So far, Abigail has been a very easy baby. She cries only when hungry or when her diaper needs to be changed, seems to get full fairly easily, and sleeps well when not eating, even on her own. She loves to be held but doesn't seem to require it. She also loves to be swaddled but isn't much of a squirmer so we don't have to get the swaddle "just right" like we did with Elijah or even Isaac. She enjoys interacting with us, snuggling, and getting kisses from her brothers.
As for night time, the last few nights, I have fed her around 8pm and then gone to bed. JB or my Mom gets me up around 10-11 when she is ready to eat again. (They try to keep her up as much as possible during that stretch so she is good and tired.) She is up from 10pm-2am eating and crying a bit but then does some good 3-4 hour stretches from that point forward. Not too bad for less than a week old.Of course, we are sticking with our Sleep Bible Rules. The rules the first week of a new baby are easy. Concentrate on the baby getting a full feed. In other words, work so that she doesn't fall asleep while feeding. You want her to finish her meal. During week two, we will work more to get a little bit of a schedule established. I will keep you posted on how that is going.
3 comments:
I love her hair! Even her hair is cute! Oh, I so wish I could hold her. Give her lots of Aunt Gabbi hugs (and some for Isaac and Elijah, too). Miss you all <3
Isn't it amazing? I, too, feel so blessed that we added pink to our world:). I'm so glad that she is being such a good girl for you:). Keep up the good work, momma!
These are the sweetest pictures. Congratulations to you and your family!
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