An Open Letter to My Dear Sleep
Dear Sleep,
I don’t even know where to begin with this letter. I feel like I barely know you anymore. It’s been so long since we last met. Years and years have gone by since the last time we were able to fully reconnect and I feel bad coming to you like this but I have no other choice.
I know what you’re thinking; this is all my fault. To some extent, I’d have to agree. Okay, actually to all of the extent, I’d have to agree. I chose to have all these babies; I chose to forfeit my precious time with you, etc. It seems as though we’ll never be able to share our special moment again, but I want you to know I really AM working on it.
I know how much fun we used to have together, dreaming, and drooling all over my pillow…those were the days. To get to the point of this letter, I want you to know that a plan is in the works. I’ve come to the realization that my NINE month old should not be waking up every two hours to eat and I’ve FINALLY decided to do something about it.
You’ll be happy to know that I’ve once again picked up my old book, Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child by Marc Weissbluth, M.D. I’ve decided to take the Nazi route with August and let him cry it out. The last four nights have been a little stressful, as crying always is for a concerned mother, but I’ve followed all the rules and have NOT gone in to feed or check on him as much as I have wanted to.
At first, the crying was almost constant so I bought some earplugs to mute the sound a little and started wearing them to bed. I feel like I’m finally starting to see the fruits of my labors because last night he only cried ONE time. It was so great. Granted, my OTHER baby cried the whole night with bad dreams and ended up sleeping in my bed which caused me NOT to be able to meet you in dreamland, it WAS progress, in some form or fashion.
Anyway, I just want you to know that in the very NEAR future, we’ll be able to hang out, like old times and I can’t wait. Be on the lookout for me!!
Love,
A Very Tired Mom. Always.
You poor thing! Hang in there with the sleep training, it’ll be so worth it after the first few tough days. Here’s to you and sleep reuniting once and for all!
thanks!! i’m keeping my eyeballs open with lots of redbull and chip clips. so far so good.
Oh girl! You’ve been crazy to wait this long. Parker sleeps almost 12 hours a night! On Becoming Babywise (easier to read and interpret than Heathly Baby) was awesome! Good luck and be strong!
i’m a crazy woman. i know. i have no idea when i forgot how to parent.