Here we are sleeping on the couch and cuddling this morning and here is the story behind it...We gave her a bottle and then she cuddled with Clay for a bit while he watched the State of the Union address. After that we gave her a bath and put on her PJs. She was content (GOOD) so I had some cuddle time for a few minutes the it was time to eat. She didn't eat super long but she never does at night as she tends to cluster eat before bed (eating often but in short bursts).
Then she remained content (GOOD) and we rocked a bit. This was between 10 and 1030pm. About 11 or a little after she wanted to eat again so we did (GOOD). Then she did fall asleep around 1145ish (GOOD). I was very pleased with how the night was going. I rock her a few minutes past the time I think she is asleep with her little eyes staying closed. I then put her in her bed and headed to bed myself (GOOD). However within 10 minutes she was fussy again so I went to check on her and she was wide awake (BAD). I picked her up and we rocked some more. Within I swear 2 minutes she was asleep again (GOOD) but alas when I laid her back down she woke up (BAD). We repeated this asleep/awake pattern a few times and before I knew it, it was 1230. I thought she was finally asleep again (this time with a pacifier to keep her distracted.) I put her down and made it back to bed (GOOD). However 15 minutes later...well we were awake again. Off to the living room to try the swing... and she was still fussy but would calm and close her eyes the SECOND I picked her up. So I gave in (or cooperated with her plan if you want to put a positive spin on it) and settled on the couch. She was OUT (GOOD) so I shimmed up against the pillows and propped my head with a blanket. Before I knew it I too was asleep (GOOD) but on the couch and not my bed (BAD). It was right around 1am.
I next woke up at almost 3 and she was still sound asleep (GOOD) but I was uncomfortable so I debated what to do. Taking the lazy option (BAD) I decided just to readjust on the couch and let the sleeping baby sleep (usually a GOOD). Next thing I knew... well it was 555am and she was just starting to wake up. WHAT?
She hadn't eaten since 11pm (so almost 6 am would be 7 hours... is that a GOOD or a BAD?) We had been sleeping for 5 hours straight (I consider that a GOOD) but again it was on the couch and needing to be held (I consider that a BAD). We got up and changed her diaper which I swear was DRY (but poopy). I don't know how that could be possible but whatever I won't worry now.
She ate and then took her morning siesta (as did I.)
Now I have had 7 hours of sleep (darn right GREAT) and I'm left her wondering why she needed to be held to sleep last night and what I can try differently so I don't end up sleeping on the couch full-time.
So I can't decide if last night was a GOOD night or a BAD one. With those facts, what do you think? Good, Bad, or perhaps a bit of both?
Either way, I'll take it. I think the good outweighs the bad of needing to be held.
4 comments:
Just read both your last posts. Courtney had that baby acne, too and I felt so bad for her and myself, too. It went away pretty quickly though, so no worries.
Those nights without sleep will soon be a distant memory. It is all good!
It's FINE! She is getting old enough (haha) and definitely big enough that I wouldn't wake her up to feed. She will wake up and let you know when she is hungry and as long as her weight stays on track, that double chin stays in place, and she is making plenty of wet diapers for you don't stress about feeding every 2 hours or 3 hours or whatever. You're doing GREAT!
I agree, Kim. She is doing great. I worried about waking my first baby every couple of hours, but not my second! I knew he would wake me when he was hungry. Some nights it seems like they just need to be held, which is not always good for us. My babies both had a little bit of reflux, so it seemed to help with fussiness and hiccups if I kept them propped up a little for about 20 minutes after they ate, which again, is NOT so good in the middle of the night. Have you tried nursing while lying on your side asleep? You may not feel ready for that, but when I learned I could do that, it changed my life! :) I love reading your blog, BTW!
It's Cassie, by the way :) I noticed it didn't leave my name!
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