As in Tired, with a capital T. Whew.
The critter is very good-tempered so far, and we are very lucky for that, I know. She hardly cries, sleeps pretty well and eats and poops like it's her job. Which it is. She is very sweet.
But even so, man oh man, am I tired! I'm attempting to exclusively breastfeed at this point, although we did use bottles in the hospital. However, the bottles this early in BFing has caused some of the dreaded "nipple confusion" and the critter had a day of latching issues. There was lots of fussing, lots of latching and releasing, lots of milk all over her and me. So we've stopped all bottles, and are in a strict boob-only regime now.
The problem with strictly boob is Mr. P doesn't have boobs. So he can't help with feedings anymore. Which means its up to my boobs, every 3-ish hours, round the clock.
Don't get me wrong, I'm happy to do it (well, maybe not happy, but more than willing). But this leads to the capital T Tired. I've never been good without sleep. I've never pulled an all-nighter in my life, I chose not to go to medical school because I knew I'd kill someone from a lack-of-sleep error, and my sweet spot for hours of sleep hovers around 10. So yeah, this is a change for me.
I did get about 3 hours in a row last night, which feels like heaven. And I nap when I can. But geez, am I Tired.
Good thing that critter is so cute.
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It gets better, but yeah. Solid sleep is a thing of the past, and that's rough for those of us who love to snooze.
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry about the Tired. I worry a lot about that, as I'm not good without sleep...
ReplyDeleteA weird question for you, but since she's still so new you'll likely remember. Did you think she was cute the first time you saw her? Or did the cuteness grow on you? Newborns are kind of freaky looking to me and I worry a little about what my first impression will be.
Thinking of you all the time and hoping you get 4 hours tonight!
Sounds like you are snuggling into your new role well. Hope the exhaustion gets easier to manage.
ReplyDeleteOh god... the capital T tired is something that I am afraid of. Do tell when you have figured out how to give the bottle for some feedings and boob for others. Hope it gets better as the days go. But, I am so happy to hear that the critter has taken to BM very well!
ReplyDeleteI know it's hard to believe, but it will get better especially when you don't have to wake them to feed them anymore. Hang in there.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure that exhaustion is overwhelming, but just remember that this too shall pass. Thinking of you and Critter!
ReplyDeleteI'm still Tired with a capital T, but it really does get better. Your body will adjust to the new scattered sleep cycle. But let me forewarn you, don't rely on short term memory, it completely disappears!
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