In my last post, I mentioned that Cordelia normally slept from 9:30pm-3:30am and then slept until 8:30am after a feeding.
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| I accept your challenge |
Last Wednesday Cordelia got her 2 month shots (sidenote: the little butterball is already over 12lbs!) and since then her sleeping has regressed back to waking up every 2-3 hours. This means two things:
1. I'm tired. There is a reason that sleep deprivation is so effective at breaking people. If she had better motor control, Cordelia might also be using water boarding.
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| Ugh Mommy, you are such a whiner |
2. My running suffered. I really tried to do my "long" run of 9-10 miles on both Saturday and Sunday and it just didn't happen. In addition to not sleeping as much, Cordelia is fussier and my husband hasn't been able to get her to take a bottle at all. I got 5 miles done on Saturday and then 7 miles today, with 2 miles outside at an average 8:40 pace (fastest post-baby miles yet!).
I did get that one 9 mile day done, but I'm not feeling really optimistic about marathon training at this point. On the plus side, I've been feeling really good when I actually get the chance to run and my speed is slowly returning. Also, I ran more miles (33) last week than I got in hours of sleep, so that either speaks to my dedication or stupidity.
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The real victim of my treadmill running is the dog. I swear I actually saw her heart break on Saturday morning when I went down to the basement instead of out the front door. The dog's quality of life has really suffered since Cordelia was born.
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Luckily Peanut doesn't hold grudges and still keeps Cordelia company every time she does "tummy time".
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My life goals now include learning how to sleep and run at the same time and to never again talk about children sleep habits in public or online.
Do you ever avoid doing something because you might jinx yourself? Every time I say the phrase "Well, it's not like it could get worse" I feel like the sky is going to fall on me.
I can't actually remember when Charlotte started sleeping through the night because I refused to say anything out of fear that she'd stop. I didn't even write it down because I was so paranoid. I laughed when I read Cordelia's weight because Charlotte is just over 14 pounds. You make huge babies. Or I make small ones. Something like that.
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DeleteWith kids and sleep habits, it's all relative. I think you're running like a monster considering.
ReplyDeleteMy friend's 9 week old JUST took her first bottle. She had to buy the NUK bottle/nipple because she spit out all others. Not sure it will work for Cordelia, but it's worth a shot! Hope it gets better...
ReplyDeleteI FREAKED OUT because on Friday our secretary was like "you haven't been sick at all this year!" and just ran away and found wood to knock on. I'm a big believer of the jinx. Also, I've seen people run marathons on much less training. What program do you use to track your sleep? I want in on that.
ReplyDelete100% agree about talking about your baby's sleep habits. I make that horrible mistake EVERY TIME.
ReplyDeleteCordelia is 2 months and over 12 lbs, Harrison is 5 months and 14.5 lbs. She's about to make him look like a wussy.
Hahahahahahha! This is so true. I am always jinxing myself! I swear toilet training my youngest took longer because I bragged about how easy it was with the older kids!
ReplyDeleteIt sucks that opposite isn't true. Or maybe it's the attitude in which it was said. Like, maybe I think it's awesome that my 4 months old hasn't pooped in over 10 days and I never want her to poop again! (cue blowout).
ReplyDeleteCould that hat be any more ridiculously cute? Didn't think so. I have nothing to add here other than I always worry about jinxing myself. Always. Wood knocking is important to me.
ReplyDeleteIt's SO. TRUE. Where did you get Cordelia's super cute knit hat?
ReplyDeletePoor, poor Peanut. I actually almost shed a little tear.
ReplyDeleteI hate the phrase "it could be worse." Of course, it always COULD be! But why would you think about it? And it doesn't make anything better.
ReplyDeleteSorry about the lack of sleep...I suck at functioning with less than 8 hours, so I have no real advice. Except that I would probably choose sleep over running.
Cordelia and Faith look almost identical in the second and third pictures. Same eyes, nose, and mouth. You DID have twins...2.5 years apart.
ReplyDeleteNothing will ever make me forget how horrible baby-induced sleep deprivation is and it sucks HARD. You are the most dedicated person I have EVER come across in the history of ever to get your miles in. Take care of yourself and if reading your blog has taught me anything, it's that if it can remotely be done at all you will do it, but we're also talking getting into crazy person territory at the same time :-)
ReplyDeleteDon't beat yourself up (I know you are) - one day it won't be so hard :-)
Faith's facial expressions always make my day! Hats off to you - you're doing way better at getting your runs in on little sleep and with a newborn, toddler and high energy hound at that!
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I am always afraid to get excited or even speak the words aloud that my kids sleep well. I know it will come back to bite me! I wish the opposite would be true - if I complained about how terrible they slept, the next night they'd magically sleep well.
ReplyDeleteI really impressed at your running dedication! You really are my hero!
ReplyDeleteI try not to talk about toddler sleep in case I jinx myself. I'll only complain if it's rough. Like the last few nights of waking every 2 hours because of various reasons; foot is uncovered, toy fell out of crib, pacifier is under the pillow, or her head needs kissing. The life of a toddler is so rough.
I won't allow myself to think "that will never happen to me" about anything from the mundane to tragic. Cause I know that's when karma will strike.
ReplyDeleteI am so sorry about the sleep thing and know nothing anyone can say can make it easier. It's the badge of mommy honor with the minimal comfort (if that) in the fact that since we've all been through it, you're not alone.
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ReplyDeleteHope she starts sleeping through the night again soon. Poor Peanut does look heartbroken over not running.
When Avery started sleeping through the night I spoke of it in hushed whispers so that it wouldn't quit. I hope you get more sleep soon!
ReplyDeleteThat dedicated photo is absolutely adorable.
I stop myself from saying things all the time because I know I will jinx myself:) That pic of Faith is priceless. You always snap the best facial pics:) Hope the sleep patterns get better!
ReplyDeleteFaith and her photogenic poses. LOL She's too cute. Both girls are too cute.
ReplyDeleteMy husband is the freaking KING of JINXERS. No joke. We're almost home and it's, "Wow, no traffic". One hour later and I'm about ready to punch his face. He is great at jinxing his teams. "Oh the Jets got this in the bag!" Two minutes later, interception and the other team wins. WOW. He sucks.
PS You make me nervous about having a second baby. LOL - But you will get back out to marathon training in no time. Congrats to your 8:40 pace.
I love Faith's expression. The last time Dan said "Well we won't need to worry about car shopping for at least another 5 years" - his car was totaled on the way to work the next week (this was several years ago). I don't allow that kind of car-talk anymore.
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ReplyDeleteHenry was the same...after the two month shots his "long stretch" went from 5-6-7 hrs to 3..He's starting to get back to where he was (good news) but it's taken almost a month (bad news).
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