sleep

How is he sleeping?

I get asked that most days by someone.  It is certainly a topic that encompasses the life of having newborn.  It is almost like asking about the weather.  It seems like the most logical small talk to have with someone with a new baby.

I actually think he is doing pretty well for 7 weeks.  Last night, he did two 2.5 hour sleeps to start off, then woke up about every hour after than to some soothing or pacifier.  I gave up on trying to have these little babies sleep by themselves after Evan.  The few couple months with Evan I would try so hard to get him into a deep sleep and then lay him down and cross my fingers he stayed happy, it didn't work more than it did.  And I was one tired and frustrated mom.  Now with Nicholas, I went into planning on letting him sleep wherever it was that him and I got the most sleep we could.  And that has usually been sleeping on my chest or cradled in my arm, or if he is really ready for a deep sleep lying on his belly.  I have broken many safe sleep rules.  But, I am much happier and less exhausted this time around.  Some nights I wish that he would just sleep calmly in his own so I can have my space and a good night's sleep.  And some moments I hope that he never wants to leave my bed.  I love having this sweet little baby all cuddled in with me.