As most people know, Adam has become a much better sleeper. He goes to bed at 7:30 pm and still gets a dream feed at 10:30 pm and at 5:30 am, and he usually wakes up around 7:30. He has gone from getting up a minimum of 5 times per night to only waking the two times when he gets fed. It has made a world of difference for everyone in our family. Many pediatricians will say that after 6 months a baby does not need to eat anymore overnight. Our pediatrician's motto is that as long as the baby is happy and healthy, then we can keep doing what works for our family.
I love the dream feed at 10:30pm. Afterwards, Adam is still fast asleep so I rest him on my shoulder and let him sleep there for a few more minutes. I can feel his little breaths on my neck and lay my cheek right up against his little cheek. I can feel his little heart beat against my chest. It is the absolute most perfect time. And it doesn't happen every night, some nights he wakes up a little bit and cries, those nights I place him back into the crib so he can sleep.
Maybe it's selfish, but keeping with the dream feeds works for our family. And the added bonus is the precious snuggle time I get with my little boy. It truly is a little slice of heaven and my absolute favorite time of the day.
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