They have had some separate feedings, but the last couple have been right back on track together which makes it so much easier.
In fact, we had a friend come over this afternoon right as I'd finished a feeding and because of the timing, I was able to take an HOUR nap! OMG, it was heaven and I felt like a new mommy when I got up.
I'm still only getting about 3.5 hours of solid sleep during the night. I can get this because I pump just enough during the day that Chicken can give them a bottle of breast milk during the night while I skip a feeding and sleep. It's awesome. If I can pump more, my goal is to skip two feedings and get some extra sleep. We'll see....
In the meantime, I try to grab a nap where I can, but sometimes that works and other days it never happens. Somehow, the body manages on very little sleep. I don't know how.
Chicken is great for taking the night shift and letting me sleep with earplugs and a sleep mask. It makes all the difference. When we transition to the 'day' shift, I take them to the living room and let her sleep for a good 4-5 hours in the bedroom.
So far, this is working really well.
We've ordered Indian food, we're going to watch the Olympic opening ceremonies, the boys have had a bath (the mommies have not!) and life is good.
Our friend even went to Trader Joe's for us and the groceries were just delivered. If you've ever been to a TJ's in NYC, you'll know this is a gift in GOLD as that place is a madhouse. Let's put it this way--sometimes there is a line forming out the door of people waiting to shop. CRAZY. I didn't think we'd make it there until the boys were 3 months old because it's just that much of a huge trip!
Thanks for all of your supportive comments.
I cried this morning reading all of them and realizing I didn't have any tissues nearby, I had to dry my tears with a breast pad.
Today I feel like I can do this.
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I am so happy today is a different day.you two work so well together. I like your system of taking shifts. You can totally do this.
"... realizing I didn't have any tissues nearby, I had to dry my tears with a breast pad." Okay, this made me laugh out loud!! Ah, motherhood! :-)
glad to hear you are feeling a bit better. Sleep makes such a difference!
HURRAH for new days. *hugs*
Yay for a good day and mommies getting some sleep. Don't underestimate the effects of sleep deprivation- that is used as torture for good reason. :)
I just love your posts. They are so authentic and I feel like I get a peek into life with babies.
Alright!
Just a warning, and this may not be the case for you, but skipping a night feeding to let Greta give a bottle (so I get could the sleep I was soooooooo desperate for) really messed up my milk supply :-/ I know you worked so hard to bring your milk in and I would just hate to see it diminish at all.
yay for new days and breast pads!!
I love that you dried your tears with a breastpad!!
I feel bad for not commenting when you used to comment on my blog, but then I was where you are now - time enough for writing my own, no time for reading anyone else's.
I am now reading yours and actually feeling nostalgic for those early mind-numbing, sleep deprived days!
Love to you and yours. You are doing a fab job!
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