- She goes to bed between 7:30 & 8:00 so Graham and I get to enjoy our evenings again. Not that we didn't before....I guess I should say we enjoy them more!
- I get more sleep & better quality sleep.
- Greta is better rested so she's a much happier girl.
The Bad
- My body hasn't yet adjusted to the length of time she goes between feedings at night so I wake up rather uncomfortable. By the time she's wakes up (lately about 4), I'm begging Graham to go get her so I can get some relief. How long does it take for ones body to adjust? Anyone have any advice on hastening that process? I'm worried I'm gonna get a clogged duct until my body does adjust and after 3 of those, I don't really relish that thought.
3 good, 1 bad...I'll take it! :-)
2 Responses:
Wow! Kelley the sleeping habits sounds great! I am so happy that you guys have been able to get more rest. I know how that effects one's every day life!
In regard to the clogged duct problem... I found that the first few nights of sleeping for a longer period were the worst but then my body adjusted rather quickly. Also, I was ALWAYS careful to massage myself in the shower under a steady, warm flow and work out any "tight/hard" places, not too gently either. This always brought quick relief, and I never had any clogging problems, thankfully!!!
It interesting that you mentioned bruising... has this been since you had Greta? I bruised easily prior to Charis but now... you would think I get beaten at least weekly. :)z
Katie,
I have also found massaging in the shower quite effective. The first time I had a clogged duct it was wonderful. Greta has been kind of sporadic about how long she'll sleep. I'm thinking teeth are the culprit. I'm guessing my body is getting mixed signals as she sleeps longer some nights than others. Hopefully both she and my body will get on the same schedule. :-)
I've always bruised easily so I haven't really seen an increase in the # of bruises but it's interesting that you mention you have them more now. I was thinking about that and I know that I'm willing to let myself get hurt if it means protecting Greta. Not like I'm diving in front of cars but like if I get off balance when holding her I'll run myself into the wall instead of her and never think twice about it. God really does put that protection instinct into Mothers.
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