I am still here, albeit tired and slightly cranky. Caitlyn has been eating really well and Brian and I feel like she's putting on weight. I've been struggling with the night feedings. It's hard to wake up when you've only been asleep for an hour or so, and even harder to wake Caitlyn up knowing that she hasn't been sleeping much during the day and she looks so peaceful. I mean, who wants to wake a sleeping baby? It's just asking for trouble.
All things considered, napping has definitely been the toughest part. I'm not sure if it's because she doesn't have her pacifier or since we're no longer swaddling her (the doctor recommended we stop that as well so it doesn't hinder her physical development as she becomes more mobile). Point being, Caitlyn has been refusing to take naps. I've tried letting her cry (could anything be harder?). I put her in the swing. I've turned the mobile on. Heck, I even cheated and gave her a pacifier once - she promptly spit it out. With no naps, the time she is awake has become pretty fussy and being in my arms and walking around is one of the only things that has been working. She is so tired, but she just won't sleep. She does get mini cat naps when I'm feeding her and she'll fall asleep if I'm on a short errand and the car is moving, but that's it. With few to no naps and such a short time in between feedings, I really don't have time to run errands, cook, clean or even relax. Writing this has pretty much taken all day.
So, my full attention is focused on her eating and trying to take a nap/keeping her from fussing. We go back to the doctor on Tuesday, but I'm dreading what the next steps will be. I highly doubt I will be able to go back to our regular routine. I'm guessing we'll have to taper off. I suppose it can't get any harder. *sigh* Tuesday can't come fast enough.
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