Hanging On
See...here's the thing: I love the daytime. We wile away the hours snuggling, going for long walks, and napping together between feedings. But the nights are so tough. I guess it's knowing that when my head hits the pillow, I have less than three hours until I will need to feed and change him again that really gets to me.
So today, I am breaking out the breast pump and hoping that by tonight, I can hand off a feeding to my patient, loving and completely supportive husband...who wants to help. I am hanging on to this hope...wish me luck!
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Good luck! My last would never take a bottle of any sort filled with breastmilk or formula. She was also not a good sleeper and liked to nurse several times a night. It certainly makes for a long haul for mom (and probably provides insight into why she is the last for me!) I hope Vijay is more cooperative!
Good luck! It *never* worked for me with any of my three, but I know many for whom it's a treasured prize.
Have you tried to learn to nurse lying down? Sleeping and nursing is a WONDERFUL thing. :)
I love, love, love that photo. Makes me want another baby.
Good luck! You can definitely do it. It may be a little tough the first few times, but be persistent and it will pay off. If it does not work this week, try again next week.
If all else fails, I agree with Kristianna, nursing while laying down will help everybody get some much needed sleep.
Hang in there!
Sleepy prayers your way! :)
I would pass out at 7:00/8:00 every night while my husband was in charge of feedings until Midnight. Then, anything after midnight was mine. It enabled me to get a stretch of sleep and it helped a lot. But I was pretty tired and depressed for about 5 months or so and then it all lifted and I felt so much better by 6 months. (I am a sleeper, so I was an extreme case). It got better and better 6 weeks and on. You can do it!!!!
Yes! Nurse while lying down! This is why co-sleeping or at least having the cot next to your bed can be a massive help to breastfeeding mothers. That way both you and baby can make it through night feedings without fully waking up.
Sweet dreams to you!
That photo is so precious.
The hardest thing about being a mom is the lack of sleep. Hands down. "Sleep when the baby sleeps' didn't jive with me. I am not a napper!! Use the breast pump and get some sleep :)
Also, I learned that mixing a little formula in before bed helped a lot. It keeps them fuller longer. I hesitated but it worked wonders.
Best thing for everyone. Congrats on your BEAUTIFUL son!!!
Oh, I so understand. I am expecting my second in April and I am feeling so nervous about the whole lack of sleep thing. I breastfed exclusively for 12 months, no night-time help. I don't know why I tortured myself. I am getting a good breast pump this time and passing off the night duties whenever I can. Good luck to you. sending positive sleep vibes.