I can't believe that my baby is 7 weeks old today! I am absolutely dreading the 2 month mark. He is allowed to start sleeping through the night, but he is not allowed to grow up and get big. Don't you wish we could stipulate which parts of different life stages they can and can't do? Can't we mix the independence of a school-age child that can make fix their own bowl of cereal at 6am and brings home "beautiful" art projects they made for you at school with the cuteness of a baby's first smiles and coos?!
On another note, NJ seems to be slowly outgrowing his tummy troubles (as Mimi would put it). Although his progress is too slow for Mommy and Daddy it is progress. About every other night is a "good night" now.
My definition of a good night:
NJ fusses from 7pm to midnight.
12am He eats and diaper change
1am He finally falls asleep
3am He eats and diaper change
4am He finally falls asleep
5:30am He eats and diaper change and we are up for the day
A good night = 3.5 hours of sleep for Mommy and Daddy
J and I both naturally require a lot of sleep. I never thought I would be able to function for weeks on only 4 or less hours of sleep a night, but we are both still surviving and haven't gotten into any big fights yet. God is good! I won't deny that we have had our moments when NJ is screaming for the 8th hour in a row at 3 or 4 in the morning and we are both exhausted. As Mimi says having kids is a "bonding experience" for a couple.
Someday you will get more sleep. :) I feel your pain. I love my sleep and Calvin had similiar tummy issues. Let me know if you need a nap. Calvin and I could play with NJ while you sleep.
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