Momma never told me . . . I'd never sleep again

at least not more than 2 or 3 hours at a time. I knew that having a new baby would lead to some sleep deprivation. I was even prepared somewhat for that as in the last month of pregnancy between discomfort and trips to pee I wasn't sleeping all that well anyways. However, waking up every 2-3 hours to feed baby is exhausting. Instead of being up for 5 or 10 minutes max at a time it is now closer to an hour. As the lactation specialist at the hospital put it, "The breastaurant is always open." My husband on the other hand is getting plenty of sleep (but don't tell him that!). I am gracious enough to leave with the baby after the feeding that usually occurs around 4 or 5 in the morning and let him sleep uninterrupted till after 9. I will admit in exchange, he has been good about letting me get some naps in during the day. Unfortunately, despite his best efforts, thanks to the all you can eat buffet that my boobs have become I rarely get in a full sleep cycle before being awoken again by my hungry little piranha.  Luckily for him he's super cute so will continue to get away with it for awhile! And besides that, I am getting pretty good at this walking zombie thing.