Sleep...Priceless

Like any new mom, I have been struggling with getting my newborn to sleep during the night. We've determined that he hates his bassinet and becomes fussy and irritable if we lay him in there. However, he's a little angel if we allow him to sleep in our bed or on my chest. I know, not safe! Believe me, we sleep with one eye open!

Sometime around 4am...

Out like a light.

"I thought I was clear, I''m not sleeping in here!"

"Mommy and Daddy's bed is much nicer."

On top of it all, part lack of sleep and part typical surgery recovery has caused me to experience the worst chills and shakes of my life. I was in bed all day on Saturday sick as a dog. Thank goodness for Lovey!! She's been taking care of me and Ryker.

Mommy's get sick too.

Last night my mom took Ryker while I went home and enjoyed a full night sleep (to be fair, this is not the first time she's so graciously done this in the past 2 weeks!). However, she was going to try something new to get him to sleep. After some seasoned moms/friends reassured us that he would not have spinal issues later in life, we were convinced it would be okay if he slept in his swing during the night and didn't force the bassinet on him.

Well, it worked. In bed at 11:30, he woke up at 3am and 6am to be fed! Woo Hoo! Thank you, Lovey!!

Aw, my sweet little lamb.