Thursday, January 21, 2010
Sleep
Everyone who knows me well, knows I have always been a great sleeper. Not anymore! I knew this would happen so it isn't like it came out of left field but I am REALLY tired these days! I have no idea how I'm going to cope with this when I start going back to work. I only have 4 weeks left to get us into a good routine and if I can do that, I'm hoping that will help. My house is a mess and when I have plans for the day, they seem to never get done! I have been taking naps when Drew does but I don't feel very rested after and then I look around at all that I have NOT accomplished and kick myself! But I must not complain...this is what I have always wanted, to be a mommy, even if that means a messy house and dark circles!
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Welcome to newborn-life! Keep one eye open (half open, bec ur sooo tired) and keep to other closed bec all the housework is on the back burner. This is when my hubby noticed I needed some help. NO ONE expects you to have clean anything at this time. Your sweet Drew is growing and he is number 1!!! Anyone with children soooo knows the days you are in. One day you will sleep like 6 hours in a row!!! Holy Cow! And then one day you will sleep 8 hours in a row. How crazy does that sound. Once you do you will be sad bec Drew is older and you will want another sweetheart baby in your life. So be very careful of that (i am living proof!):-) Love you. UR an amazing momma! Dark circle are circles of love. One day, you will miss this- im telling ya'
Adrienne... you are not alone. Ask ANY new mom. This is what it feels like. What I had to do was the prioritize and make a goal to get ONE thing done while he slept- even if it was sleep. Eventually, you'll see his nap schedule and you can count on them to get things done. In the meantime, just relax and no you're not alone!
Hang in there sweetie. It is an adjustment but know that taking care of your baby is good enough. You are doing one of the hardest jobs. Take care of yourself and do what you can. I wish I lived closer because I would come and help clean your house! LOL I love to clean. LOL
I used to be able to sleep. Ever since Calyn entered my life I have become a light sleeper. The smallest noise will wake me up. 3 hour naps? Not anymore. Maybe one hour. Luckily she started sleeping all night around 9 weeks. Hopefully Logan will be the same...
I know EXACTLY what you mean, but you WILL adjust. Drew will start sleeping more and so will you. It's hard to do the 'nap when they nap' thing, but it is agood start. Plus your bady has changed in ways you can't even begin to imagine and will probably never the same as it was before Drew. But....all these thing are nothing compaired to the joy and accomplishment you feel when you think of your babies (even when they aren't 'babies' aymore) So cherish this time when you aren't sleeping, because it will be over sooner than you will be ready. Love you!! Kiss the sweet Drew for me and Mike I say hello!
I remember those days, they seem so long ago!! I know the 'nap when he naps' thing doesn't seem to cut it, but also remember, you body has changed in ways you can't even begin to list, and it will probably never be the same as it was before Drew. Even with all the exhaustion and 'unaccomplished' feelings it will never compair to the joy and sense of accomplishment you feel when you think of Drew....That will NEVER change. So Cherish these days of sleeplessness and messiness, cause you don't get them back. We Love and miss ya'll, kiss that sweet little Drew for me and Mike 'Hi' fom all of us!!
Well Adi. Welcome to your new life. I look back at the end of most of my days and wonder what the heck I was doing since my to-do list did not get shorter! Some days I can pat myself on the back because at least my kids are alive, fed, and loved. Other days I cannot stand the total lack of control! I am a CONTROL FREAK!! If you can learn to just let it go you'll be much happier...or so they tell me!
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