First Night of Little Sleep

Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 - Day 4

We definitely expected little sleep for a while, but the billy-bed that she has to sleep in made it far worse than in the hospital. She isn't swaddled up like she has been because on the billy-bed, she is in this pouch w/arms that is attached to this bed. There is so much room in there that she doesn't get that feeling like she is in the womb but rather is able for her arms/legs to flair around. She hated that bed and just did not want to be in there. We felt so bad for her and we wanted to get her out of there but for her best interest we had to force her to stay in there crying, fussy and upset. Also, all she has on is a diaper so although it is a bit more heated, it doesn't keep her as warm as she wants.

I got about 2 hours of sleep total and Chris got a bit more but we made it through our first night at home together. I can't wait until she is out of that thing so I can put her in some cute, warm sleepers and we can get her on a regular eating/sleeping/pooping routine.

We changed a zillion diapers which was to be expected and filled our diaper genie already. They weren't lying when they said we'd go through diapers faster than we can imagine. Chris has been the master diaper changer, which has been great. I think he is proud of his new trade and I love that he wants to help where/when he can. He got some advice from someone who said to change as many diapers as he could while he was home because it is bonding time with Tia. Although, I think Chris thinks she thinks he is the bad guy because he has to change her diaper, get her cleaned up and clean around her belly button - which entails a little bit of coldness from the wipes. But I sure love watching him with her - it is just so cute!

Our first big day went well, with all things considered, and she is doing better with her jaundice too. The nurse came out to the house and did a reading and her levels have dropped significantly. Even the pediatrician called and said she was blown away by the big change. I know Tia is our little over achiever! So by Thursday when we go into the pediatrician, she should be all good.