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Thanks, all
Nov. 22nd, 2011 12:47 pmI may get to individual thanks for the congrats and comments later, but meantime, yes I read.
Haven't been reading posts on DW/LJ -- when I've been taking time to read it's been on natal care and/or self-care -- as I do have stitches in an uncomfortable place (Understatement. They hurt often, even with drugs.) -- and trying not to collapse of despair in three days flat.
First things first: Joseph is quite wonderful. I love him so much already. He's beautiful, and we're doing our best. Any sounds of despair have to do with fluctuating hormones and lack of sleep and inability to give him just what he needs the instant he needs it, because he deserves that but we don't always get the right message yet (How could we? He's only been here four days).
Colin took one for the team last night/ this morning, and I got 3 hours of solid sleep in a row. (The night before, I managed one, when I put Colin on what could be best called emergency duty. Plus possibly 5 second to 5 minute unintended naps. And during the day, not much more, though more lie-down time). So naturally, I just spent Joseph's last long nap time getting (little) things done instead of sleeping, so Colin could. So, back to my chief feeling being exhaustion. OTOH, I need Colin on an even keel as much as possible, because of the things I can do for Joseph that he can't.
At least I've been remembering to eat right when there's a moment and I've *had* sleep or even just lie-downs. And the lie-downs help another way: I'm learning Joseph's sleep noises and which ones matter.
The baby is totally worth it. Even if I probably make it sound otherwise.
PIcs next time: Colin has some up on Facebook.
Haven't been reading posts on DW/LJ -- when I've been taking time to read it's been on natal care and/or self-care -- as I do have stitches in an uncomfortable place (Understatement. They hurt often, even with drugs.) -- and trying not to collapse of despair in three days flat.
First things first: Joseph is quite wonderful. I love him so much already. He's beautiful, and we're doing our best. Any sounds of despair have to do with fluctuating hormones and lack of sleep and inability to give him just what he needs the instant he needs it, because he deserves that but we don't always get the right message yet (How could we? He's only been here four days).
Colin took one for the team last night/ this morning, and I got 3 hours of solid sleep in a row. (The night before, I managed one, when I put Colin on what could be best called emergency duty. Plus possibly 5 second to 5 minute unintended naps. And during the day, not much more, though more lie-down time). So naturally, I just spent Joseph's last long nap time getting (little) things done instead of sleeping, so Colin could. So, back to my chief feeling being exhaustion. OTOH, I need Colin on an even keel as much as possible, because of the things I can do for Joseph that he can't.
At least I've been remembering to eat right when there's a moment and I've *had* sleep or even just lie-downs. And the lie-downs help another way: I'm learning Joseph's sleep noises and which ones matter.
The baby is totally worth it. Even if I probably make it sound otherwise.
PIcs next time: Colin has some up on Facebook.
