Sleep - is it overrated?! I don't think so. I wish I was off in the Snoozeland right now. But I'm not. Ever since I've been pregnant, I've had trouble sleeping. It's either the need for regular bathroom breaks (nearly every hour or two), the bedroom is too hot (i know it's pretty cold with the AC, 2 fans blowing on me, and a frozen neck wrap around my neck), or I'm just plain hungry. Most of the time I can just toss and turn or remedy the situation and grab a couple more hours of uninterrupted sleep.
But then there are the times when I realize - there's no use I'm just wide awake. It's those times that I make a snack, turn on the TV, curl up in a chair with Chaco, and either play on the computer or stare at the TV screen on the wall in hopes that the tiredness will catch up with my body and mind and force me to stumble back to my pillow.
Let's see what do I know that I'm awake at this hour...It's not raining, there's no traffic at 5 am, and Obama is the democratic nominee for president. Hmmm...I think I could have figured out this all on my own without the help of Channel 4.
I try and remind myself that there is a newborn on the way, and I'm just getting ready for "those nights." I hope that the little one doesn't think that this is play time even though I've decided it is.
I would love any suggestions or ideas that those who have traveled this road can give. Or any related stories that could ease my sleepless mind.
To All a Goodnight!
2 comments:
Hey Kari! Are you listening to those Hypnobirthing Cd's? The Rainbow Relaxation one gets me everytime.
I remember those days...but just think of it as building up endurance for the days of Baby Jenk's arrival. I remember thinking there wasn't enough room in the bed for me, all of the pillows I wanted to support me, and Jonathan. I don't have any suggestions, just some sympathy.
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