I think I may have created a monster. I mastered the art of nursing the Chipper while lying down. This meant not a lot of sleep was lost by me or him. He was awake only long enough to get a good latch and then drifted off to la la land easily. I would often wake up in the morning and not remember having fed him, and yet, there he was, content. So, I can only assume that I was too exhausted to wake up at all and feeding him became second nature. Chip is now 6 (and a bit) months old. He sleeps in our bed. He starts out in his, way too small bassinet and by about 2:00 on he's in with us. It's been pretty annoying lately, but I don't know what to do. I can't even fathom sitting up and feeding him. I tried last night, and failed miserably. I remember letting Carson just cry it out at 7 months in the basement with only a baby monitor turned on silent (lights only mode) to hear his cries. I felt guilty about that then, and still do now. I don't know why, but I don't think I could do it to another of my offspring. I'm also going through a pot of coffee a day to stay awake because my sleep is so disrupted by a kicking, scratching, cooing, sometimes playful, sometimes upset wee little babe. Any suggestions? I'm open to anything.
In other news, I've gone through almost everything we own and taken what I don't think is practical out to be put in a yard sale. (June 8th, 130 Algonquin, if you're interested)So *all* I have left to do is pack what's left. Any tips of where to start? I have a little less than three weeks and don't want to rush the packing and live like campees too prematurely. But, I don't want to be rushed at the end either. hmmmmm
One Thing Before I Leave…
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