Co-Sleeping Smear Campaign

This morning while watching the Today show there was a discussion on the Milwaukee Health Department public service ads regarding co-sleeping. If you haven't seen them this is what one looks like.

As an extremely caring co-sleeping Father that had spent a ton of time educating myself to make that decision... I am offended. My experience is that my Daughter has slept great since birth, has an extreme bond with us and feels safe and secure. Are these ads saying that my Wife and I are potential weapons to our child? Perhaps if we were heavy drinkers, into drugs or perhaps had some sleeping disorder, but we wouldn't have decided to co-sleep. How about an ad like this instead...

Semi-Throwback Thursday "Daddy Sleep"

Man, looking through my old posts and transferring them can bring on some tears. In case you didn't see the original Semi Throwback Thursday post, basically in my transferring from tumblr to blogger, I am sharing old posts as I transfer them over. This gem was originally posted on October 27, 2010 8:57pm, Adeline was 10 days old. I was new at Daddin' and Bloggin'. It wasn't that long ago, but it seems like a world away.

Daddy Sleep

It was mommy's turn this morning to catch an early morning picture. I rarely ever sleep later than 6:00, but the late night diaper changes have made me want a little extra time in the morning. Also, we have decided to share our bed with our Addy, and I wake up periodically through the night and nudge my wife (Adeline is usually nestled near her chest) and ask her to make sure Addy is safe. I'm happy that she is in our bed with us, it seems to be great for feeding and bonding. It sure does make my daddy protective side come out, I feel that I am on night watch to make sure that she is safe and comfortable through the night. I get the reward in the morning when mommy gets up and I get to have her cuddled against me, I think I slept soundly at that point, I could feel her breathe, I knew she was safe. 

Daddy Sleep

It was mommy's turn this morning to catch an early morning picture. I rarely ever sleep later than 6:00, but the late night diaper changes have made me want a little extra time in the morning. Also, we have decided to share our bed with our Addy, and I wake up periodically through the night and nudge my wife (Adeline is usually nestled near her chest) and ask her to make sure Addy is safe. I'm happy that she is in our bed with us, it seems to be great for feeding and bonding. It sure does make my daddy protective side come out, I feel that I am on night watch to make sure that she is safe and comfortable through the night. I get the reward in the morning when mommy gets up and I get to have her cuddled against me, I think I slept soundly at that point, I could feel her breathe, I knew she was safe.