Yesterday I was dragging a little & I was dreading going to bed, because I knew within a few hours I would be back up to feed a baby. I was sitting there thinking, Milo is only 3 week old & I am already tired of the night feedings! That is a bad thing, because we have lots more of them! I am sure I felt the same way with Hannah, but thanks to the human brain I can't recall these feelings or thoughts with much detail.I eventually made my way to bed, because staying up would only make that first feeding that much harder. When 1:30 rolled around & Milo was up I sat there holding him & really enjoyed myself. I was able to find true joy in cuddling with my sweet baby & enjoyed staring at his cute face. I then realized that I don't want to wish away this wonderful time with him, & it would be over so soon & I will never be able to come back to this. If I were to wish away his infancy it would just take me to him being a busy toddler & that is just has exhausting (if not more so!)
This change of perspective has made those night feedings much easier & rather enjoyable. I really can't complain, because Milo is a great sleeper & he usually goes to bed between 8:00 & 9:00 & I don't hear from him again until about 1:30 & then 5:00-ish. This change has also allowed me to take this precious time during the night to enjoy some quiet time to ponder, relax, & just enjoy my sweet baby... which is such a refreshing change of pace from my loud, busy, hectic days.
2 comments:
He is a much better sleeper than Sydney for sure. She is STILL getting up! I just can't figure out how to get her to sleep all night long. Sometimes she will do it, but it doesn't happen every night. And it is true, sometimes I wish I would have treasured those newborn moments with her more. SHe is so much fun right now though!
I so understand. I dread night feedings and then when I see that cute, sweet baby and get to cuddle him close and make him so happy, I love it.
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