Ah, co-sleeping. The age-old tradition of sharing a bed with your baby, and possibly a few stray Goldfish crackers, a sippy cup, and a plush elephant named Mr. Snuggles. It’s cozy. It’s warm. It’s sweet.

It can also a battlefield between what’s idealistic and what’s realistic.

Some parents swear by it. Others swear because of it. And somewhere in between lies a very tired mom Googling “Is co-sleeping dangerous?” at 2 a.m. with a foot in her ear.

So, let’s talk about it—seriously, but with a side of humor (because you’re probably too sleep-deprived for anything else).