Which one will be full of mirth?
Yesterday was ridiculously difficult. Back to marathon nursing, but punctuated by MARATHON crying. And little or no napping ALL FREAKING DAY.
I felt like a superhero everytime I would swaddle or moby him, sing him to sleep. Victory! And then… stir, wiggle, CRY! And wet diapers through the freaking roof. I wish I’d kept count for braggingwhining purposes. All I can say is that it was A LOT.
I’d like to think that at least the crazy nursing is a sign of another growth spurt or milestone approaching. I’m afraid the crying might be the beginning of a rough patch that could last a couple of months, or so the pediatricians tell me.
But as hard as it was, I kinda didn’t mind that he was up till 10pm, rather than sleeping at 5 or 8 because that meant I could eat dinner and watch a movie (and nurse, when he wasn’t crying or needing a diaper change — the latter two Scott graciously handled because it was clear that I was going to claw my own face off if I didn’t get a break) rather than desperately trying to sleep because he’s sleeping. Not that we got to the end of the movie — another crying fit prevented that.
And now Saturday’s child is an angel. At least so far. He slept from 10pm to 1am, and again till 5am — with a fair amount of side-lying nursing while dozing (him, me) in between — and a smidge more napping till 6:45am and after some of what I think they call ‘active alert time’ and another two-boob snack (like a 10-gun salute?) he’s out cold on my chest as I type.
And I don’t dare try to move him.
Hey calm mama, thanks for making me smile, I enjoy reading your blog and check it often. Sorry about the nursing/crying/sleeping woes. I’ve been very fortunate to have a good little girlie who doesn’t give us too much grief. She’s 6 1/2 mo. and boy does time fly by. I thought I’d give you a book that really really helped us get the eating and sleeping thing worked out. But first…I always tell people when I give recommendations/advice that they’re the mama and they can do what they want. (I hate those overbearing Moms that tell you it has to be done one way and one way only!) Anyway, we really got a lot out of a book called Babywise. It’s somewhat controversial in some circles of parenting theories, but we have a content, happy girlie and happy parents, too because of that book. I look forward to reading more of about your days with Jonah. Great job and keep up the good mommying
Susie
Hey, mine too! Maybe it was the rain, the big low pressure system, or something like that. Six-week-old Flann cried all dang day, and he’s warming up for another crank-fest today. Perhaps it’s only him missing his afternoon walk.
The internet is amazing and this blog is amazing; the circle of support that is being generated is awesome. As a Gradnpa I have no advice, the baby I raised some 30 plus years ago is now a great mom. Love.