The secret

Once I got the hang of it, I started lying down to nurse E at night. He likes to fall asleep snuggled with me after this. What's more, it's his favorite way to sleep. The crib is a distant second. At three weeks old, he already knows how to get what he wants. If I try to nurse him at night sitting up, or put him in the crib at night, no dice. He wants the bed.

I felt bad about this initially, but at least two people with multiple children have sworn up and down that you won't roll over on the baby, and this seems to be true. In fact, I woke up a few times feeling stiff from being in the same position - it seemed as if my body was determined not to roll over on him.

I think all three of us slept much better.

Comments

Poppy said…
My friend nursed both her kids this way and nothing bad ever happened. One kiddo needed her to keep holding onto him until he was... ergh, 2. The other kiddo was independent by the time she was 1 year old. So, good luck. :)
This suzy said…
It's fascinating to me how much our minds and bodies know by instinct. It's really pretty cool!

Glad to know you're finding what works for you. :)
Caro said…
That's how I got my sleep. None of mine would sleep in the crib. And those little bodies next to me were pretty nice too.
BabelBabe said…
just don't, you know, drink a fifth of vodka or anything : )

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