Letter from a Bedsharing Baby to their Mommy

Letter From Bedsharing Baby to Mommy

Mommy, when I came out of your body, it was a huge change from the warm, cozy womb of love I was in. The world is big and overwhelming! All these new sensations are unknown and my little body has trouble processing it all…that’s why God gave us mommies--to ease our transition into this big, wide world.

Mama, thank you for soothing me and holding me to your heart when I was born! Thank you for humming sweet lullabies so I may dream of angels. And as the days and nights pass by, thank you for holding me close whenever I cry. And, most of all, thank you for allowing me to sleep next to you.

Mama, I feel so safe, so loved, so secure when you rock me to sleep, my hand on your breast, suckling contentedly. You smell like warm milk, flowers, and love. I feel so warm nuzzled close to you...I could stay like this forever! This world feels big and unknown, but you’re my safe place, my home base, my warm, fuzzy love space.

And when it’s bedtime—the time where it’s dark and quiet, I’m so thankful you so lovingly and safely position me next to your heart as I know you will always be here. I know you can get uncomfortable sleeping in one position and at times you miss your own space, but I feel so safe sleeping next to you. Your body helps my body learn what to do. Your heartbeat reminds me of being tucked so safe and warm in your womb, and even though I miss being in your womb, being next to you as I sleep is the next best thing--for at night when I cry out from fear, discomfort, or pain, you are right there. You know just what I need and I cherish your warmth, your loving caress, your soft voice.

When my diaper is heavy and uncomfortable, you put me in a new one so I feel dry and happy.

When hunger pains hurt my belly, your breast is right there so I can nuzzle in and suckle the warm nectar of love into my body.

When I just feel scared, your loving physical presence chases all my fears away.

And even when you leave for a minute, I know you’ll be back because as soon as I cry for you, you pick me up, hold me close, and offer your patience, your love, your comfort--You are an Angel!!! You are the most beautiful heart I know.

I won’t always need you like this. I won’t always need to sleep next to you. Each day I grow more independent, so I’m so glad you cherish this time like I do and allow me to grow at my own pace.

Mama, you are a gift from God! You’re my favorite person in the whole, wide world! I’m so thankful I chose to be your baby, and I smile with adoration and love that I get to call you, my mommy.

Love,

Your Bedsharing Baby