Kellyn slept like a rockstar last night! We have been trying everything to get her to sleep better so we thought we would try letting her sleep in her room. It worked! She ate at 9 and went to sleep. She woke up at 1, 4, and 7 to eat and then went right back to sleep. I can handle that! I don't know if it is the crib or just a fluke. We shall see what happens tonight.
She also ate formula for the first time last night. I was worried it would upset her stomach. However, she ate it and went to sleep and didn't appear to have any problems. I am obviously done breastfeeding/pumping. It just wasn't working out. I was going crazy. I thought about it for a long time before making a decision. Ryan wanted me to keep pumping for the obvious reasons... it's free and better for Kellyn. I told him that I can keep pumping and go crazy or I can stop and be sane. We had this discussion last Thursday before he went to Manhattan to work. When he got back on Friday night we decided I needed to do what is best for my sanity. So I thought about it for a few days and decided I couldn't do it anymore. I had enough breast milk in the freezer to last until last night. So she got breast milk for 3 weeks... better than nothing right? I feel much less anxious and stressed so I know it was the best decision for me... and probably those around me :)
Now, on to the not so good news. Ryan told me last night that he has to go work in Nebraska and has to leave Sunday night. He will be home on Saturday nights and will have to leave Monday nights. He doesn't know how long he will be there, but I heard from one of his co-workers wife, whose husband is also going, that they were told 6 weeks..... but last time Ryan went out of state to work he was told 8 weeks and was gone for 16 so I highly doubt it will be just 6 weeks. So looks like I am going to be single mom for a couple of months. Ryan obviously isn't happy, but is playing devil's advocate. I am sure he is just trying to stay positive... he will be making a lot of extra money while he is there, he is lucky that they have work, and on and on. I however, hate Lithko and think they suck for sending someone out of state who has a new born. I will just have to utilize the grandparents for a break... I am sure I will need one!!! :) I can do it and I will survive (that is what I keep telling myself).
My Aunt and a couple of my uncles will be here this evening! I'm excited!
3 comments:
Sammy, I live like 20 minutes away! If you need a break, give me a call! I am free all but wednesday and thursday nights(class, boo) but I would love to come help you out if you need it!!
You and Kellyn can come over to our house ANYTIME! I know how long the days can get when it's just you and a newborn. In theory it's wonderful. In reality it can get lonely and a little depressing.
You can always call Kellyn's great aunt Sandy I'm sure she would be delighted to watch her and give you a much needed break!!!!!!!!!!!! You know she's always ready just say the word. Give her a kiss for me...Love ya all...Love Aunt Sandy
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