My mom came over this morning to watch the kids while I caught a nap, you know, because of the sleep deprivation. She said she had an appointment at 2pm but I laughed and told her I was sure I’d be up long before then. Well two and a half hours later she had to come wake me up! I could not believe I slept that long but I guess I was tired or something. The weird thing is that I didn’t feel crappy like I normally would after a long nap, I didn’t feel refreshed, I just felt a bit surprised. I got up, changed Zoey’s diaper, got her down for a nap, and went about my day as usual.
I know that soon she’ll start sleeping better (I hope) — I know this from going through the exact same thing with Nicholas, and from reading about this exact same thing with almost every baby this age, and from talking to other moms with babies this age who are equally zombie-like. I figure I’ve got about two more months and then we’ll be good for a while. Of course this time I’m wiser and there will be no getting pregnant again during that blissful 12-15 month age when Nature tries to trick you into thinking this parenting gig is gonna be easy. I am so wise to that little evolutionary deception. Fool me once…
Everyone has a “right” number of children for them. For me it’s no more than two. I have two hands, two eyes, and there are two adults in the house. With two kids there is no way to be outnumbered (except when Spouse is acting like a kid — and then I get a bit overwhelmed).
Your mileage may vary – I’ve seen people that are perfectly happy with 3 or 4 or more kids, and I’ve seen people totally pushed over the edge when #3 comes along.
But if your hubby ever decides he wants another one I’d have him write out a contract with the following clauses
1) If either adult ever decides they want to leave the marriage — THEY get the kids you want out – fine but don’t except me to be a single mom/dad you honey are stuck with the kids
2) If there is a third child, there will never been a question about the need for extra help, or the expense of paying for said help if necessary (where’s Mr. French when you need him?)
Someday, soon, they’ll be old enough (and done nursing at night) to go spend a night or two with Grandma Sarah. HAPPY HAPPY JOY JOY
way to go on the napping…i did not get one today but my hubby was home so while he played with her i was able to do a lot of cleaning…but more importantly i soaked in a hot bath with a book! i have been told to be patient also with tulip’s sleep…it is getting a little better…but i am ready for it to be A LOT better. i’ll have to read your prior posts to see where you’re at with your ltitle one and sleep… have you read “no-cry sleep solution”? good luck! *elizabeth