I've turned over a new leaf...one that I'm not proud about having to turn over in the first place...so I'll just come out and say it.
I am going to stop getting angry at the world (including our precious baby) when my little bit of sleep gets interrupted by an awake and crying baby. I've realized that me getting angry doesn't change anything. She's still going to cry and I'll still be awake. Getting angry just adds to the discomfort. So, starting Sunday night, when she woke at 9:30 crying...I didn't get mad...I just got up and dealt with the situation, and frankly, I was able to go back to sleep faster because I wasn't all worked up. The solution to this issue would be to stop nursing and let Jon give her formula and I'm not ready for that, so I am accepting the challenge of very little sleep and I pledge to do it with more of a smile from now on.
With that said, I've also tried to prevent the 9:30 waking. I switched her meal of solids from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. I think by having this meal later in the day, it helped her stay asleep last night...or so I'd like to think.
Actually, the last several weeks have been a crapshoot. We don't know what to expect. So, if I approach the madness with a lighter attitude, maybe...just maybe it will be easier.
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2 comments:
3am was when I'd scream son of a B really loud and start crying whenever Sophia woke up.
It's hard to be calm when you're so exhausted. Hang in there. She'll start sleeping though the night soon.
Good. Glad to know I'm not alone. Jon is so sweet, but honestly I'm not sure if he truly understood my rage. I think he thought I was a bit crazy at times.
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