Am I horrible?

NotSharknado · February 2012

So I was lurking on 6-9 board and a post got me thinking (again). For almost six months I haven't slept more than 2 hours at a time, I know I'm not the only one. However unlike some moms, DH has yet to take over a night. He has offered but I'm such a control freak I would get up anyway plus my house is tiny so I would hear her. I'm so sleep deprived that it's really starting to affect my life. So I had an idea for me to stay at a hotel for one night by myself just to get a full night's sleep. Does that sound like I'm bailing on my family? I wouldn't do it all the time, just one night to get refreshed so I can regroup. I'm afraid I'm starting to get a little depressed. What do you guys think?

dinonugget1517 · February 2012

I seriously have had that EXACT thought. I don't think I would ever do it though 1. I wouldnt get a full nights sleep because it wouldn't be my bed and 2. I just would never do it....maybe they should go stay in a hotel so we can have our bed? lol

ambicklion · February 2012

No that is not bailing. Getting some rest is much better than being depressed. It's not like you are going for a week, it's one night, so as far as I'm concerned, go for it.

NotSharknado · February 2012

Bgood8507:
I seriously have had that EXACT thought. I don't think I would ever do it though 1. I wouldnt get a full nights sleep because it wouldn't be my bed and 2. I just would never do it....maybe they should go stay in a hotel so we can have our bed? lol

I have had that EXACT thought too! Just to be alone in the house would be heaven!

NotSharknado · February 2012

ambicklion:
No that is not bailing. Getting some rest is much better than being depressed. It's not like you are going for a week, it's one night, so as far as I'm concerned, go for it.

Thank you, I was feeling guilty just thinking it.

etoyama · February 2012

ambicklion:
No that is not bailing. Getting some rest is much better than being depressed. It's not like you are going for a week, it's one night, so as far as I'm concerned, go for it.

This! Go for it!

Fuzzy21 · February 2012

etoyama:
ambicklion:
No that is not bailing. Getting some rest is much better than being depressed. It's not like you are going for a week, it's one night, so as far as I'm concerned, go for it.
This! Go for it!

this

betsy538 · February 2012

You're not a horrible mom for needing sleep! You need to do what is right for you, to be everything you need to be for your DD. Do you have any family/friends that offer to babysit? If so, you might be able to ask them to take her overnight. We had my parents watch Tyler last friday night, and it was amazing!

P.S., your siggy pic is freakin cute!

BnchaNums · February 2012

OMG DO IT.

I don't know how you can still type. Seriously, you need some time to yourself.

NotSharknado · February 2012

betsy538:
You're not a horrible mom for needing sleep! You need to do what is right for you, to be everything you need to be for your DD. Do you have any family/friends that offer to babysit? If so, you might be able to ask them to take her overnight. We had my parents watch Tyler last friday night, and it was amazing!

P.S., your siggy pic is freakin cute!

Thanks, your siggy is super cute too:)

NotSharknado · February 2012

Thanks guys I feel better!

kjuryfl · February 2012

You're not bailing on your family at all! You need sleep in order to continue being the supermom that you are

Emmy164 · February 2012

Totally not Bailing! You need some rest. Being a Momma is hard work. I am in the same boat as you, so I decided I am going out for my B-day and DH is staying home with my Bean. I am sure I will miss her. But I need some time alone to be me

megsta1 · February 2012

Nope not bailing! SOunds like a wonderful idea! I too have thought of this. I share the control freakness! Even if DH offers and gets up with DS, I hover over them. Or lay in bed and then after DH puts him back down, I act like I'm going to the bathroom and secretly check on him!

NotSharknado · February 2012

Thanks guys. After last night I am for sure going to do this!

Mish2g · February 2012

I have the same problem you do in terms of waking up with the baby (hubby is great and takes over from time to time). I have been known to sleep in the car for a few hours just to get some quiet sleep. If we had the money, I'd be at the Hilton across the street!!

LadyLissame · February 2012

You are not horrible for it. It took me awhile to not feel guilty for enjoying the nights STBXH has Alex. You realize that having that full nights sleep makes you a better parent, and actually handling those 2am wake ups a little easier.

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