I have found that not being alone all day helps tremendously. And E? He seems to have inherited a lot of the things that make me difficult at times.. or .. erm.. I mean unique.
Some thoughts/questions:
UNICEF recommends your house temps be set at 60-64 degrees F for co-sleeping. Um. That's a little cold. E and I both seem to chill a bit at 70 - not to mention that in Fla, that means the a/c would just run constantly all day and night. What temps do other co-sleepers have their thermometers set on?
When I lie on my right side, both my breasts end up hurting like CRAZY after an hour or so. On my left side, it gets uncomfortable, but nothing like the right. Any ideas why?
I am absolutely done being open with anyone about this post partum experience who hasn't
A. Had a baby fairly recently
B. Isn't a sensitive, open individual
or
C. Isn't all that close to me
I've had so many people tell me they, "didn't remember" dealing with or having this or that that I am just done with it. And even if they didn't have to deal with whatever, all birth and post partum experiences are not the same just like anything else in life. I just had someone telling me that they didn't need any pain relief post partum and that it didn't hurt that badly. ok. Maybe it didn't. But then again, maybe you didn't push for 2 and a half hours either. Or maybe I'm a wimp. But you know what? Deal. I have trouble believing though that you were in so little discomfort after that experience. AND I'm so tired of people reacting so harshly to some of my feelings post partum when they aren't even really around me. sheesh. You getting all nervous doesn't help me much.
And finally, the past 3 days E has started to finally seem to get past some of his screamy, separation anxiety stuff. I still have to hold him a lot, but it's not nearly so nerve wracking. Yay!