Too Tired to Sleep

[princessofburundi]

I'm so tired and hyped that I can't get to sleep; I thought that journalling might relax me.

I'm hyped because I'm worried about a friend's baby. He's not quite 10 weeks old and he is losing weight instead of gaining. His mum is breastfeeding, but they've figured out that he's only getting 1 oz. of milk per feed, which simply isn't enough to maintain a growing baby. I went over to the hospital to bring my friend food and beverages and to sit with her a bit; she's very worried and was glad to have someone to talk to. I love this little baby and I want him to thrive. I hope nothing is wrong with him.

Bought myself a book today: A Darker Shade of Magic by Victoria Schwab; fantasy and it looks interesting. And I ordered three books from Chapters last night. I would be much better off financially if I didn't buy books, but is life without buying books really living? I love my ever-growing library.

Okay....going to find something to do to help me wind down. Journalling isn't doing it. Good night, all.

Comments

[kristy]

I hope your friends baby is going to be ok.

[princessofburundi]

Thank you. Me too. He is such a little love, and going over there once a week to snuggle with him and chat with his mum is one of the great joys in my life. I am dreadfully worried as he's still in hospital. Poor little guy.

[globetrotter1]

Life without books is no way to live.

Hope all is well with the baby.

[princessofburundi]

My mum tells me that I have too many books, but I don't agree. There isn't a too many when it comes to books.

All is not well with the baby, unfortunately. He and his mum are still in hospital while they run tests. I am chewing my nails about the whole thing; I love that little boy and his mama.

[globetrotter1]

Awww the poor baby. So worrisome! :(

ebooks

[brainwane]

Do you ever read ebooks? My spouse works on Library Simplified which includes an ebook-reading application for Android and iOS, called SimplyE -- it gives you free access to some books you might be interested in.

Re: ebooks

[princessofburundi]

I most certainly do read e-books! I was a hold out for paper books until I moved last year to spend four months living in the Canadian Arctic. I really couldn't bring four months' worth of books with me, so I gave in and bought an e-reader. I still prefer paper books, but I keep the e-reader in my purse so I'm never without reading material.

Thank you so much for the info on the website. I have written down the information and will pop over and have a look! Merci beaucoup!

[atomicnectarine]

That's scary with the baby. Did it all of a sudden happen that he's not feeding well?

[princessofburundi]

I went to visit in the middle of last week and was surprised to see how small he was, but then not all babies grow at the same rate, and I had huge babies, so I didn't say anything or really worry about it. But my friend went to the doctor next day for a check up and immediately landed in hospital with him, so my initial worry was spot on. I still am surprised - he's a cheerful little chap and he is well tended to, and you'd think a baby who wasn't getting enough food would be more vocal about it. I'm hoping all is well - haven't been in touch with my friend yet today. Thanks for your concern.