When will I ever get some rest?
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When will I ever get some rest?
| Sat, 08-07-2004 - 6:51pm |
Before Julia (6 weeks now) was born, everyone warned me about how tired I was going to be when she would be here. And I was like, no I will sleep when she sleep during the day, I won't be tired. After 6 weeks, I don't think I ever slept during one of her naps!!!!!! I'm so exhausted!!! Julia is constantly breastfeeding too, especially in the evening when she's pretty much hanging at my breasts from 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM! I am not complaining but I didn't think it was going to be so difficult. Will I ever get to be able to take a bath or spend more than 3 minutes in the shower? When do things start to slow down a little and get into a sort of routine?
I'm sure it's different for everybody but I'm interested to know about your experience.
Thanks!
Isabelle.
I'm sure it's different for everybody but I'm interested to know about your experience.
Thanks!
Isabelle.

As for the routine...well...in a few weeks you should start settling, but beware that the schedule will change about 1 time per month.
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hope you find what works for you!
oh, and what the other ladies said - it will get better the older your baby gets. ;)
Congrats on baby Julia! I have a soon-to-be 2 yr. old son and I faintly remember the early weeks/months....I think he got into a schedule (and I had chances to sleep/shower/eat) around 3 months? I know it feels like each day is the rest of your life, but it's not. It goes by so quickly.
Sounds crazy, and I would've thought someone was nuts for saying what I'm about to say to you...but cherish these times. You WILL look back at this chaotic/sleep-deprived/shower-deprived time with loving/warm feelings.
So I guess, after all my rambling around 3-4 mos. she'll get into a schedule, and in about 1-2 weeks your body will become accustomed to lack of sleep and you'll go around in a stupor but won't realize it b/c you'll be too tired! :-o Oh, the joys of motherhood!!!
Hang in there!
Megan
My mom always says, "This too shall pass." It is always right, not always comforting, but right.
My son is now 3 months old and my husband and I were just talking that the first 6 weeks is the most difficult. About that time my son started sleeping longer at night and he developed more of a schedule during the day. He ate every hour during the day for about two weeks (they say that they have a growth spurt at 6 weeks and that is why they need so much food). I think that it will improve soon.
Do you have someone who could give you a little break? I know that once I gave Andy a bottle of formula and it didn't upset his breastfeeding. If you could do that then someone else could feed him and you could pass out (I am sure that is what it would be like :) or take that shower.
I hope that this helps--just know that it will get better soon.
Good Luck,
Gen
PS: Is your baby fussy usually, or is she good? Feel free to e-mail me anytime...I would be glad to give as much support as possible. Take Care~Gen