Tuesday, January 6, 2009

they really DO love me!

We put them in separate cribs last night for the first time and for the very first time they BOTH slept through the entire night!

BabyF was asleep by about 8:30pm and woke at 6:00am.

BabyB was asleep by about 9:30pm and woke at 7:30am.

I, being the crazy overprotective mother that I am, woke at 3:00am to listen for them... then again at 4:00am... and then again at 5:30am. I began to worry about BabyF because she has never gone more than six hours between feedings. So I got up and went to check on them. Once I saw them both wiggle and coo I felt relieved and went back to bed.

Now, of course, I've jinxed it by posting about it, but I'm REALLY hoping this is the start of a new and permanent sleeping schedule. Keep your fingers crossed for me!

7 comments:

Romeo Morningwood said...

Oh oh oh it's ma-gic!
I guess they were keeping each other up. They are individuals and both of those little angels are going to need to follow their own paths. They have shared a womb and now a room, and someday they'll prolly want their own room to clutter with their favorite colours, clothes, and boy band posters. They'll demand to have their own phones and purses and snacks and jackets and shoes and DVDs and cars and go to different Universities... or not.

You must be thrilled (read relieved) to be on the cusp of a regular sustained sleeping pattern. What a concept eh? Who knew that sleep would become one of the most valuable commodities on the planet?

I'm sure that your mind is still reeling when you stare at those little sleeping faces and those adorable tiny fingers twitching..
soak it all in...
cliche warning..

every day is a gift,
that's why they call it the present

Ponita in Real Life said...

I agree with Donn about them keeping each other awake. Now that they each have their own space, but still close enough together to not be alone, I am sure they will settle and start to give you a few more hours of sleep each night!

I am thrilled for you, Anna! Those two girls are a handful but they are a double delight as well. It will be so interesting to see how they grow into individuals and what their personalities are like - if they will be like some twins and do absolutely everything together, or if they will want to each be a little more autonomous.

I love being able to watch them grow, and love how you are discovering motherhood and this totally new universe!

Warm hugs!

Ponita in Real Life said...

By the way, Anna, I have moved. Decided to abandon the Ponygirl connotations, so I am now here: Ponita in Real Life

anna said...

Donn - A sustained sleeping pattern would be HEAVENLY! Sadly, that is not to be quite yet. And yes, I do still stare at them and get all emotional. I still can't believe I have two babies. I honestly didn't think it would ever happen.

Ponita - I have wanted children for so long... now that I have them, I want to share my joy with the world. :)

Sir said...

Anna,

Not having kids of my own, I am sure that when they want you THEY will let you know, so I would go and start having a good night sleep there will be enough nights in the future you will be up worrying that is the sign of a good Mother ( like you )..

Warren

Jonas said...

You ARE sharing your joy with the world, Anna!

It's palpable.

(now get some sleep!)

WithinWithout said...

I was positive I had commented here last week...ARRGGGGHHHH...

Of course, the twins don't KNOW they love you yet. They just know they can't survive WITHOUT you.

They're still looking in your eyes when you change them or feed them or cuddle them...and imprinting.

Your eyes will be the only eyes they'll ever need, really...the eyes and smile they'll associate with most, even when they can't remember this part of their lives.

In the meantime, they're getting more used to life, more comfortable knowing you'll always be there, so they know they don't HAVE to cry all the time.

It was all a test...TESTING, TESTING, WILL SHE COME TO GIVE ME WHAT I NEED?

By your actions, the answer is yes. Now they know.