Isaac is now 16 days old. He is the light of our lives. Overall he is a good baby and doesn't fuss a lot. He does have his nights and days mixed up though which is pretty hard for Mom and Dad (especially Mom). He tends to sleep in the early evening and by 10 or 11 pm at night he's wide awake and does not want to go to sleep at all. In fact he totally fights it. Last night we were desperate and Ross took him for a car ride which was good because he fell asleep but by the time we got back to the bedroom he was awake again. Once he does fall asleep the rest of the night is okay as he goes 3 hours at at a time. It's just that first time trying to get him to sleep. We try bathing him prior to bed to calm him down but that just seems to make him more alert. It's times like these I really wish we had a bouncer or swing. He constantly wants to be held, but I really don't like going to bed with him as I don't feel like it's very safe for him. Once Ross is done with fieldwork he will be able to help at night. I really need the help because I am very sleep deprived and it's a little frustrating. I am so thankful for Isaac. He is a true blessing to our family and I wouldn't want it any other way, but right now Mom is a little irritable and exhausted.
I'll try posting some new pictures soon.
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5 comments:
Oh boy do I remember those days! Honestly, whether you adopt or give birth, you can never be prepared for the major sleep deprivation you will experience. Don't give up on the bath before bed. This will help him to get used to a routine. We gave Jayden a bath, infant massage, and bottle every night. After the bottle he would be extremely drowsy so I would put him in his bassinet drowsy but still awake. He would fall asleep on his own. That sleep only lasted for about 3 hours and then I had the night wakings (which I think interrupted sleep is harder on you than not sleeping at all!!)But soon he was able to sleep through the night without a bottle at 2 am. It is VERY hard, but try to sleep whenever he does. This too shall pass:)
BTW, you've been tagged!
I pray that you will be getting more rest. What a joy you must have though at each little sound he makes!
Now, I know you are sleep deprived. But when little Isaac is napping and you get a moment of rest...Tag, you're it!
Nia, just beat me to it!
Once again, I am too slow! I wanted to tag you as well!!
Enjoy the time you have with Isaac...it will go fast!
I can't give my kids baths at night either! They get morning ones or right after dinner so there is time to wind down from all the excitement and splashing. And time for me to mop up the flood around the tub. ;)
Girl, Go get a swing! My first and second couldn't get enough of the swing those first weeks/months.
One nice thing about the sleep deprivation stage is that you're so tired that you won't remember the way you feel....it will all seem like a blur to you some day. Sleepy vibes to all of you.
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