9.13.2009

Dark Circles...

SO it is a given that Moms to newborns are going to get crappy sleep. I have no qualm with that. It get it. I expect it. And frankly, my two year old still gets up in the night, a lot. So when Brenner came home I was all prepared to be sleep deprived and napping as much a possible. Which, thanks again to that 2 year old, napping has never been an option.

But what I really take issue with is the superhuman sense newborns come with. Do you know the one I am talking about?

Not their ability to eat nonstop or pee and poop like crazy. Or even how much they can cry.

It's how they are able to sense when your head finally hits the pillow. Not just hits, but you know when you finally sink in and sleep is near -- and just then, the baby makes a noise or cries or spits up? That's the superhuman sense I am talking about.

And Brenner has that superpower down to an art.

I need to learn how to sleep with my head levitating inches above my pillow. I'll work on that when I'm not so tired.

And just cause he's so stinking cute, here is b3 at 4 weeks old.

6 comments:

Christy {The Girl Who Ate Everything} said...

Oh Caryn, I feel the same way. I was getting spoiled by baby sleeping 7 hour stretches for 4 days then the last 2 nights I have been up every 2 hours. I am exhausted to say the least and I think I am getting sick. My baby literally knows when I am sitting down to a meal. As soon as I sit to eat he cries without fail. Good luck.

Kelli said...

I was about to say, this too shall pass, but knowing that B2 still wakes up in the night, I'm not sure I can make any guarantees. Hang in there though.

If its any consolation, B3 does look freaking cute in his jersey! 4 weeks already?

Amanda said...

I've always wondered the same thing! It almost makes you scared to fall asleep. I love the idea of figuring out how to sleep with your head a few inches above the pillow. Hilarious.

Rhonda said...

AMEN!

megan allen said...

Oh man you're making me nervous! I remember literally holding my breath everytime I put my babies down. I'm sure you are the best little mommy ever!

Caryn said...

Thanks so much Tiff. Crystal is doing such a cool thing by putting all the Heart Mom blogs together. We are one of the lucky ones, Braden is the epitome of heart health. Thanks for the note!

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