I haven’t posted the last couple days because I was too tired. That’s right, I said it. I had two literally sleepless nights that put me in a haze. I don’t know why I spent two nights this way because I know what to do to keep Eli asleep (two successfully sleep filled nights for us both before those sleepless two) but for some reason when I’m really tired at night I don’t think straight and I just didn’t do what I knew worked. It’s hard to explain but yesterday I was so tired in the morning I was in tears and became determined to do whatever it took to have enough state of mind that night to stay on top of my night schedule so Shane, Eli and I could sleep.
I took a slightly longer walk yesterday than the previous one and still felt really good. It helped clear my mind and wake me up too. It was another really warm day but we went in the morning and it was quite lovely. We walked to the local coffee shop where I loaded on caffeine, Eli nursed and Avery looked cute.
When Avery napped later I laid down with Eli hoping to nap but that never really works for me. The rest was nice though. There’s really nothing so awesome as a snuggly infant.
Last night was incredible though. Even though we didn’t go to bed until after 11pm, by 2am I had gotten more sleep than the night before. Eli slept great, fed great and let me sleep because I handled everything the way I knew worked and by 6am, I felt rested. That is not usual. But I got up and made banana bread muffins for breakfast.
I meant to make it yesterday but by the time I got back from my walk it was SO hot and baking sounded like a bad idea. I just used the Better Homes and Gardens recipe for them.
So far it’s been a really relaxing Saturday. I feel like I’m nursing almost nonstop but I love nursing and snuggling with my boys is the most fun thing ever.
I’m perfect fine with doing this all day.
Question: How much sleep do you need to survive? Before kids I always said seven was the minimum, now I just need at least 5. haha
I love all the pics! How do you have the strength write all these posts? I’m so tired I almost can’t think straight. Our little guy arrived 6 days ago I’m exhausted.
I think I am fortunate to have low maintenance kids….I am realizing this more and more.
Hello! I’ve been reading your blog for a few months now and I really admire your strength and attitude towards motherhood.
My son is 2 and my other son is 1 week old today, so I’m in a similar situation! I have to ask you, what is your routine at night with Eli? You said you know what works…if you have time would you mind explaining? I ask because my first son has always had horrible sleeping habits and I am determined not to let that happen with #2! So far nights are kind of rough, so I’m looking for any advice or methods that work.
Your boys are adorable!
Hey thanks for reading and thanks for your kind words.
Okay, here’s what I do at night to get enough sleep and keep my infant sleeping well too.
Firstly, I do a nice long feeding before I go to bed. Then, whenever he wakes up to eat I get up, take him into the living room and give him a full feeding, both sides. If he falls asleep, I burp him til he’s alert enough to finish. Then we go back to bed. He’s pretty clingy still at this point so if he can’t relax I bring him into bed next to me. Every feeding I do that same thing.
No nursing in bed, no falling asleep during feedings. Chances are, if your baby is fussing this early he probably wants to be held and until he’s two months or so and can hold his own in the world, don’t hesitate to do just that.
I hope this helps a little!
i think i need like 8-9 hours total of sleep but it is totally broken. i think there are probably 3 to 4 wakeups in that span, thank-you mr. blaine.
I think I can survive on three to four hour solid chunks of sleep. Usually my baby boy is accommodating, and I’m so thankful! I’ve been amazed- prior to baby I wanted at least eight hours!
Veralynn
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Thanks Diana! I am guilty of sometimes nursing in bed as well as falling asleep during nursing! It seems easier at the time, but I think making the extra effort to get up and do a decent nursing, like you said, will be better for me and my son.