You know that feeling when you’ve been up all night nursing your little one, and it seems like your partner just doesn’t get it? Well, I’m here to share my experience with my adorable yet demanding breastfed baby. She’s such a fan of breastfeeding that she flatly refuses to take a bottle, even if it’s filled with my milk. We’re talking about full-on meltdowns, tears, and protests every time someone tries to swap my breast for a bottle.
My partner, Greg, often fails to understand why this can be overwhelming. I mean, how can he not see it? I’m wandering through life in a haze, fueled only by caffeine and sheer determination. Just the thought of stepping out for some errands fills me with guilt—what if the baby starts crying? What if I get a call saying she’s hungry?
I might chuckle at how my pre-baby B cups have transformed into such a major part of my life if I weren’t so completely exhausted. Breastfeeding is beautiful, no doubt, but not at 4 a.m. when it’s the third feeding of the night. Greg keeps saying he’ll help get the baby to take a bottle, but so far? Crickets. And when he says one of these things after a particularly tough night, I feel like I might just lose it:
- “I’m so tired.” Oh really? Because you’ve been snoozing on the couch while I’ve been up with the baby all night long.
- “She only woke up twice? That’s not too bad!” Yeah, try being the one who’s actually up with her!
- “You should just let her cry it out next time.” Brilliant suggestion! Because nothing says peaceful night like a wide-awake baby and a cranky toddler both wailing at the same time.
- “I understand how you feel.” No, you don’t. How do I know? You don’t have the same anatomy, which means you’ve never had an all-nighter with our kids.
- “Just cut her off, she can wait half an hour.” Sure, I’ll just explain that to her, and then we’ll all peacefully drift back to sleep.
- “Thanks for the update.” Yes, he really said this at 5 a.m. when I woke him up in tears because the baby was up every two hours. I was so close to losing my mind.
- “She needs to learn to take a bottle.” Absolutely! So when are you planning to actually help her with that?
I simply can’t even.
What about you? What’s the most annoying thing your partner has said after a sleepless night spent nursing?
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In summary, navigating the early stages of motherhood can be challenging, especially when your partner doesn’t fully understand what you’re going through. Communication and support are key, so don’t hesitate to share your feelings. For more tips and advice, remember to check out our terms and conditions.