we're cutting teeth so no, there is NO sleep here!!!!! I am soooooo tired!  btw my lo in 7months

mssemmy Mar. 10, 2009 at 3:10 PM

Eh, on the pumping tip?  Not so much, unless you plan on using bottles (have to return to work) and definitely not in the first 6 weeks.  You don't want to cause nipple confusion, or mess with your supply when you're just establishing a nursing relationship.

A better tip for new breastfeeding moms is to have your partner bring you the baby and put the baby back in bed if you can.

RanaAurora Mar. 10, 2009 at 3:29 PM

I think I'm more tired now then when my daughter was a newborn. Maybe it was because I was able to nap when she would, lol. But now she's 16 months and is on the strangest sleeping pattern. One that I haven't been able to break yet. The night before last I slept roughly 4 hours and she refused to nap. Last night I did get more sleep (about 6 hours) but when she woke up this morning she was ready to GO GO GO.

I like to ease myself into a state of awareness in the morning...You can bet that hasn't happened in a long time!

madamekatekate Mar. 10, 2009 at 3:37 PM

Im lucky. my boyfriend takes care of our baby all night so i can sleep without being disturbed : )

.Beth. Mar. 10, 2009 at 4:24 PM

Co-sleep if you want sleep!!!

TanyaR1024 Mar. 10, 2009 at 6:58 PM

No kidding, Tanya!

RanaAurora Mar. 10, 2009 at 9:33 PM

My kids are grown, but I don't regret being there for them.  In this age of small families, the time when you are a zombie will eventually pass.  I nursed  them for a long time & feel that commitment was more important than my sleep. (& I was one of those who absolutely needed my 8 hours!) Funny thing, in my late 40s, I only needed 7 hours. I think improving my nutrition made me healthier & not needing so much sleep, unfortunately too late.... 
The bad thing about small families is that we don't have extended family to help. Even an hour a day of an aunt or trusted neighbor to help would be enough to stabilize things. But time passes & you have nice adult kids as friends as a result!!!!

MrsT4765 Mar. 11, 2009 at 2:23 PM

I did the co-sleep with my first born. Although I was able to get more sleep (kind of), he had really poor sleeping habits until he was almost 3. I attribute that to co-sleeping and nursing in the bed. I tried a different approach with baby #2. She was not allowed to sleep in the bed under any circumstances. As a result, she has been a very scheduled and good sleeper. It was almost too easy. I would sit in a chair and nurse her versus laying in the bed. She would go right back to sleep without a fuss. Now that she's almost 4, it's easier to get her to go to bed than my 6 year old son. Go figure.

Baby #3 is one month old and I seem to be sleepier than ever. I'm going with the no sleeping in the bed again. The results remain to be seen because he's only a month old. But I sure do miss my sleep. I need at least 4 hours but I can't get more than two or three max. I am such a better parent when I have my wits about me and right now my wits are whacky. :-)

Don't think there is any secret to getting sleep with a newborn. I believe that just comes with the territory.

lovechilde Mar. 11, 2009 at 5:33 PM

No Reason why were not getting enough sleep but mine are 2 and 9 months!

Sweetmami07 Mar. 12, 2009 at 4:23 PM

I do try to nap when my 3 mont old naps, but it doesn't always work. Plus, I like to have some time to myself to get online or watch tv or something when he naps.

amyt89 May. 1, 2009 at 1:47 PM