A few days ago I wrote about Madeline's shifting sleep patterns. As if to illustrate that post, she slept five hours Friday night, and then slept about one hour on Saturday night. On that second night I kept telling myself, "she has to sleep sometime, right?" But, after each feeding, she was either expectantly wide-eyed or fidgety and fussy, but not sleepy. I finally got her to sleep for about an hour between 4:30 and 5:30 a.m., but after that it was more restless fidgeting.
The picture above was taken at about 11:30 this morning when I finally got her to snooze for about an hour.
Lacey and I are reviewing the foods Lacey ate yesterday and wondering whether something in her diet caused Madeline's restlessness. It seemed as if she might have been tired, but some sort of discomfort was keeping her awake. It's frustrating that she can't just tell us what's wrong!
2 comments:
There is indeed anxiety in taking on such a responsibility as parenthood. You and Lacey are handling your challenges skillfully. Madeline is indeed blessed with parents who care so much about her to make the sacrifices that you are making.
Take heart. Following deep frustrations are monumental blessings.
Granddaddy Glover
Don't forget that your Mom would be more than willing to come over and take a late shift so you and Lacey can get some sleep. Madeline does not have to stay awake and fuss in your arms all the time. I would be thrilled for her to stay awake and fuss in mine.
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