Update: It's 4am. She woke and cried but settled immediately I put dummy back in. Let's see if she can make it to 7am.
Update: It's 5am. Crying again. Dummy put in. Harder to settle but not the urgent screaming of previous nights where food was the only answer.
Really hate this part of bring a parent. I'm currently sore from injury I got while pregnant. I'm trying to exercise to lose weight but of course that inflames the injury resulting in me hurting a lot. I'm tired from choppy nights sleep and I feel like a failure for not getting her to sleep.
On top of that I really want to go to a concert next week and stay the night in town (a treat from my wonderful man) but Grace is so clingy at the moment that I know she will be a nightmare for my sister who is babysitting. So now I feel guilty about taking my treat.
Don't get me wrong, I'm loving so much of this parenting journey and I love my little family with all my heart. I'm truly the happiest I've ever been!! But the pain sleep deprivation combo sucks and colours my perspective during some of these early mornings.
Update: It's 6:30am. Up for good this time but charming and cheerful as she wakes. No urgent screaming like the 4am wakes of the past. Very pleasant way to wake up to my gorgeous cooing girl.
So was the midnight feed worth it? I think so. Will try again tonight. And will try to be kinder on myself when it comes to getting in shape and enjoying my treats guilt free.