Today I woke up in one of those fogs while ranting WHO AM I? WHAT DAY IS IT? WAIT, WHAT YEAR IS IT? It seemed like no one in our house wanted sleep last night. Just as I would get Brayden fed and ready to go back to sleep, Aliyah, who usually is a very good sleeper, woke me up. Not once, but twice, JUST BECA– USE SHE WASN’T TIRED.
At one point during the night, as I’m waking to feed Brayden (I think he ate more than he slept last night) I couldn’t figure out why my head was so heavy only to realize my cat had made herself a comfortable bed on my hair. Suddenly I’m overcome with the need to cry. As the baby is sitting there wondering why I haven’t picked him up to start the midnight buffet yet, I’m all, hold on buddy, can’t you see mommy needs to cry too. I just wanted a few moments to have my body, and my space, to myself. While Chris took care of the baby, I had my crying fit and somehow made it back to the bedroom.
But in the morning, that time of day that my little guy just wants to coo, it’s all but a distant memory and totally worth it.
Sarah @ When two becomes three... says
Gosh he is gorgeous – what perfectly creamy little baby skin. It’s so hard functioning on lack of sleep. I remember having some really great cries in the middle of the night from my fatigue. Sending hugs and the weekend is here!!!
Erin says
He is so cute.
Briony says
i couldn’t fall asleep last night either. it must have been something with the weather…haha
Charlotte (Life's a Charm!) says
oh. i feel for you! i’m sorry you had to cry but the tears washes the sorrows, the hardships away,… he’s such a beautiful baby, maybe demanding as all babies are but they are all worth that extra loving care.
(i should remind myself this when my time comes.)
Kelly says
It’s amazing what a nap will do for your outlook on life. I have a headache from a restless night myself and I am going to go lie down (it’s only 10:20am here).
Hope tomorrow is better!
mommaof4wife2r says
ok, def the cutest thing ever!!! oh my word! my uterus is actually hurting looking at that sweetness!
Dr. Wifey says
a little cry does the body good sometimes 🙂 hope tonight is better for you
Aleta says
Oh my gosh – He is Beautiful!
Sometimes.. we need a good cry. I’m glad you had the moment and then look at that picture.. just perfect!
jennykate77 says
Those kind of nights are so rough. BUT you’re right, when you wake the next morning and the fog starts to clear, you realize just HOW blessed you are…and it all becomes worth it. Your little guy is absolutely precious…I can see the coo on his lips. What a fantastic picture!
FROGGITY! says
he’s just flat out a doll!!!
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Momma@Live. Laugh. Pull your hair out says
Ooooo I remember those nights crying and then sucking it up to feed baby.
2 years ago I was experiencing what you are now and just know that all Mothers understand.
Jaina says
::hugs:: Hang in there friend. He looks absolutely adorable in that picture! So much personality already!
Melissa says
Oh how I remember those foggy days! and man I sure don’t miss the zombie like feelings I had…there were a few of those nights where I just would cry to hubby and let him take over for a feeding…and even then felt horrible feelings of guilt for not being strong enough to do it myself! And yes, now looking back I would wake up on 2 hours of sleep to the sun shining and my beautiful babe smiling and all of life was good again! and so worth it! You have a beautiful little man there Tabitha!
Take care a you!
Prasti says
he is precious.
it’s tough running on little sleep and now caring for more than one child. it can be draining. but looking at that precious, sweet baby face does make it worth all the effort 🙂
Pam says
As a mom of two…I understand. Bless you and the cat too!
Whimsical Creations says
He is just beautiful!
We all need a good cry. I remember those days well. The milk bar seemed to be open all night long. Why do they seem to cluster feed like that at night? 😉
The kitty cracks me up…I guess she wants a piece of mommy, too.
hugs!
Marka says
That’s a beautiful photo!
kisatrtle says
that is why we have multiple children…they smile and coo and make us forget all those sleepless nights. Hang in there…and lock the cat out of your room…lol
lizcooper.wordpress.com says
I’m so sorry you’re struggling! Hang in there! At least you KNOW this time that it gets better as they get older! And just to make you feel better about Brayden, I have a horror story for you!
Anabel had colic around the clock. When she was awake she was screaming…constantly. We had people come in to help during the day because we only had one car and hubby used that for work. So I lived out in the boonies with a 2 year old and a screaming baby all day. We had tests run on her. We tried every remedy under the sun to no avail. We even had to put her in our walkin closet strapped in her carseat a few times and let her scream herself to sleep (as she always did) just so we could all rest. It was a nightmare! I was ready for sterilization…no more babies! Now, every second of that that we endured was worth it. She’s the most fantastic kid ever!
Sending hugs your way and hoping that things level out soon!
Life with Kaishon says
I love the picture of your little cooer : ) I want someone to wake me up in the middle of the night. Well, besides my snoring husband and my ten year old who ‘heard something crawling in the window’ : )
Live.Love.Eat says
My goodness, I know babies are cute and all BUT my oh my, Brayden is amazingly GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!! That picture is simply incredible. I love it.
Live.Love.Eat says
P.S. And I love your honesty. We get in those moments when we lose it and then later it’s a passing memory. It’s like letting go of all the stress in order to hold on to all the good.
Corey~living and loving says
Your transparency is fabulous. I feel like I know you more and more. and that little coo boy of yours…..darling. give him an extra squeeze for me.
Gerri says
hahaha….too stinkin’ cute.