I'm getting it most of the time.
This is nice, because the number one problem most new parents have is getting adequate rest.
Last night I said to my husband, "I am glad she sleeps so well."
He looked at me and said incredulously, "She sleeps well?!"
I laughed and said, "Trust me. If you had seen Gavin as a baby, you would agree. Rowan sleeps very well. Gavin ate practically every other hour and would not sleep on his own. I couldn't set him down in his crib or swing or anywhere else to sleep. Not even my own bed. He would wake up 10 to 20 minutes later, no matter what. He always had to sleep right next to me. Rowan will sleep on her own when it comes to naps, and for a good 3 hours or more at night, eat, then go back to sleep for another 3 or more hours. So, yeah, I'd consider that sleeping well."
People have remarked to me that girls are "easier" as infants. Compared to my experience with Gavin as an infant, my experience with Rowan certainly has been easier. Is that the norm for all boys and girls? I don't know. It could just be a personality thing. Regardless, I'm grateful that I'm getting my rest.
Though last night was a bit rougher than other nights. I think she's hitting her 3 week growth spurt, because there was some extra nursing last night. I was prepared for that eventuality, though, so every feeding last night was done lying down. ;)
I'm glad hubby's paternity leave worked out so that he took it this week and next week, instead of right after she was born. I would rather have him available during her growth spurt. Today he made sure I ate a healthy lunch and got more sleep. Now he's cooking dinner. Oh, make that serving dinner.
Think I'll plunk down on the couch with my fresh-from-her-first-tub-bath-baby, and relax with some TV.
Then I've got a Skype call to Gavin and "10 Things I Hate About You" should be on tonight!
Speaking of Gavin... He's coming after all. He said that's what he wants. We'll see. If he truly wants to finish out the school year where he is, I'm fine with that. What matters is him doing what will make him happy.
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My personal data is far from scientific, but I have two girls, so I will chime in. One slept blissfully attached to my boob, in my bed, all night, every night, uttering nary a whimper, because she was able to root and find her midnight snacks at will. Oh, and I didn't crush her. ;) The other was bottle-fed and woke up SCREAMING every hour for more food. Girls aren't easier. But breastfed babies are. In my experience, anyway. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's how I did it with my son and how I'm doing it with her - co-sleeping and plenty of nursing in my sleep.
DeleteShe hit her third week growth spurt last night. The boobs are exhausted! ;)
Lol, my girls didn't sleep. And neither did my boy. But I am very glad for you that Rowan is!
ReplyDeleteLyssa didn't sleep for shit. She still doesn't. I think it just depends on the individual. :)
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm glad you're getting rest!! SO hard when the small ones are small. Looks like she won't be small long. Friday next is the ship date for your package, hopefully she can still wear a six month size when you get it!!
Meh. It's a toss-up. It's all in personality. I can neither confirm nor deny that girls may be easier. I'm glad you got an easy one :) It does make life easier when there's a decent amount of sleep involved.
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