Thursday, February 10, 2011

8 hours uninterrupted sleep . . .

and I feel like my old self instead of this needy, angry person that I've been for the last year and a half. We took Devin to a new pediatrician a couple weeks ago, which is great and we love him sooooo much better then our last for many, many reasons, and found out he (Devin) has started growing again. He looks skinny still, well, he is skinny, but his length is back where it used to be and head circumference is also, and he's eating (when he's not sick, which is a lot), and he's not having diarrhea. Anyway, because he's growing again, we decided to cut the nighttime feedings so that I can be a normal person again. So we only had one night of crying and he started sleeping through the night. Even while being sick and eating less. It is soooooo amazing!! My kids now seem funny instead of hellions, my house is so much easier to clean, I don't mind that Mike's working 16 hour days right now, I am actually getting down enough on my to do list that I'm getting laundry done, and I have free time to blog right now. Only wish I had pictures. But that will be for another time. For now, this is great.

10 comments:

Noelle said...

16 hour days? That's rough on any mom whether you're getting sleep or not. I'm so relieved Dman is growing again. Hallelujah. Glad you like your new pediatrician too

Heather said...

You are a trooper. I need my sleep and don't know how you've held it together so long under these circumstances.

Mike and Sherilynn said...

A good nights sleep is soooooo wonderful!! It really makes a difference. Hope he continues to do better.

Margo said...

Oh, yay. So glad that he is growing and you are sleeping.

HW said...

Hooray for sleep! Really, we are all babies when it comes right down to it. (Or maybe it's just me...) Food=mood. Sleep deprivation=tears and depression.

Lila said...

WOW! I don't really do the blogging anymore but just decided to check it out tonight. Things have been pretty rough lately huh? Well, I am glad that they are improving somewhat. I am glad to hear that your little man is getting better and you can rest easier as a result. Hang in there.

Brian said...

YAY! Its about time that kid started sleeping through the night. Im very excited for you natalie.

Annie Ogle said...

Natalie I'm so glad things are getting a little better. I don't know how you managed for so long without a full night's sleep! Mothers are given amazing gifts and talents. Missing you!

Kim said...

Yeah for sleep and blogging!

Katie said...

Natalie, I am so glad you are getting better sleep - I am definitely 'cranky mommy' when I don't get enough!