I've really lost it

bentpinkies · January 2010

Two signs sleep deprivation is taking a toll:

1. Yesterday, I saw a car parked behind mine, wondered whose it was, got in my car and backed into it. Luckily, no damage to either car.

2. Last night while pumping, after about 5-10 minutes, I felt something wet in my lap. I looked down to find that I forgot to put a bottle or bag on the pump to collect the milk. I had been pumping directly on to my sweatshirt. Nice.

donna&ed · January 2010

Oh no. So sorry! Sleep deprivation is really difficult.

Take one day to rest, it'll really bring wonders and make a whole world of difference. Hug!

Daisygirl613 · January 2010

oh my...i lol'd at both of those but either could totally be me...even without sleep deprivation.

i hope you get some sleep soon!

care99 · January 2010

I'm sorry, I know how it feels. I did LOL at the missing pump bottles though

I know it's cliche, but can you nap (even catnap) when he does? Or when he goes down for the night, can you? Even now I still do that at least once a week.

big hugs and I hope you get some rest!

MrsKLB · January 2010

Oh no! I'm so sorry! Your story about pumping made me laugh, though, because I can totally see myself doing that! I hope you get some much needed rest soon! Baer is at the age where he should begin to start sleeping longer so hopefully it will get better!

missmlp · January 2010

care99:

I know it's cliche, but can you nap (even catnap) when he does? Or when he goes down for the night, can you? Even now I still do that at least once a week.

ditto Carrie on this one. It took me almost a year to learn this. This was the best advice I ever got but didn't know it until after the fact. I still nap on the weekend when C goes down because I need a breather as well. The first 3 months are so crucial so just focus on the baby and getting sleep when he sleeps. Throw all your expectations and goals out the window until things calm down because you really need to sleep b/c sleep depreviation can cause ppd. Maybe you and your DH can take the nigh feedings or swicth up on sleeping.

jacensgirl · January 2010

I know I shouldn't be laughing, but this so sounds like something I would do! (I cried at the gas pump one day because, after driving for 12 hours, I couldn't remember my pin number.)

Poor thing! Hang in there, it will get better.

ally-cat · January 2010

Oh no! You poor thing, I hope you can get some quality sleep soon. I have been there, it's no fun.

missmlp · January 2010

If I remember correctly Baer is colicky and that is a beast in itself b/c colicky babies rarely sleep anyway. My heart really goes out to you because I know how you feel becuase you sound like I did when C was Baer's age because he was colicky too. Good luck but remember it will get better soon.

slwprincess · January 2010

I promise I'm not laughing AT you. But really, the missing pump bottles was awesome :-). I definitely remember those days. You've got to figure out a way to get some sleep or it could really be dangerous. When mine got really bad, I called my MIL up to sit with him so I could sleep for a day. I woke up only to nurse him when I was uncomfortable and then put earplugs in and went back to bed. One day made a huge difference. You should give it a try.

MSquires100 · January 2010

Oh sweetie, I hope you get some rest soon. I'm sure every mom of a newborn has done something like this or worse. Hugs!

Kerrin · January 2010

bentpinkies:

Last night while pumping, after about 5-10 minutes, I felt something wet in my lap. I looked down to find that I forgot to put a bottle or bag on the pump to collect the milk. I had been pumping directly on to my sweatshirt. Nice.

I've done this. Cried hysterically over the lost milk while my husband looked at me and wondered if he shoudl have me commited.

Hang in there. It's so hard.

Mrs.Guz · January 2010

#2 happened too many times that I care to admit.

bentpinkies · January 2010

You guys are making me feel better!!! Smile

I definitely try to sleep when the baby sleeps, but as someone said above, since he's colicky, he doesn't sleep that much during the day. At night, it's getting better as he gets older, but still not enough for me! DH has been giving him a bottle of pumped milk in the middle of the night, but it requires me getting milk into a bottle first. LOL. I guess it's nice to know I'm not alone and we've all been there. Feel like I'm losing my mind....

decaturbride · January 2010

I'm so sorry! I completely remember how it was and it's so hard. You really feel like you're losing your mind. I'm still an idiot have the time. Last night I put takeout food in the oven to rewarm, but it still had the plastic cover on the aluminum pan. Melted all over the food. Just try to sleep whenever possible. I agree about the earplugs. I would put those in and a sleep mask on and nap while Scott had Owen. I needed to totally block it all out so I could sleep deeper while I wasn't listening for owen. Just hang in there. He will start sleeping better!

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