Having a newborn and a toddler is more demanding that I had anticipated - and less. I forgot about the interrupted nights and how taxing those are. David is recovering from his jaundice and nursing stronger and stronger with every passing day - which means that the nursing sessions get shorter and more effective. Which also means that we don't have to be up half of the night and I am more rested in the mornings (mind, that is comparative!). With Alan, I could just rest when he rested. Now, when David sleeps, Alan demands his rights. But so far, we're handling it pretty well. Last night, David slept five hours straight which was pure bliss. He's also a very content and calm baby - not a screamer, not a fusser. He just lies in his crib and looks at the world with this curious expression on his face, sometimes smiling as if we were the most amusing thing he's ever seen (which is probably true). We are very blessed. Another high-maintenance baby like Alan would definitely not go over so well!
Posted by claudia at July 21, 2003 09:07 AM