Advice needed on how to 'night wean' my DS1 onto his dad,instead of mama.

[jouli]

I'm 38 weeks pg,with DS2 & still co sleep with my DS1 who is 2 ( & still a poor sleeper). I have a cosleeping cot (for DS2)at the side of my mattress & my DH sleeps in spare room,as he snores like a congested walrus. My Ds1 occasionally wakes & is only comforted by me,if my husband even touches him he protests hysterically. I'm starting to panic about our night arrangement when DS2 joins us. How can I get DS1 to accept his dad's comforting,instead of mine ? Any advise would be most welcome (please,no comments about the evils of cosleeping).

[jouli]

Thanks,for your suggestion. It sounds like a sensible one. I think I sometimes worry too much about DS1's wishes & put his above everyone elses( instead of his needs!) That's all about to change,though !! I won't have a choice when wee brother arrives. Boys & their Mama's,eh,noone else will do !!

[babySophieRose]

My DD 15 months is already having separation anxietie, used to scream when DP is alone with her ( he is at work all day and sees her only in evenings and mornings). She does not want to play with him, etc. But for the last 2 weeks I stayed close to her when hi is around, she started to accept beeng with him and even let him put her to sleep last night without me being in the room. So, perhaps try to be in close reach when he is with him and slowly get him to do the nights with you at first.

[jouli]

Nice to know that there are families out there that can make this arrangement work. It gives me hope ! Not sure how my light sleeping DS will cope with DH's explosive snoring though...