To Carson for sleeping "well" last night. He went 2-four hour stretches. That may not seem like alot for some of you {lucky} parents, but for me, it was bliss!
The last few weeks have been pretty much hell on the sleep front. For some reason he thought he needed to eat every 2 hours in the middle of the night. Mommy wasn't happy 'cause she wasn't getting enough sleep. Baby wasn't happy 'cause mommy wasn't happy and he wasn't sleeping enough either. And Daddy? Well, he was just fine. Thank goodness we had one sane person in our house or else we just might have fallen apart.
But, I have to say things are looking up, the only direction I feel they can go. Maybe it's because I got some good rest, or because my little boy is too cute to be mad at, or because I broke down yesterday and the tears healed me. Whatever the reason, I feel better about life today and that is all that matters.
Why do boys always get the best eye lashes?
I love my boy!
11 comments:
Whitney, you look SO BEAUTIFUL! Seriously, you look so good. I know, those first few months are HELL when it comes to the lack of sleep. I remember thinking why didn't anybody tell me how hard the first couple of months. It does get better and it is amazing how great you feel once you can get a normal nights rest.
I remember feeling like that...breaking down and everything. It is hard. I hope you both get lots of sleep this week.
I'm so happy for you! I remember thinking at church today that Carson is almost 3 months old so he must be past (or almost past) the "difficult newborn phase". You've made it past this and now you can do anything! :)
Oh my goodness, I can SO relate. Elijah didn't sleep through the night until I weaned him at 14 months. And I just happen to be very unpleasant when I'm sleep deprived. Add it up. :)
It's a good thing they're so cute, huh?
I so understand where you are coming from. I'm glad he let you sleep a couple good stretches though.
Poor Whitney! And I was thinking you were getting tons of beauty rest because you look great! I meant to compliment you on your big beautiful curls yesterday. I ass-umed that things must be getting so much easier if you have time to look so put together....silly me! You two are doing a great job. Following the "sleep when the baby sleeps" motto should help a bit. It's tempting to get things done during his naps but you'll be a happier mom if you get more rest (even if you have to have sandwiches for dinner-again-and skip the dusting!)
Hell sometimes feels like an under-statement when baby is not sleeping. I was there (and still am on some nights) and it does get better. Hang in there. James only starting sleeping better once we started rice cereal at 4 1/2 months - which is a bit early to start solids but my kid is maniac eater! You will feel normal again I promise. =) E-mail me anytime lauren.thorley@gmail.com
I love that you are so positive!! Thats my Whit!! And honestly- he's so so so cute!!! I think he looks so much like Joel its crazy!! ADORABLE family girly!! I'm sure they're will be more "breakdowns" in the future- sometimes they are most definitely needed. He'll keep you smiling though ;)
I wanted to ask you if you guys are still in the same place? I have something to send you ;)
dude i have been there. I know you feel alone in it, but seriously with Conner's gas problems I was up all night sometimes, I would just put him in his swing and come in and our of conciousness listening to him grunt all night.
Crying is so healing. I almost wish I could do it more often.
This is the absolute hardest part in my opinion, so just remember that it gets better.
I would love you forever if you would call me and just talk to me about how you are feeling because I sooo feel like I can relate.
You will get thru this!
Just take it one day at a time, even just one hour at a time.
And just because it SUCKSSSS HORSE BALLS right now doesn't mean you don't love him.
Love always,
Laurie
You wouldn't be a real mom without a few breakdowns. I am so glad he had a good night sleep! It is amazing how happy you can be to sleep four hours straight.
It is true, the boys always get the long eyelashes. It is so unfair.
Carson is so cute! Being a mom just gets better and better! You look beautiful for being a new mom.
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