...Hate me for saying this: It isn't as bad as I expected. And that's coming from someone who is waking every two-and-a-half to three hours (generally) every night.
Yes, I'm tired, but I had no idea how the body would adjust to getting no sleep. I'm sure someday, when I'm about 50, it will all catch up with me.
I have seen some of my less-than-finer mommy moments in those wee hours though. Last night when Charlie was done eating I attempted to wipe his face with my breast pad. A few weeks ago I fell asleep while he was eating and awoke to him sucking on a part of my boob that definitely doesn't provide nourishment.
Been there. Done that. ;) He's so beautiful! Oh. And, yes. One day you will catch up on your sleep. My oldest will be 9 this year and I'll let you know when that happens, LOL! Okay, no, really. I'm fine now. The sleep deprivation is of my own making these days. :)
Posted by: Amanda | 13 June 2009 at 11:00 PM
hee. totally worth it, isn't it? and yes, i've gotten the "misplaced nursing" hickeys a time or two. ;)
Posted by: lisa truesdell | 13 June 2009 at 11:12 PM
my friend nursed twins at the same time, one night she woke up on the couch and one of the babies had fallen off the couch but he was ok and asleep so she went back to bed! it's all part of the bigger plan
Posted by: tami | 14 June 2009 at 08:12 AM
with lily i tried so hard to stay awake. i probably read about 100 books in the middle of the night. with charlie i think i read about ten pages...i finally figured out the nursing while laying down thing and oh was i much more functional. but really, i have sooooooo been there!
Posted by: marie | 14 June 2009 at 12:06 PM
I was just going to do a post on the same thing! Can you believe that?! Also, I can believe you have the same shirt! ha! :) I'm only getting 2.5-3 hrs every night too, but it's not that bad! Charlie is too cute!
Posted by: Kasey | 14 June 2009 at 02:23 PM
Look at his little toes!!! I love how they are spread out :)
Melt my heart.
Posted by: Becky Trump | 16 June 2009 at 10:29 AM