Night #1
Approached it as an “all nighter.” Not a long term plan, but a crash course for us rookie parents. Worked great because any opportunity to sleep was a bonus, not an expectation. Thoroughly surprised at how much easier it was than expected. Would’a left the hospital a lot earlier if I’d known.
Night #2
Also known as Survivor: Baby Island. The question of the night was, “what have we gotten ourselves into?” Incessant and inexplicable crying for hours on end. Finally, in the wee small hours, Jo-Jo relented and slept. FINALLY.
Night #3
Back in the black. Unintentionally established a routine and stuck to it through the night. *Wimpering/moderate crying: leave baby alone. Full Crying: check diaper (daddy), feed baby (mommy), burp baby (daddy), swaddle (mommy), lay baby down in bassinet, sleep. Lather, rinse, repeat.
Note to self: thank God for our mothers’ and fathers’ help during the day. Thank God for friends & family bringing over meals. Thank God for my life partner. And crazy madd props to single parents.
