Oy! Last night was our first night flying solo with the new baby. Prior to that, Margaret's mom was visiting, and (being a grandmother who couldn't get enough holding time with the baby anyway) slept in the same room as the baby. Our nights consisted of going to bed around 10 or so, getting up around 2 and 6 for feedings, and passing the baby back to grandma before going back to bed. People were surprised to see how well-rested we looked, but it was all a passing treat.
That WASN'T the routine last night. After staying up with the baby for several hours, with her drifting off only to be startled awake by the sound of dust falling on the carpet or something even LESS noisy, she'd by screaming again. I finally got her to sleep and then didn't dare move for fear that the slight vibration of me moving my hand from her back would start the fussing all over again. Needless to say, Margaret regretted that Diet Pepsi she drank late yesterday afternoon! Now we know that caffeine is a very fickle goddess.
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Yep, I was very careful about caffeine intake as a nursing mom. I am not saying I went without, I just didn't have any after lunch.
But welcome to parenthood... What is it they say? "You can sleep through the night 18 years from now."
Don't worry. The human brain is wired to gloss over and erase memories of these sleepless nights.
Presumably this memory-wash is to ensure humans have more than one child.
Welcome to Wonderland kids! What is this memory wash drug and why haven't I taken any?
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