We were very interested to see how our three felines would react. From various folks, we'd pretty much heard all about how to prepare a dog. We'd also heard that preparing a cat is an exercise in futility. When we thought Asa would come on time, we'd talked about bringing home a receiving blanket, so they'd know his scent. But things turned out differently, and we just arrived with the car seat.
Oliver seemed to be fine with the whole situation. She usually sleeps on my pillow, but spent the whole first night tiptoeing over M.'s head to check on the newcomer. Just sniffs, no trying to climb into the co-sleeper or anything. Since then, scritches and cuddles have been known to happen simultaneously (even on the kitchen floor still in my pj's.)
Luna... well, she decided a couple weeks ago that the changing pad was the *ideal* new sleeping spot. Asa's arrival hasn't changed that. Fortunately, he's still small enough that he doesn't take up much of the pad, so there's room for two.
And Gracey... well, I'd photograph her reaction, but this is a family blog, and I don't want to be flagged for obscene content. She'll get over it.
And Gracey... well, I'd photograph her reaction, but this is a family blog, and I don't want to be flagged for obscene content. She'll get over it. 
This post reminded me of the most amazing article I read in a breastfeeding magazine (?) about a cat who would wake in the night when the baby was making the most subtle stirrings (even before the obvious outward signs that newborns make were evident!) and let his mama know by waking her up! She was able to pick up her baby to nurse him well before the baby got worked up. Maybe your kitties will eventually pull through with similar instincts and lend a hand somehow! (Well, maybe not Gracey?!) ;)
ReplyDeleteTHAT is a hilarious post. :)
ReplyDeleteSo what are your nights like?? Pics of the cosleeper setup/in use? How much sleep you guys getting? Is Marcey pumping so she can snooze and Eliza can feed? Details, women, details!! We non-moms wanna know. :)
ReplyDeleteYup, Mama V, that was in the magazine that you sent us! M., reading over my shoulder, said, "I just read that last night!" Nice timing.
ReplyDeleteJen, our nights aren't too bad yet. Asa eats about every four hours. Because we can't let him go beyond that (preemie and all) we set a cell phone alarm, but he usually wakes up just before it goes off. One of us changes a diaper, then Mommy nurses for a while and Mummy preps a bottle - mixture of breastmilk and formula. When Asa is done nursing, Mummy gives him a bottle while Mommy pumps the remainder of her milk. Then, often, there's another diaper change and sometimes a while in the rocking chair until Asa falls asleep again. The whole thing takes an hour, give or take.