Keira has now been home a couple of days and I am sooooo tired! It was kind of funny, Shaun and I brought her into the house and layed her down in her crib and were like, ok now what. The first night was horrible. She was good but I was so nervous she would stop breathing so I set up camp on the nursery floor and only got like 2 hours sleep. She talks a lot and that kept me up. I had to get Shaun to come early from work b/c I thought I was going to get sick from lack of sleep. Last night was a bit better. I would just let her lie in her crib and talk but she did cry a bit more and I had trouble burping her to get her back to sleep but I did get more sleep than the previous night. I have to wake Shaun up at 5 am to do her 5:30 feed and I can get about an hour sleep before he has to leave for work. By 5 my eyes have trouble staying open and my memory goes.
It was kind of scary this morning. Shaun had gone into the shower leaving Keira in her crib (just before her early morning feed) and she was crying so I lied her in bed w/ me. I didnt fall asleep with her, just comforted her. Shaun got out of the shower and fed her. When Shaun was leaving for work, I woke up and freaked thinking I had lost Keira cause she wasnt in bed w/ me. I had forgotten SHaun had taken her. I can only imagine what life will be like when Conor gets home. And he gets so fussy whenever you put him down. I know he will be high maintenance!!
I prob wont be posting as much as before due to the babies being home but I will do my best! Conor may be home by the end of this week.
August 5, 2008 at 5:02 am
Hey Kelly. First of all, I think we will all understand if there is no blogging (or facebooking) from you guys for a while. Secondly, rememeber that as Keira and Conor’s parents, you can do no wrong as long as you love them and give them the best care possible. And I know you guys will do that, without a doubt.
For those scary moments though, it’s always nice to have someone close by on speed dial. I’m sure anyone you call will be there in minutes to help you out in any way they can. I know I would be if I lived close enough!
August 5, 2008 at 5:26 am
WOW!! How nice to have the babies finally coming home!
I am sure that things will work themselves into a nice routine…..and you won’t always feel so tired. Maybe it is a blessing you are getting one home at a time
Think of you lots!!
August 5, 2008 at 2:06 pm
I have to laugh Kelly because I don’t think it matters really if they are premis or not every mom has trouble sleeping the first night at home with the baby. I have had that fear too when you know the baby was with you and you wake up and they are gone. That is when you wish your spouse wasn’t so helpful. All will work out fine. Give yourself time to get into a routine but remember they are babies that are growing and changing every day. The best piece of advice I remember getting was “just as you get into a routine, they change it up on you as they get to a new stage so be very flexible as a parent” It made a difference on those days where you want to pull out your hair. Also when people offer their help take it. It may be just an hour so you can have a normal shower and make yourself feel pretty but take time for mom as well.
We will keep you in our prayers