This week was a sad, sad week. Something HORRIBLE happened! I started my period for the first time in over a year. I was hoping that since I was breastfeeding that I wouldn't get my period for a long time, but all my hoping didn't do me any good. This is by far the weirdest period I have ever had. Last week it started off with me having horrible cramps. The cramps were so bad that it reminded me of when I was first going into labor, it was intense! Not only that, but while I was having cramps I wasn't feeling well at all. All of these things were happening, but the real deal didn't start until earlier this week. Usually I'm only on my period for 3 days (maybe 4 max) but I have seriously been on this thing for about a week now! I really hope my periods aren't like this for the rest of my life and that this is just a temporary thing.
Jayde's sleep training didn't really go as planned. We tried 2 more times after my last post and we gave in and picked her up both those times. Our second attempt we made some progress though. After a little over an hour of crying she DID fall asleep. The only reason that attempt failed was because she woke after sleeping for about 2 hours and I was so tired that I took her into bed with me and then fell asleep while feeding her. I know, my mistake. The third time we tried it just didn't work at all. She cried for 2 hours and then we decided to pick her up. Listening to her cry for that long was just too depressing, I was probably crying even more than she was. I think the reason why it didn't work the third time was because we didn't wait long enough to try after the first two failed attempts. She remembered from previous experiences that we were eventually going to pick her up. In conclusion, Keith and I will be trying again in a few weeks. We are confident that it will work because it did, we just didn't follow through with it. Next time we decided to do it, there will be no giving in and hopefully no mistakes. In order for this to work we have to stick to the plan. I am determined to get Jayde in her crib and sleeping on her own and I know that in the end that the sleep training will benefit everyone. In the meantime, Jayde will be sleeping cuddled next to mommy as usual.
I can't wait until Jayde's 4 month appointment next week because I really want to talk to the doctor about starting Jayde on some rice cereal. I really think she is ready! When she is mad Keith sometimes spoon feeds her water, it's the funniest thing. Since the first time he has tried it, she took the water from the spoon like a champ. She pretty much already knew what a spoon was and what to do with it. Not only that but she is always trying to reach for our food. Today, Keith and I went to eat at Digger's Diner and the whole time she was trying to reach for the basket of french fries. She is determined to get real food, she is so over the whole "just milk" diet. Basically, Jayde is showing all the signs of wanting to start solids. The only thing she can't do that is necessary for her to start them is sit up on her own. But, I am hoping that Jayde being able to sit up while leaning up against something might just be enough since she has all the other signs of wanting to eat! I can't wait until she is able to start solids, I'm already planning on making all her baby food by scratch! Plus, maybe just maybe, her having something more than milk in her tummy will help with her sleeping at night.
Everything has been going good for the most part. The only thing I can complain about is me not having money. Their are things that I want that I wish I could buy and I no longer have the luxury of seeing something cute for Jayde and buying it. Not having money doesn't make me want to go back work though, I'm just going to have to adjust. I'm going back to school in August and then with I'm done with that I will have the rest of my life to work. I am more than happy being able to stay home with my baby girl and I wouldn't change it for anything! I think it's crucial for me to be there for Jayde in her first year of life and I am just thankful that I am able to do so. Thank you Keith for making me being able to stay home with Jayde possible!
Being a mommy has taught me the true meaning of PATIENCE. Before having Jayde I was the most impatience person, but motherhood teaches you some amazing things. This past week I have come to the realization that I cannot rush Jayde to start sleeping by herself or for her to start eating solids. Everything she does is on her own terms, not mine!
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