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Posted by MarybethW on November 30, 2002 at 22:23:16:
In Reply to: AAAAAAAAAAAAGH! posted by Steve on November 30, 2002 at 21:07:55:
Steve, I hear ya. 5 hours of sleep is barely enough to function on. Sometimes I feel like I'm sleepwalking through life... I've been trying to get to this place of balance, where I'm accepting of the current situation, yet not just lying down and calling it quits, but always pressing forward toward a solution. Even tiny progress seems to help me to keep the right attitude to not lose it and run away (and I've been tempted...). Of course, when your kid is sick, and it's one thing after another, and you're sleep deprived, it's hard to keep a positive perspective. Especially when you have to work and can't get a nap yourself during the day. I've taken to stealing time and napping in my company's first aid room, the storage closet, my car. It's sad, but necessary. I've also started to go to bed a lot earlier at night. Andy and I basically have no life together right now, and sleep is our number one priority. It rules our life. On our anniversary a few weekends ago we left Alex with the daycare folks for a few hours, and went out to lunch. By the time we reached the restaurant, we were sorry that we didn't just go home to nap instead. We couldn't even keep up a conversation, we were so tired. But, as Debbie said.... and I always try to hang on to this thought.... This too shall pass, and all to quickly. Some day we'll reflect back on these conversations and wish for this time to return. Because our kids will be on to bigger and more worrisome issues. Which will also keep us awake at night... My mom tells me that she hasn't slept soundly since her first child was born. It's been 43 years. Poor lady! Hang in there. And nap when you can. Marybeth
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