I feel like I am living in "almost".
I "almost" had a post with pictures a couple days ago, but something happened with our computer and it all disappeared. Wasn't even saved as a draft.
The schedule is "almost" working, but not quite.
Maddox "almost" started to sleep through the night.
He has "almost" outgrown coconut
He is "almost" done nursing
and the list goes on and on and on.
I felt sooo normal before Sat. Happy, energetic, excited about parenting and being home with the kids, and then my period started on Sat. Now I am exhausted beyond belief, crabby, irritable, etc... And Maddox is not falling alseep easily nor is he staying asleep. Skipped his nap yesterday, today has be up on and off throughout his nap, woke up 3 times last night. The last time was at 3:30am.
Who knows why. I am still staying committed to this schedule though. At the very least, Maddox is waking up at the same time every morning. Since my period started I have slept through the alarm every morning. How I miss that alone time in the a.m.
OK, this is a depressing post. I am frustrated though. I think I had realistic expectations, I am just soooo tired of him waking up or not falling asleep. I know I have learned to depend on God through all of this (in ways I never knew were possible) and I am grateful for that and I know God will get me through this and walk along side giving me what I need. And I know God does not live in "almost" he is "always". Thank goodness for that!
It's just that I felt soooo good before Sat. It was amazing to have energy, not be tired or feel like I need to sleep every minute of the day. It will come again I know. I also ran out of my multi-vitamins so that could be contributing. They are loaded with iron and all the B vitamins.
Maddox is much happier though in general and he and Mason are getting along so much better. He is also eating better, so I know the schedule is working and worth sticking with it.
Well, enough griping. Just wanted to update. Little guy woke up and informed me he "is pooping".
big news today: Maddox pooped on the potty chair!!! He was SOOOOOO excited he did a little dance in the bathroom kicking up his heels and everything.
2 comments:
Hey Jules,
I know what you mean about the almost times. Sometimes waiting is so hard.
I'm glad you're sticking with the schedule. It sounds like there are definite improvements and those should not be taken lightly. :) Please update when you get a chance. Lots of xs and os.
Hey Steph, thanks.
the waiting is the hardest part. (was that a song?)
It is worth doing the schedule. I just need to get my lazy butt out of bed before the kids in the morning.
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