Coming to a Nursery Near You

Archive for February, 2007

Just busy, tired, etc Will post when I can put two thoughts together.

Since the birth of my son Zachary, 5 days ago, I’ve reverted into an infant myself. Now, I KNOW I’m tired – I also know it’s going to be a permanent state for a while. Iv’e been there before.

But now, here’s a new wrinkle. Yes, the tired mom find herself drifting off to sleep. But like right NOW – it’s like I’ve turned into a narcoleptic. At first, it was during breastfeedings, which I attributed to the let-down reflex… but I’m not breastfeeding right now – I’m typing! I’m sitting 2 -1/2 feet from my son, but I’m not feeding him… and yet, my eyes shut on their own and the next thing I know, I’m startling awake, just like an infant. My eyes have rolled back, I’m sleeping sitting up, and I’m getting startled awake, because … HEY! You! We’re NOT IN BED YET DAMMIT!!

Talk about confusing. It’s happened about 7a dozen times since I started this posting. It happens when I’m breastfeeding and it scared me so badly (because I was afraid I’d drop him) that I went to the nurses, who have suggested using the side-lying position – i.e. lie down in bed and nurse him – if you fall asleep, you’re safe, he’s safe. So that’s what I’ve been doing. But now it’s stretching to other times. argh!

So, while you mull that over, here’s something to make you smile… or at least I hope it does

Dawn asked me to fill you all in and let you know that a beautiful baby boy arrived this morning at 9:06 am. He weighed in at 8lbs 3ozs and was 18 inches long. His name is Zachary Alexander. Please join me in congratulating the proud parents!

It’s REALLY hard to believe, but tomorrow is D-Day. The uncertainty is over. The waiting is almost over… although I Have to say that the next few hours are gonna drive me buggy.

As I mentioned, my wonderffffullest friend angel will update you Thanks for your thoughts and good wishes – and continue to send them!

~Dawn