I become a crazy, irrational person in the middle of the night when Ella doesn’t sleep. I can’t control myself–I curse (which I never do), I say mean things to Dave and I feel like running away.
Ella has not been sleeping well the past four nights. I think she is having trouble with seasonal allergies and she is going through a seizure cycle. I can pretty much handle anything with grace and patience in the light of day, but at 3 am it’s a whole different story. Luckily, Dave and I made that pact early on https://juliepeoplesclark.wordpress.com/2010/03/14/my-husband/, not sure we would’ve made it, if it hadn’t been for the pact! (Which I am starting to realize was made mostly because of me.) Oh, how I love my husband. Praying for a good night sleep.
I get the same way! Parenting is so hard, you always have to battle with yourself over what the right thing to do. I’ve really gotten a lot of perspective out of reading your writing Julie. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate you baring your soul like this for anyone who will read. Thank you for this gift.
Hope you get some rest today/tonight. Hang in there!
So. been. there. This too shall pass, sleep will come. Have gratitude for very forgiving partners!
Somehow ended up here! I’m an ABR mom as well and I am also driven crazy by midnight wakings. I’m wishing you plenty of naps in your future.
Hi Katy,
How long have you been doing abr?
We have been at it for 6 years–We took last year off, much needed, and are back to pumping and rolling too. The ball is new for us and much easier then the classic technique.
ella has always had trouble with sleep–she just will not go to sleep–sometimes she will be awake for days. I am not sure how she does it!
I am glad you found my blog.
We’ve been ABRing about a year and a half. It’s been great for us. Charlie’s body is far from perfect, but he does really well with the therapy!