that might limit wakings. Also, eventually I'd like for both of them to be down there together b/c the family room will be their area. So maybe it will be sooner rather than later. DH asked for some time to think about it but did mention that is she goes downstairs that she should go into the smaller room (currently our home office) b/c there is an entire wall of closets. I'm inclined to agree that eventually that will be the best room for her, however now there is no room to fit a crib and bed in there. So my plan to have a bed in her room will be shot out the window. We'll see what happens!
I guess my main concern that I didn't convey very well in my original post was not only that they'll be downstairs, but that I feel like they'll be less protected b/c of easier access. However, I thought about all of the families that live in ranch homes that have no upstairs at all....they seem to manage. Also, we have an alarm system on our house, so that helps ease my concern. But seriously, I still want to move. :)
Thanks again,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your input. I talked to DH last night about putting our little girl downstairs, and he seriously thought I was kidding. But I explained my reasoning and Karen, also suggested that maybe we should think about moving Charlie downstairs as well. I think he gets woken up a lot simply b/c the bathroom is right across the hall from him and the kitchen on the other side of his bedroom. If he's downstairs as well, that might limit wakings. Also, eventually I'd like for both of them to be down there together b/c the family room will be their area. So maybe it will be sooner rather than later. DH asked for some time to think about it but did mention that is she goes downstairs that she should go into the smaller room (currently our home office) b/c there is an entire wall of closets. I'm inclined to agree that eventually that will be the best room for her, however now there is no room to fit a crib and bed in there. So my plan to have a bed in her room will be shot out the window. We'll see what happens!
I guess my main concern that I didn't convey very well in my original post was not only that they'll be downstairs, but that I feel like they'll be less protected b/c of easier access. However, I thought about all of the families that live in ranch homes that have no upstairs at all....they seem to manage. Also, we have an alarm system on our house, so that helps ease my concern. But seriously, I still want to move. :)
Thanks again,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your input. I talked to DH last night about putting our little girl downstairs, and he seriously thought I was kidding. But I explained my reasoning and Karen, also suggested that maybe we should think about moving Charlie downstairs as well. I think he gets woken up a lot simply b/c the bathroom is right across the hall from him and the kitchen on the other side of his bedroom. If he's downstairs as well, that might limit wakings. Also, eventually I'd like for both of them to be down there together b/c the family room will be their area. So maybe it will be sooner rather than later. DH asked for some time to think about it but did mention that is she goes downstairs that she should go into the smaller room (currently our home office) b/c there is an entire wall of closets. I'm inclined to agree that eventually that will be the best room for her, however now there is no room to fit a crib and bed in there. So my plan to have a bed in her room will be shot out the window. We'll see what happens!
I guess my main concern that I didn't convey very well in my original post was not only that they'll be downstairs, but that I feel like they'll be less protected b/c of easier access. However, I thought about all of the families that live in ranch homes that have no upstairs at all....they seem to manage. Also, we have an alarm system on our house, so that helps ease my concern. But seriously, I still want to move. :)
Thanks again,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your input. I talked to DH last night about putting our little girl downstairs, and he seriously thought I was kidding. But I explained my reasoning and Karen, also suggested that maybe we should think about moving Charlie downstairs as well. I think he gets woken up a lot simply b/c the bathroom is right across the hall from him and the kitchen on the other side of his bedroom. If he's downstairs as well, that might limit wakings. Also, eventually I'd like for both of them to be down there together b/c the family room will be their area. So maybe it will be sooner rather than later. DH asked for some time to think about it but did mention that is she goes downstairs that she should go into the smaller room (currently our home office) b/c there is an entire wall of closets. I'm inclined to agree that eventually that will be the best room for her, however now there is no room to fit a crib and bed in there. So my plan to have a bed in her room will be shot out the window. We'll see what happens!
I guess my main concern that I didn't convey very well in my original post was not only that they'll be downstairs, but that I feel like they'll be less protected b/c of easier access. However, I thought about all of the families that live in ranch homes that have no upstairs at all....they seem to manage. Also, we have an alarm system on our house, so that helps ease my concern. But seriously, I still want to move. :)
Thanks again,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your input. I talked to DH last night about putting our little girl downstairs, and he seriously thought I was kidding. But I explained my reasoning and Karen, also suggested that maybe we should think about moving Charlie downstairs as well. I think he gets woken up a lot simply b/c the bathroom is right across the hall from him and the kitchen on the other side of his bedroom. If he's downstairs as well, that might limit wakings. Also, eventually I'd like for both of them to be down there together b/c the family room will be their area. So maybe it will be sooner rather than later. DH asked for some time to think about it but did mention that is she goes downstairs that she should go into the smaller room (currently our home office) b/c there is an entire wall of closets. I'm inclined to agree that eventually that will be the best room for her, however now there is no room to fit a crib and bed in there. So my plan to have a bed in her room will be shot out the window. We'll see what happens!
I guess my main concern that I didn't convey very well in my original post was not only that they'll be downstairs, but that I feel like they'll be less protected b/c of easier access. However, I thought about all of the families that live in ranch homes that have no upstairs at all....they seem to manage. Also, we have an alarm system on our house, so that helps ease my concern. But seriously, I still want to move. :)
Thanks again,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your input. I talked to DH last night about putting our little girl downstairs, and he seriously thought I was kidding. But I explained my reasoning and Karen, also suggested that maybe we should think about moving Charlie downstairs as well. I think he gets woken up a lot simply b/c the bathroom is right across the hall from him and the kitchen on the other side of his bedroom. If he's downstairs as well, that might limit wakings. Also, eventually I'd like for both of them to be down there together b/c the family room will be their area. So maybe it will be sooner rather than later. DH asked for some time to think about it but did mention that is she goes downstairs that she should go into the smaller room (currently our home office) b/c there is an entire wall of closets. I'm inclined to agree that eventually that will be the best room for her, however now there is no room to fit a crib and bed in there. So my plan to have a bed in her room will be shot out the window. We'll see what happens!
I guess my main concern that I didn't convey very well in my original post was not only that they'll be downstairs, but that I feel like they'll be less protected b/c of easier access. However, I thought about all of the families that live in ranch homes that have no upstairs at all....they seem to manage. Also, we have an alarm system on our house, so that helps ease my concern. But seriously, I still want to move. :)
Thanks again,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your input. I talked to DH last night about putting our little girl downstairs, and he seriously thought I was kidding. But I explained my reasoning and Karen, also suggested that maybe we should think about moving Charlie downstairs as well. I think he gets woken up a lot simply b/c the bathroom is right across the hall from him and the kitchen on the other side of his bedroom. If he's downstairs as well, that might limit wakings. Also, eventually I'd like for both of them to be down there together b/c the family room will be their area. So maybe it will be sooner rather than later. DH asked for some time to think about it but did mention that is she goes downstairs that she should go into the smaller room (currently our home office) b/c there is an entire wall of closets. I'm inclined to agree that eventually that will be the best room for her, however now there is no room to fit a crib and bed in there. So my plan to have a bed in her room will be shot out the window. We'll see what happens!
I guess my main concern that I didn't convey very well in my original post was not only that they'll be downstairs, but that I feel like they'll be less protected b/c of easier access. However, I thought about all of the families that live in ranch homes that have no upstairs at all....they seem to manage. Also, we have an alarm system on our house, so that helps ease my concern. But seriously, I still want to move. :)
Thanks again,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your input. I talked to DH last night about putting our little girl downstairs, and he seriously thought I was kidding. But I explained my reasoning and Karen, also suggested that maybe we should think about moving Charlie downstairs as well. I think he gets woken up a lot simply b/c the bathroom is right across the hall from him and the kitchen on the other side of his bedroom. If he's downstairs as well, that might limit wakings. Also, eventually I'd like for both of them to be down there together b/c the family room will be their area. So maybe it will be sooner rather than later. DH asked for some time to think about it but did mention that is she goes downstairs that she should go into the smaller room (currently our home office) b/c there is an entire wall of closets. I'm inclined to agree that eventually that will be the best room for her, however now there is no room to fit a crib and bed in there. So my plan to have a bed in her room will be shot out the window. We'll see what happens!
I guess my main concern that I didn't convey very well in my original post was not only that they'll be downstairs, but that I feel like they'll be less protected b/c of easier access. However, I thought about all of the families that live in ranch homes that have no upstairs at all....they seem to manage. Also, we have an alarm system on our house, so that helps ease my concern. But seriously, I still want to move. :)
Thanks again,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your input. I talked to DH last night about putting our little girl downstairs, and he seriously thought I was kidding. But I explained my reasoning and Karen, also suggested that maybe we should think about moving Charlie downstairs as well. I think he gets woken up a lot simply b/c the bathroom is right across the hall from him and the kitchen on the other side of his bedroom. If he's downstairs as well, that might limit wakings. Also, eventually I'd like for both of them to be down there together b/c the family room will be their area. So maybe it will be sooner rather than later. DH asked for some time to think about it but did mention that is she goes downstairs that she should go into the smaller room (currently our home office) b/c there is an entire wall of closets. I'm inclined to agree that eventually that will be the best room for her, however now there is no room to fit a crib and bed in there. So my plan to have a bed in her room will be shot out the window. We'll see what happens!
I guess my main concern that I didn't convey very well in my original post was not only that they'll be downstairs, but that I feel like they'll be less protected b/c of easier access. However, I thought about all of the families that live in ranch homes that have no upstairs at all....they seem to manage. Also, we have an alarm system on our house, so that helps ease my concern. But seriously, I still want to move. :)
Thanks again,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 07:00 AM
Thank you so much for your input. I talked to DH last night about putting our little girl downstairs, and he seriously thought I was kidding. But I explained my reasoning and Karen, also suggested that maybe we should think about moving Charlie downstairs as well. I think he gets woken up a lot simply b/c the bathroom is right across the hall from him and the kitchen on the other side of his bedroom. If he's downstairs as well, that might limit wakings. Also, eventually I'd like for both of them to be down there together b/c the family room will be their area. So maybe it will be sooner rather than later. DH asked for some time to think about it but did mention that is she goes downstairs that she should go into the smaller room (currently our home office) b/c there is an entire wall of closets. I'm inclined to agree that eventually that will be the best room for her, however now there is no room to fit a crib and bed in there. So my plan to have a bed in her room will be shot out the window. We'll see what happens!
I guess my main concern that I didn't convey very well in my original post was not only that they'll be downstairs, but that I feel like they'll be less protected b/c of easier access. However, I thought about all of the families that live in ranch homes that have no upstairs at all....they seem to manage. Also, we have an alarm system on our house, so that helps ease my concern. But seriously, I still want to move. :)
Thanks again,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
bostonsmama
06-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Maybe I'm going to make a genderization here, but I don't know if girls inherently need more closet space and less bedroom space. The statistics show that boys are in their rooms less because they are frequently playing rough outdoors or in a larger play area. Girls are more likely to play quietly in their own rooms with other girls (friends).
During my childhood, my eldest brother got the biggest room, and he was almost never in there (until he got a lot older-like 16 years old), because he was always playing outside. I, OTOH, liked to play dolls/house/dress up in my room, and space was always a concern. Us girls were constantly moving our dolls into the living room, which of course upset my mom b/c it would mess up the living area.
I don't know...just my 2 cents. If the plan was to put a bed in with the crib to lie with your daughter, then pick a room that can accomplish that. If you move later, than it really becomes a non-issue for worrying about closet space. (I did just fine with my medium sized closet and dresser). With the options to maximize closet space today, it won't even be an issue.
L
bostonsmama
06-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Maybe I'm going to make a genderization here, but I don't know if girls inherently need more closet space and less bedroom space. The statistics show that boys are in their rooms less because they are frequently playing rough outdoors or in a larger play area. Girls are more likely to play quietly in their own rooms with other girls (friends).
During my childhood, my eldest brother got the biggest room, and he was almost never in there (until he got a lot older-like 16 years old), because he was always playing outside. I, OTOH, liked to play dolls/house/dress up in my room, and space was always a concern. Us girls were constantly moving our dolls into the living room, which of course upset my mom b/c it would mess up the living area.
I don't know...just my 2 cents. If the plan was to put a bed in with the crib to lie with your daughter, then pick a room that can accomplish that. If you move later, than it really becomes a non-issue for worrying about closet space. (I did just fine with my medium sized closet and dresser). With the options to maximize closet space today, it won't even be an issue.
L
bostonsmama
06-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Maybe I'm going to make a genderization here, but I don't know if girls inherently need more closet space and less bedroom space. The statistics show that boys are in their rooms less because they are frequently playing rough outdoors or in a larger play area. Girls are more likely to play quietly in their own rooms with other girls (friends).
During my childhood, my eldest brother got the biggest room, and he was almost never in there (until he got a lot older-like 16 years old), because he was always playing outside. I, OTOH, liked to play dolls/house/dress up in my room, and space was always a concern. Us girls were constantly moving our dolls into the living room, which of course upset my mom b/c it would mess up the living area.
I don't know...just my 2 cents. If the plan was to put a bed in with the crib to lie with your daughter, then pick a room that can accomplish that. If you move later, than it really becomes a non-issue for worrying about closet space. (I did just fine with my medium sized closet and dresser). With the options to maximize closet space today, it won't even be an issue.
L
bostonsmama
06-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Maybe I'm going to make a genderization here, but I don't know if girls inherently need more closet space and less bedroom space. The statistics show that boys are in their rooms less because they are frequently playing rough outdoors or in a larger play area. Girls are more likely to play quietly in their own rooms with other girls (friends).
During my childhood, my eldest brother got the biggest room, and he was almost never in there (until he got a lot older-like 16 years old), because he was always playing outside. I, OTOH, liked to play dolls/house/dress up in my room, and space was always a concern. Us girls were constantly moving our dolls into the living room, which of course upset my mom b/c it would mess up the living area.
I don't know...just my 2 cents. If the plan was to put a bed in with the crib to lie with your daughter, then pick a room that can accomplish that. If you move later, than it really becomes a non-issue for worrying about closet space. (I did just fine with my medium sized closet and dresser). With the options to maximize closet space today, it won't even be an issue.
L
bostonsmama
06-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Maybe I'm going to make a genderization here, but I don't know if girls inherently need more closet space and less bedroom space. The statistics show that boys are in their rooms less because they are frequently playing rough outdoors or in a larger play area. Girls are more likely to play quietly in their own rooms with other girls (friends).
During my childhood, my eldest brother got the biggest room, and he was almost never in there (until he got a lot older-like 16 years old), because he was always playing outside. I, OTOH, liked to play dolls/house/dress up in my room, and space was always a concern. Us girls were constantly moving our dolls into the living room, which of course upset my mom b/c it would mess up the living area.
I don't know...just my 2 cents. If the plan was to put a bed in with the crib to lie with your daughter, then pick a room that can accomplish that. If you move later, than it really becomes a non-issue for worrying about closet space. (I did just fine with my medium sized closet and dresser). With the options to maximize closet space today, it won't even be an issue.
L
bostonsmama
06-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Maybe I'm going to make a genderization here, but I don't know if girls inherently need more closet space and less bedroom space. The statistics show that boys are in their rooms less because they are frequently playing rough outdoors or in a larger play area. Girls are more likely to play quietly in their own rooms with other girls (friends).
During my childhood, my eldest brother got the biggest room, and he was almost never in there (until he got a lot older-like 16 years old), because he was always playing outside. I, OTOH, liked to play dolls/house/dress up in my room, and space was always a concern. Us girls were constantly moving our dolls into the living room, which of course upset my mom b/c it would mess up the living area.
I don't know...just my 2 cents. If the plan was to put a bed in with the crib to lie with your daughter, then pick a room that can accomplish that. If you move later, than it really becomes a non-issue for worrying about closet space. (I did just fine with my medium sized closet and dresser). With the options to maximize closet space today, it won't even be an issue.
L
bostonsmama
06-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Maybe I'm going to make a genderization here, but I don't know if girls inherently need more closet space and less bedroom space. The statistics show that boys are in their rooms less because they are frequently playing rough outdoors or in a larger play area. Girls are more likely to play quietly in their own rooms with other girls (friends).
During my childhood, my eldest brother got the biggest room, and he was almost never in there (until he got a lot older-like 16 years old), because he was always playing outside. I, OTOH, liked to play dolls/house/dress up in my room, and space was always a concern. Us girls were constantly moving our dolls into the living room, which of course upset my mom b/c it would mess up the living area.
I don't know...just my 2 cents. If the plan was to put a bed in with the crib to lie with your daughter, then pick a room that can accomplish that. If you move later, than it really becomes a non-issue for worrying about closet space. (I did just fine with my medium sized closet and dresser). With the options to maximize closet space today, it won't even be an issue.
L
bostonsmama
06-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Maybe I'm going to make a genderization here, but I don't know if girls inherently need more closet space and less bedroom space. The statistics show that boys are in their rooms less because they are frequently playing rough outdoors or in a larger play area. Girls are more likely to play quietly in their own rooms with other girls (friends).
During my childhood, my eldest brother got the biggest room, and he was almost never in there (until he got a lot older-like 16 years old), because he was always playing outside. I, OTOH, liked to play dolls/house/dress up in my room, and space was always a concern. Us girls were constantly moving our dolls into the living room, which of course upset my mom b/c it would mess up the living area.
I don't know...just my 2 cents. If the plan was to put a bed in with the crib to lie with your daughter, then pick a room that can accomplish that. If you move later, than it really becomes a non-issue for worrying about closet space. (I did just fine with my medium sized closet and dresser). With the options to maximize closet space today, it won't even be an issue.
L
bostonsmama
06-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Maybe I'm going to make a genderization here, but I don't know if girls inherently need more closet space and less bedroom space. The statistics show that boys are in their rooms less because they are frequently playing rough outdoors or in a larger play area. Girls are more likely to play quietly in their own rooms with other girls (friends).
During my childhood, my eldest brother got the biggest room, and he was almost never in there (until he got a lot older-like 16 years old), because he was always playing outside. I, OTOH, liked to play dolls/house/dress up in my room, and space was always a concern. Us girls were constantly moving our dolls into the living room, which of course upset my mom b/c it would mess up the living area.
I don't know...just my 2 cents. If the plan was to put a bed in with the crib to lie with your daughter, then pick a room that can accomplish that. If you move later, than it really becomes a non-issue for worrying about closet space. (I did just fine with my medium sized closet and dresser). With the options to maximize closet space today, it won't even be an issue.
L
bostonsmama
06-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Maybe I'm going to make a genderization here, but I don't know if girls inherently need more closet space and less bedroom space. The statistics show that boys are in their rooms less because they are frequently playing rough outdoors or in a larger play area. Girls are more likely to play quietly in their own rooms with other girls (friends).
During my childhood, my eldest brother got the biggest room, and he was almost never in there (until he got a lot older-like 16 years old), because he was always playing outside. I, OTOH, liked to play dolls/house/dress up in my room, and space was always a concern. Us girls were constantly moving our dolls into the living room, which of course upset my mom b/c it would mess up the living area.
I don't know...just my 2 cents. If the plan was to put a bed in with the crib to lie with your daughter, then pick a room that can accomplish that. If you move later, than it really becomes a non-issue for worrying about closet space. (I did just fine with my medium sized closet and dresser). With the options to maximize closet space today, it won't even be an issue.
L
bostonsmama
06-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Maybe I'm going to make a genderization here, but I don't know if girls inherently need more closet space and less bedroom space. The statistics show that boys are in their rooms less because they are frequently playing rough outdoors or in a larger play area. Girls are more likely to play quietly in their own rooms with other girls (friends).
During my childhood, my eldest brother got the biggest room, and he was almost never in there (until he got a lot older-like 16 years old), because he was always playing outside. I, OTOH, liked to play dolls/house/dress up in my room, and space was always a concern. Us girls were constantly moving our dolls into the living room, which of course upset my mom b/c it would mess up the living area.
I don't know...just my 2 cents. If the plan was to put a bed in with the crib to lie with your daughter, then pick a room that can accomplish that. If you move later, than it really becomes a non-issue for worrying about closet space. (I did just fine with my medium sized closet and dresser). With the options to maximize closet space today, it won't even be an issue.
L
bostonsmama
06-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Maybe I'm going to make a genderization here, but I don't know if girls inherently need more closet space and less bedroom space. The statistics show that boys are in their rooms less because they are frequently playing rough outdoors or in a larger play area. Girls are more likely to play quietly in their own rooms with other girls (friends).
During my childhood, my eldest brother got the biggest room, and he was almost never in there (until he got a lot older-like 16 years old), because he was always playing outside. I, OTOH, liked to play dolls/house/dress up in my room, and space was always a concern. Us girls were constantly moving our dolls into the living room, which of course upset my mom b/c it would mess up the living area.
I don't know...just my 2 cents. If the plan was to put a bed in with the crib to lie with your daughter, then pick a room that can accomplish that. If you move later, than it really becomes a non-issue for worrying about closet space. (I did just fine with my medium sized closet and dresser). With the options to maximize closet space today, it won't even be an issue.
L
bostonsmama
06-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Maybe I'm going to make a genderization here, but I don't know if girls inherently need more closet space and less bedroom space. The statistics show that boys are in their rooms less because they are frequently playing rough outdoors or in a larger play area. Girls are more likely to play quietly in their own rooms with other girls (friends).
During my childhood, my eldest brother got the biggest room, and he was almost never in there (until he got a lot older-like 16 years old), because he was always playing outside. I, OTOH, liked to play dolls/house/dress up in my room, and space was always a concern. Us girls were constantly moving our dolls into the living room, which of course upset my mom b/c it would mess up the living area.
I don't know...just my 2 cents. If the plan was to put a bed in with the crib to lie with your daughter, then pick a room that can accomplish that. If you move later, than it really becomes a non-issue for worrying about closet space. (I did just fine with my medium sized closet and dresser). With the options to maximize closet space today, it won't even be an issue.
L
bostonsmama
06-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Maybe I'm going to make a genderization here, but I don't know if girls inherently need more closet space and less bedroom space. The statistics show that boys are in their rooms less because they are frequently playing rough outdoors or in a larger play area. Girls are more likely to play quietly in their own rooms with other girls (friends).
During my childhood, my eldest brother got the biggest room, and he was almost never in there (until he got a lot older-like 16 years old), because he was always playing outside. I, OTOH, liked to play dolls/house/dress up in my room, and space was always a concern. Us girls were constantly moving our dolls into the living room, which of course upset my mom b/c it would mess up the living area.
I don't know...just my 2 cents. If the plan was to put a bed in with the crib to lie with your daughter, then pick a room that can accomplish that. If you move later, than it really becomes a non-issue for worrying about closet space. (I did just fine with my medium sized closet and dresser). With the options to maximize closet space today, it won't even be an issue.
L
bostonsmama
06-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Maybe I'm going to make a genderization here, but I don't know if girls inherently need more closet space and less bedroom space. The statistics show that boys are in their rooms less because they are frequently playing rough outdoors or in a larger play area. Girls are more likely to play quietly in their own rooms with other girls (friends).
During my childhood, my eldest brother got the biggest room, and he was almost never in there (until he got a lot older-like 16 years old), because he was always playing outside. I, OTOH, liked to play dolls/house/dress up in my room, and space was always a concern. Us girls were constantly moving our dolls into the living room, which of course upset my mom b/c it would mess up the living area.
I don't know...just my 2 cents. If the plan was to put a bed in with the crib to lie with your daughter, then pick a room that can accomplish that. If you move later, than it really becomes a non-issue for worrying about closet space. (I did just fine with my medium sized closet and dresser). With the options to maximize closet space today, it won't even be an issue.
L
bostonsmama
06-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Maybe I'm going to make a genderization here, but I don't know if girls inherently need more closet space and less bedroom space. The statistics show that boys are in their rooms less because they are frequently playing rough outdoors or in a larger play area. Girls are more likely to play quietly in their own rooms with other girls (friends).
During my childhood, my eldest brother got the biggest room, and he was almost never in there (until he got a lot older-like 16 years old), because he was always playing outside. I, OTOH, liked to play dolls/house/dress up in my room, and space was always a concern. Us girls were constantly moving our dolls into the living room, which of course upset my mom b/c it would mess up the living area.
I don't know...just my 2 cents. If the plan was to put a bed in with the crib to lie with your daughter, then pick a room that can accomplish that. If you move later, than it really becomes a non-issue for worrying about closet space. (I did just fine with my medium sized closet and dresser). With the options to maximize closet space today, it won't even be an issue.
L
bostonsmama
06-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Maybe I'm going to make a genderization here, but I don't know if girls inherently need more closet space and less bedroom space. The statistics show that boys are in their rooms less because they are frequently playing rough outdoors or in a larger play area. Girls are more likely to play quietly in their own rooms with other girls (friends).
During my childhood, my eldest brother got the biggest room, and he was almost never in there (until he got a lot older-like 16 years old), because he was always playing outside. I, OTOH, liked to play dolls/house/dress up in my room, and space was always a concern. Us girls were constantly moving our dolls into the living room, which of course upset my mom b/c it would mess up the living area.
I don't know...just my 2 cents. If the plan was to put a bed in with the crib to lie with your daughter, then pick a room that can accomplish that. If you move later, than it really becomes a non-issue for worrying about closet space. (I did just fine with my medium sized closet and dresser). With the options to maximize closet space today, it won't even be an issue.
L
bostonsmama
06-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Maybe I'm going to make a genderization here, but I don't know if girls inherently need more closet space and less bedroom space. The statistics show that boys are in their rooms less because they are frequently playing rough outdoors or in a larger play area. Girls are more likely to play quietly in their own rooms with other girls (friends).
During my childhood, my eldest brother got the biggest room, and he was almost never in there (until he got a lot older-like 16 years old), because he was always playing outside. I, OTOH, liked to play dolls/house/dress up in my room, and space was always a concern. Us girls were constantly moving our dolls into the living room, which of course upset my mom b/c it would mess up the living area.
I don't know...just my 2 cents. If the plan was to put a bed in with the crib to lie with your daughter, then pick a room that can accomplish that. If you move later, than it really becomes a non-issue for worrying about closet space. (I did just fine with my medium sized closet and dresser). With the options to maximize closet space today, it won't even be an issue.
L
bostonsmama
06-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Maybe I'm going to make a genderization here, but I don't know if girls inherently need more closet space and less bedroom space. The statistics show that boys are in their rooms less because they are frequently playing rough outdoors or in a larger play area. Girls are more likely to play quietly in their own rooms with other girls (friends).
During my childhood, my eldest brother got the biggest room, and he was almost never in there (until he got a lot older-like 16 years old), because he was always playing outside. I, OTOH, liked to play dolls/house/dress up in my room, and space was always a concern. Us girls were constantly moving our dolls into the living room, which of course upset my mom b/c it would mess up the living area.
I don't know...just my 2 cents. If the plan was to put a bed in with the crib to lie with your daughter, then pick a room that can accomplish that. If you move later, than it really becomes a non-issue for worrying about closet space. (I did just fine with my medium sized closet and dresser). With the options to maximize closet space today, it won't even be an issue.
L
bostonsmama
06-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Maybe I'm going to make a genderization here, but I don't know if girls inherently need more closet space and less bedroom space. The statistics show that boys are in their rooms less because they are frequently playing rough outdoors or in a larger play area. Girls are more likely to play quietly in their own rooms with other girls (friends).
During my childhood, my eldest brother got the biggest room, and he was almost never in there (until he got a lot older-like 16 years old), because he was always playing outside. I, OTOH, liked to play dolls/house/dress up in my room, and space was always a concern. Us girls were constantly moving our dolls into the living room, which of course upset my mom b/c it would mess up the living area.
I don't know...just my 2 cents. If the plan was to put a bed in with the crib to lie with your daughter, then pick a room that can accomplish that. If you move later, than it really becomes a non-issue for worrying about closet space. (I did just fine with my medium sized closet and dresser). With the options to maximize closet space today, it won't even be an issue.
L
bostonsmama
06-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Maybe I'm going to make a genderization here, but I don't know if girls inherently need more closet space and less bedroom space. The statistics show that boys are in their rooms less because they are frequently playing rough outdoors or in a larger play area. Girls are more likely to play quietly in their own rooms with other girls (friends).
During my childhood, my eldest brother got the biggest room, and he was almost never in there (until he got a lot older-like 16 years old), because he was always playing outside. I, OTOH, liked to play dolls/house/dress up in my room, and space was always a concern. Us girls were constantly moving our dolls into the living room, which of course upset my mom b/c it would mess up the living area.
I don't know...just my 2 cents. If the plan was to put a bed in with the crib to lie with your daughter, then pick a room that can accomplish that. If you move later, than it really becomes a non-issue for worrying about closet space. (I did just fine with my medium sized closet and dresser). With the options to maximize closet space today, it won't even be an issue.
L
bostonsmama
06-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Maybe I'm going to make a genderization here, but I don't know if girls inherently need more closet space and less bedroom space. The statistics show that boys are in their rooms less because they are frequently playing rough outdoors or in a larger play area. Girls are more likely to play quietly in their own rooms with other girls (friends).
During my childhood, my eldest brother got the biggest room, and he was almost never in there (until he got a lot older-like 16 years old), because he was always playing outside. I, OTOH, liked to play dolls/house/dress up in my room, and space was always a concern. Us girls were constantly moving our dolls into the living room, which of course upset my mom b/c it would mess up the living area.
I don't know...just my 2 cents. If the plan was to put a bed in with the crib to lie with your daughter, then pick a room that can accomplish that. If you move later, than it really becomes a non-issue for worrying about closet space. (I did just fine with my medium sized closet and dresser). With the options to maximize closet space today, it won't even be an issue.
L
bostonsmama
06-02-2005, 09:56 AM
Maybe I'm going to make a genderization here, but I don't know if girls inherently need more closet space and less bedroom space. The statistics show that boys are in their rooms less because they are frequently playing rough outdoors or in a larger play area. Girls are more likely to play quietly in their own rooms with other girls (friends).
During my childhood, my eldest brother got the biggest room, and he was almost never in there (until he got a lot older-like 16 years old), because he was always playing outside. I, OTOH, liked to play dolls/house/dress up in my room, and space was always a concern. Us girls were constantly moving our dolls into the living room, which of course upset my mom b/c it would mess up the living area.
I don't know...just my 2 cents. If the plan was to put a bed in with the crib to lie with your daughter, then pick a room that can accomplish that. If you move later, than it really becomes a non-issue for worrying about closet space. (I did just fine with my medium sized closet and dresser). With the options to maximize closet space today, it won't even be an issue.
L
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 10:54 AM
Good point Larissa. My mother and I were actually just talking about this. I know that eventually (read teenage years) more closet space would be more beneficial, but in the immediate future, it's really not necessary. I'll mention this when DH and I talk about it again.
Thanks,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 10:54 AM
Good point Larissa. My mother and I were actually just talking about this. I know that eventually (read teenage years) more closet space would be more beneficial, but in the immediate future, it's really not necessary. I'll mention this when DH and I talk about it again.
Thanks,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 10:54 AM
Good point Larissa. My mother and I were actually just talking about this. I know that eventually (read teenage years) more closet space would be more beneficial, but in the immediate future, it's really not necessary. I'll mention this when DH and I talk about it again.
Thanks,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 10:54 AM
Good point Larissa. My mother and I were actually just talking about this. I know that eventually (read teenage years) more closet space would be more beneficial, but in the immediate future, it's really not necessary. I'll mention this when DH and I talk about it again.
Thanks,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 10:54 AM
Good point Larissa. My mother and I were actually just talking about this. I know that eventually (read teenage years) more closet space would be more beneficial, but in the immediate future, it's really not necessary. I'll mention this when DH and I talk about it again.
Thanks,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 10:54 AM
Good point Larissa. My mother and I were actually just talking about this. I know that eventually (read teenage years) more closet space would be more beneficial, but in the immediate future, it's really not necessary. I'll mention this when DH and I talk about it again.
Thanks,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 10:54 AM
Good point Larissa. My mother and I were actually just talking about this. I know that eventually (read teenage years) more closet space would be more beneficial, but in the immediate future, it's really not necessary. I'll mention this when DH and I talk about it again.
Thanks,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 10:54 AM
Good point Larissa. My mother and I were actually just talking about this. I know that eventually (read teenage years) more closet space would be more beneficial, but in the immediate future, it's really not necessary. I'll mention this when DH and I talk about it again.
Thanks,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 10:54 AM
Good point Larissa. My mother and I were actually just talking about this. I know that eventually (read teenage years) more closet space would be more beneficial, but in the immediate future, it's really not necessary. I'll mention this when DH and I talk about it again.
Thanks,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 10:54 AM
Good point Larissa. My mother and I were actually just talking about this. I know that eventually (read teenage years) more closet space would be more beneficial, but in the immediate future, it's really not necessary. I'll mention this when DH and I talk about it again.
Thanks,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 10:54 AM
Good point Larissa. My mother and I were actually just talking about this. I know that eventually (read teenage years) more closet space would be more beneficial, but in the immediate future, it's really not necessary. I'll mention this when DH and I talk about it again.
Thanks,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 10:54 AM
Good point Larissa. My mother and I were actually just talking about this. I know that eventually (read teenage years) more closet space would be more beneficial, but in the immediate future, it's really not necessary. I'll mention this when DH and I talk about it again.
Thanks,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 10:54 AM
Good point Larissa. My mother and I were actually just talking about this. I know that eventually (read teenage years) more closet space would be more beneficial, but in the immediate future, it's really not necessary. I'll mention this when DH and I talk about it again.
Thanks,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 10:54 AM
Good point Larissa. My mother and I were actually just talking about this. I know that eventually (read teenage years) more closet space would be more beneficial, but in the immediate future, it's really not necessary. I'll mention this when DH and I talk about it again.
Thanks,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 10:54 AM
Good point Larissa. My mother and I were actually just talking about this. I know that eventually (read teenage years) more closet space would be more beneficial, but in the immediate future, it's really not necessary. I'll mention this when DH and I talk about it again.
Thanks,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 10:54 AM
Good point Larissa. My mother and I were actually just talking about this. I know that eventually (read teenage years) more closet space would be more beneficial, but in the immediate future, it's really not necessary. I'll mention this when DH and I talk about it again.
Thanks,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 10:54 AM
Good point Larissa. My mother and I were actually just talking about this. I know that eventually (read teenage years) more closet space would be more beneficial, but in the immediate future, it's really not necessary. I'll mention this when DH and I talk about it again.
Thanks,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 10:54 AM
Good point Larissa. My mother and I were actually just talking about this. I know that eventually (read teenage years) more closet space would be more beneficial, but in the immediate future, it's really not necessary. I'll mention this when DH and I talk about it again.
Thanks,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 10:54 AM
Good point Larissa. My mother and I were actually just talking about this. I know that eventually (read teenage years) more closet space would be more beneficial, but in the immediate future, it's really not necessary. I'll mention this when DH and I talk about it again.
Thanks,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
mysweetboy
06-02-2005, 10:54 AM
Good point Larissa. My mother and I were actually just talking about this. I know that eventually (read teenage years) more closet space would be more beneficial, but in the immediate future, it's really not necessary. I'll mention this when DH and I talk about it again.
Thanks,
Lori
mommy to Charlie, 5/04
and a sweet baby girl due 10/05!
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