It is 0230am and we are still awake and have been awake since 900pm! I'm freaking exhausted and feeling like I don't know jack. I have done everything I know to get Mary Claire to sleep and nothing works. Plus, she has thrown up 3 times tonight - something she has not done since she was in the hospital and 1 day old on that other formula! I'm scared to lay her down for fear she will choke. And I guess some of the feeling is coming back in my lower stomach because I keep getting sharp pains. I'm just so frustrated! This has to be the worst night so far! And my intention at church this past Sunday was for patience in times like these, and I feel like I've failed at it.
I just need reassurance! Kim - I saw your comment and actually commented back to you on that same post - she is now asleep in her swing! Guess we'll see how long it lasts.....as she stirs and opens her eyes.....
It is going to be a long Tuesday..............
2 comments:
Believe me, it's all worth it in the end. You will look back and think, How did I ever make it? And then you will wonder where did all that time go.......She is beautiful! Can't wait to see her.
It is tough but the time will fly by and you'll be trying to remember these early days...
I vividly remember rocking my 2 month old every two hours, almost putting myself to sleep with her in my arms -- but I always reminded myself: Treasure and cherish these days (and nights and early mornings) because they will be over before I know it.
My baby is now 2 years and 8 months old, sleeps from 9pm to 7am (sometimes 8am) and when she wakes, she quietly turns on her tv that is turned to Sponge Bob. We hear her but don't have to rush out of bed right away...
Hang in. You're going to be fine. If you can get a family member or trusted friend to come at some point late morning or early afternoon, so you can steal an hour or two to nap -- ASK! You never know. :)
Kim in FL
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