Yikes.
The first night as “parents in our own home” was completely different than I ever would’ve expected.
It’s everyone else’s child that causes the “up-all-night” nights, right?
Wrong.
I’m pretty sure I was able to gather about 3 or 4 10-minute naps in between the excruciating screams of a child that screams like I heard last night SHOULD NOT be possible.
Jess, on the other hand didn’t get ANY sleep last night. None whatsoever.
At 5AM, she came out to me (I moved to the couch) and said, “should I call my mom?”
I literally jumped up and said, “YES!”
Mom Garrett is now here and is providing the much-needed input and babysitting that these two “kids with a kid” need today.
My parents also arrived late last night and did all the great granparent-like reactions to our newborn daughter. They are in love!
We’re on our way to the hospital this afternoon to chat with the “lactation consultant”. Ella has decided that she’s hungry but she doesn’t want mommy’s milk right now!
Pray for these “kids with a kid”, would ya?! This is a new experience that’s absolutely making us “grown up”!
Oh…I am praying for you guys! I wish I could be there (to do what, I’m not sure…I’m definitely not an expert!) But I’ll keep praying!
Love you,
Jaymie
I feel for you. I know exactly how you feel!! Tell Jess that the first couple months of breastfeeding are the hardest but after that it does get much easier! After getting over that hump, I didnt want to stop! One thing that helped my kids was the womb bear. I have one.. I should try to find it. IT is a bear that you hook to the crib and it turns on and sounds like the heartbeat- what the baby heard in the womb. I will try to find that for you both. Will continue to pray. It does get easier…
Oh how we understand!! I am praying!! but always remeber, we are here supporting you, praying for you and enjoying this with you even if just by spirit. Never forget, God is holding you and walking you all thru this as well. You guys will do great!! I can not imagine two more wonderful people to be experiencingthis right now. What a joy! God Bless you Sheet’s family. God will guide you thru every step, situation, cry, smile, laugh, fall and jump you walk in this new journey. PTL….
We will pray along side you, offering our best hopes for you all!!
Hang in there Jess-I know your pain, but this will work out. Follow your instincts, you are going to get through this. Mark, Jake and I will be praying for you all!
Much love & Many Prayers
Don’t worry man, it may seem weird now, but wait a few months. Also, remember to give each other naps.
This is how all kids are at first.
Yeah, breastfeeding sucks…but it’s cheap. :)
Hey guys! Welcome to the new world of having a newborn in the house! (I’m sooooooooooooo happy Reagan has past that stage, though I loved it.)
The frustration of no sleep will be over before you know it.
The nights that seem to never end will end and the place where you are at your wits end…well, trust me, you have more wits than you think!
We love you guys and we are so happy for your new baby girl.
We can’t wait to see you and little Ella, to hold her and love on her in June!
YAY! Reagan has a new baby girl cousin to play tea party with!!
Trust that our prayers are with you!
One more thing…with the breastfeeding frustration. The biggest thing that helped me was remembering that she is learning too. You both are new at this and you both have to learn how to do it. She’s never eaten before so it’s just like having to learn all the other things she’s never done before…Everything!
She’ll get it… I Promise!!
I just gotta laugh at Rita’s comment “breast feeding sucks!” Anyone else think that was rather funny??
Ok – well anyway… Stev, I love your tone and vulnerability. I literally went “aww” in a sympathetic “sad” way, not “that’s cute” kinda way. You are my brother, so I can say this – you really are growing up. Even just on the phone – and even just in your tone! So weird.. but WONDERFUL!!! And yet again…. I’m miserable in SC while the rest of the fam is together – no matter how many rich and famous people I am serving… although… the left over crab and lobster is nice….