The first sleepless night...


Last night was our first episode, showing us what parenthood is really about. For the last few days I have been busting out of my seams telling people what a wonderful, well tempered and calmn baby Ella has been. She has really been sleeping about 7 hours at night and hardly cries at all (if any). Well it all changed last night. After the 9PM feeding until about 4AM we had a very unhappy baby. We tried everything we knew to do and nothing seemed to suit her. I never have been so affected by the sound of a crying baby, it was the worst. I guess when it is your own you just feel so bad and every sceam gives you goose bumps and a knot in your throat. I HATED it! Thankfully Chris took on the 2AM to 4AM shift in our office (with the doors shut) so I could catch my breath and get a little rest. I never knew how draining it could be, and don't know what I would have done if Chris wouldn't have been here! I woke up around 4AM to find the two of them cuddled up asleep on the floor in the office...how did he do it? I picked the little missy up and took her to her cradle and Chris follow behind.

Ella has been super content today however (probably because she is so worn out) and is back to her angel natured personality. Even though it was not a fun night, I couldn't imagine it and wouldn't want it any other way!

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