I'm not entirely convinced Hadley isn't part of some sort of Hamas sleeper cell, except for the fact that she just doesn't sleep. 20 months of no sleep - for her, for me, for Chad. Somehow, Thatcher can sleep through anything. I'm not even counting the last trimester of my pregnancy with her when I didn't sleep because of heartburn, constant trips to the bathroom, and the general discomfort of having an extra 35 pounds tacked on to your body.
We have been up since 2AM this morning. She screamed the entire time. She screamed for mommy, for daddy, for Thatcher, for her new Belle book, for hair (for some reason, she has a strange obsession with people's hair). At 5:15, I got her up for the day. She's happy as a lark. The rest of us...not so much.
Trust me, we've tried everything. We've Ferberized. We've Babywised. We've co-slept. We've slept on the floor in her room. Please, don't ask if we've tried (insert whatever it is you want to ask if we've tried) because, yes, we have.
I can't wait to have this next baby because I will get four nights of (relative) sleep in the hospital, and it will be bliss. Bliss.
Betcha haven't tried duct tape- oh, wait, did I just print that? Just kidding! It is pretty bad when you're looking forward to going into labor just so you can sleep. Maybe you should try some Braxton-Hicks just so you can go to the hospital, for say, 16-24 hours? Just scream and toss your head back and forth, it should be worth at least 8 hrs sleep!
ReplyDeleteMassive doses of Benadryl maybe???
ReplyDeletePoor you. I do feel really bad for you and Chad. Man, that must be really awful! I'd slit my wrists!
Oh Danielle...I am so sorry! I know you must be going crazy! I sure hope #3 is easy...you definitely deserve it.
ReplyDeleteIf I were you I would fake a coma after the birth of this new precious baby. Chad can handle all the children with the help of the National Guard. I,m sure Thatcher will help!I still think Hadley has my eyes! Thatcher is a handsome "Little Chad".
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