Sunday, May 18, 2008
Screaming
Yes, I am one of those mom's that let their babies sleep with them. I can't help it, they're so cute and cuddly when they're sleeping, and it's a bonding you will NEVER get back. But it has it's down sides too. For example, I am exhausted. I don't know if Ethan is teething or what, but I get maybe a total of 2 hours of sleep a night. I'm am getting really crabby. I can barely drive without wanting to shut my eyes. My eyes burn. I can't get motivated to do anything. So, Ethan is in his crib right now screaming his guts out. Ryan and Ben are sound asleep. You know, I know husbands have to work and all, but dang it, I work 24/7. I'd like to see Ben function the way I do on the sleep I have. I don't understand why he gets to take naps, when I'm the one getting up with the baby. So now, I feel like a HORRIBLE mother because my baby is screaming for his mom, he just wants someone to hold him...IS THAT SO WRONG? I'm sitting downstairs writing it all on my blog trying to postpone the time, because I know I'm going to buckle...why you ask? Because Ryan and Ben are sleeping like I should be, and it is not natural for a baby to scream like this, even if pediatricians and other mom's say, "it'll only take a few hard days, and he'll sleep on his own", bull crap...Ryan is STILL sleeping with Ben!!
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4 comments:
Oh my gosh, Kelly, that is so tough on you! I wish I could come over this very second and give you a break! You deserve one!
Kai did this screaming thing too but it does pass! I shut my door so I couldn't hear as easily (we seem to get super hearing when we become a mom) and he was over it in a week.
My father in law still has to lay with his son to get him to sleep...AND HE'S 8!! Cut it now or you will never get a good night's rest and Ryan will be dependent on you!
You're such a loving mom, Kelly. One time I was tempted not to go into Eliza's room when she was crying, but I did go in, and lo and behold, diarrhea from head to foot. Babies can't communicate their needs any other way than crying. Once I read in Parents about a baby whose toe almost had to be amputated because a PJ string had gotten caught around it. Eliza and Micah both slept with us for a while, and all is well now, they are not dependent. Each child is different, and you're their mom. You're the only one who has that spiritual stewardship over them, and you know best!
We let the kids sleep with us as well...And I can't remember the last time I've had a full nights sleep. I'm tired and cranky a lot too...you and me we're twins. It sounds as though we need some sleep...I have no answers just know you're not the only one and when I'm sitting down in the middle of the day with eyelids so heavy...I'll be thinking of you. Love you lots!
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