Every mom knows that there are months or even years of chronic sleep deprivation. It comes to the point when you can literally fall asleep in your dinner plate. Maybe you're currently a sleepless mom or you're starting to get your "life" back. Wherever you may be-know that I am with you among so many others.
So, prior to having kids I thought that all my babysitting gigs and nanny jobs had me well prepared for motherhood. Boy, I was dead wrong! Yes, I knew how to care for little people, but like all moms say "It's different when you can hand them back at the end of the day." There are just sooo many things that people don't tell you when you're about to have a baby. Maybe for good reason.
So, prior to having kids I thought that all my babysitting gigs and nanny jobs had me well prepared for motherhood. Boy, I was dead wrong! Yes, I knew how to care for little people, but like all moms say "It's different when you can hand them back at the end of the day." There are just sooo many things that people don't tell you when you're about to have a baby. Maybe for good reason.
There are numerous posts out there, but that's another post I'll have to create.
Both my kids had acid reflux and neither of them slept through the night until they were at least 9-10 months old. And that didn't mean that every night there after held a full nights sleep. I realize that this comes with the territory, but over time it really wears on me. Anyway, I can go on and on, but seriously the lack of sleep is the number one thing that breaks me every time! No contest. Hands down. Maybe it's because I workand need my mental energy or because I'm not willing to sleep train my baby at 6 months, but it kills me!
Here's some examples of how I knew I was way too tired to function! (Maybe you can relate.)
You know you're too tired when you:
1. Find your keys in the freezer.
2. Put lettuce in the pantry.
3. Realize a hot shower is one of God's glorious gifts.
4. Fall asleep in the shower standing up.
5. Master the art of falling asleep anywhere in 5 minutes.
6. The thought of putting on something other than yoga pants is just exhausting.
7. Secretly happy when your toddler asks you to lay next to his bed so you can fall asleep too.
8. Don't mind red lights because you can pause just for a second.
9. Walk around all day with just one earring in-yes, just one! And no one told me..lol.
10. Have permanent dark circles that no amount of makeup can cover!
11. Go to checkout in the grocery store, but you left your wallet in the car!
12. Inadvertently kick your husband out of your room (just for a few months), so you can co-sleep and nurse in bed all night (even though you know it isn't safe) because you just need a few hours of rest!!
I'm sure there are tons more, but there's just a few I could come up with tonight. In all seriousness, motherhood is one of best, but also one of the hardest experiences I've ever come across! The struggle is real people, but more than worth it. My kids are my heart and my life. Seeing them grow gives me joy each and everyday and that my friends is what we call priceless.
❤️ Maria
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