I have recently been diagnosed with a thyroid condition which caused gallbladder disease. I had my gallbladder removed 2 weeks ago and continued to bedshare throughout my recovery. Baby and I both love the bond that this allows for us. However, with my thyroid condition, I am getting more and more worn down as the days go by. My doctor told me that I wasn't getting good quality sleep because of the bedsharing, and that I needed to transition baby to his crib asap.
I don't know what to do. We aren't (at least I'M not ready) for the transition. Suggestions?
Re: Not Ready to stop bedsharing
Studies have shown that bedsharing mothers who are breastfeeding get MORE sleep than those whose babies are in cribs. I'll see if I can find the studies to show you so that you can share them with your doctor if you like...but if it were me, I'd smile and nod to the doctor and let him think you've changed your sleeping arrangements, but continue bedsharing.
I have a thyroid condition (no thyroid, actually...had it removed via total thyroidectomy last October), and I bedshare with my DS. He nurses some throughout the night, but I sleep shirtless and barely have to wake up if at all to nurse him. He sort of helps himself.
Can you nap with your baby during the day? Get an hour or so of down time in the evening while DH gets some bonding time? Also, you'll want to make sure you're drinking enough water and eating lots of good foods to keep your nutrition optimal and your energy levels up. Maybe add a multivitamin too.
It's tough when you're hypo...I know! I'm still not perfectly regulated and just drag some days. We keep upping my Synthroid dose, and it's getting old. I've napped with DS on many occasions just to keep my sanity, and I often go to bed with him in the evenings. I'm pooped!
In reality, your doctor should be able to prescribe thyroid medication that regulates you such that you become essentially symptom free. If you're feeling run down, experiencing constipation, dry skin, shedding lots of hair in the shower or when you brush, or any other hypo symptoms, you might need more Synthroid or an added T3 medication. I would bet that bedsharing is not the culprit, but I could be wrong.
Do you feel that your baby is waking excessively or keeping you up more than a normal baby would?
Feel free to PM me if you want to chat about thyroid issues and breastfeeding or cosleeping or whatever. Sometimes having someone else to lean on who knows what you're going through can be a big help!
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Elizabeth 5yrs old Jane 3yrs old
When you're hyper, that doesn't necessarily mean you have lots more energy. In my case at least, I would have random bursts of restlessness/nervous energy, and then I'd crash and just feel exhausted. I was also often tired from my heart beating so fast. "Hyper" in some ways seems misleading.
Honestly, with all the crazy health stuff I've been through in the past 1+ years, the benefits of bedsharing helped me keep my sanity. I really relaxed when DS was in my arms.
Elizabeth 5yrs old Jane 3yrs old
but its settled. cuddle time continues thanks for the support!