Until I had a newborn, I don't think I really understood the impact that sleep (or lack thereof) had on my life. I mean, the amount of sleep I get really influences what kind of day I'll have. I really hate that. Why should something have such importance and a hold over my life?
Rachel sleeps pretty good most of the time. We had a pretty rough night last night though. She woke up several times, and really just acted like she wanted to be held. Hopefully it was just the shots from yesterday making her feel bad, and not a habitual thing.
I think the non-routine of it all is the hardest for me. One night she won't wake up, and I'll be ecstatic! Then the next night she'll wake up a couple of times. Inevitably, those wake-ful nights are the ones where I stayed up a little too long the night before. But I just never know what's in store.
And it's not just the sleep during the night that controls me. It's the nap schedules. I feel consumed with trying to figure out a good nap schedule for Rachel. She was taking 3 naps a day, but the times were very inconsistent. And then I thought we were developing a pattern. She would take a nap, then usually stay up for about 2 - 2 1/2 hours then take another nap. But that's all changed as well. She stays up for a lot longer, but I'm always doubting whether I should be putting her to sleep or not.
And not to mention the other two. They have a pretty regular naptime at about 1 to 1:30. But sometimes things interfere. Like church getting out late, a doctor's appt, or a birthday party. I'm always trying to plan around it. And now Elijah is getting older, so when do I stop giving him a nap? (never! haha)
Anyways, like I said...I really hate how consuming "sleep" is. I don't want to be affected by the number of hours I get at night. I want to have a good day despite it. I don't want to worry about when naps will take place.
I guess it's just a delicate balance. As a mother, you definitely have to think about these things. But I think I overthink it. If the babies miss a nap every once in a while, we will survive. I'm learning to not be so worried about it all, but it's definitely a work in progress!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
4 Month Check-up!
Well, we just got home from the doctor. After a little over 2 hours of being there, we are finally home! It's already hard taking all 3 there, but trying to keep them entertained for 2 hours was literally exhausting! The babies are now sleeping, which gives me time to just take a nice relaxing breath! *long sigh*
We had to go to the doctor for Rachel's 4 month check up, even though she's really closer to being 5 months. She weighed 11.7 pounds, and was 24 3/4 long. He said she's definitely small for her age in weight, but a little long for her age on height. This only makes sense. Have you seen my husband and his family?? And he wasn't worried about it, because she's growing fine.
They all did really good though. Rachel only cried when she got the two shots. And boy, it was pitiful. That's always the hardest part. I also talked to the doctor about her spitting up so much, and he put her on some Zantac to see if that helps! Hopefully so. I'm so over the spitting up, and her and me both smelling like it! Eck!
In other news, Josh is still busy as usual with really no signs of slowing down. We all went to Valdosta yesterday to work on the house. I wasn't all that much help with watching the kids, but it was nice just to be together. I'm not sure our goal of finishing it before March will happen, we only have one week left! Where does all the time go? But he's going to work hard on it this week, so maybe it'll be done by mid-March. I'm very ready to have it rented and the extra money to come in! And for the extra time to go towards working on our house!
That's all for now. Might try to lay down for a few while they are all sleeping! :)
We had to go to the doctor for Rachel's 4 month check up, even though she's really closer to being 5 months. She weighed 11.7 pounds, and was 24 3/4 long. He said she's definitely small for her age in weight, but a little long for her age on height. This only makes sense. Have you seen my husband and his family?? And he wasn't worried about it, because she's growing fine.
They all did really good though. Rachel only cried when she got the two shots. And boy, it was pitiful. That's always the hardest part. I also talked to the doctor about her spitting up so much, and he put her on some Zantac to see if that helps! Hopefully so. I'm so over the spitting up, and her and me both smelling like it! Eck!
In other news, Josh is still busy as usual with really no signs of slowing down. We all went to Valdosta yesterday to work on the house. I wasn't all that much help with watching the kids, but it was nice just to be together. I'm not sure our goal of finishing it before March will happen, we only have one week left! Where does all the time go? But he's going to work hard on it this week, so maybe it'll be done by mid-March. I'm very ready to have it rented and the extra money to come in! And for the extra time to go towards working on our house!
That's all for now. Might try to lay down for a few while they are all sleeping! :)
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
I got my wish...
Well, soon after I blogged yesterday, Josh called and said they got rained out of work. So he went and did some work at the Valdosta house, and then he was home for lunch with nothing to do the rest of the day! This was really what I needed! Just some time together. So we ate lunch, and put the babies down for naps together, and then we took a nap ourselves! It was so wonderful! It really doesn't take much to make me happy!
Monday, February 7, 2011
Life feels so hectic right now...
There is so much going on right now in our life. It's almost overwhelming at times. As I sat down with Josh last night after we got home from a Superbowl party, I got super sad because we were about to go to bed and another whole week of busyness was about to begin. Another whole week of not seeing my husband, after a weekend of not seeing him. And I started thinking. The last time I've spent the whole day with him was New Year's weekend! And that's because we made a trip to the river, and you are forced to spend time together there! haha :) We need to make another trip very soon!
So, I'm really not the busy one. I mean, I definitely have my hands full with three kiddos, but Josh on the other hand has sooo much going on right now. And it's just been hard without him lately. And it's been weird, because I'm sad that we don't have more time together, but at the same time the things that are going on are super exciting as well. I can really see God moving, and things are starting to "gear" up!
So here's what's going on: First, Josh now has a full-time job. VERY blessed, and I am NOT complaining about this. After almost 6 months of little to no income, this has been such a blessing and I will never take a job for granted again! So 40+ hours are dedicated to that.
Second, Josh still runs his handyman business on the side. So when he gets off, he usually has some side jobs to work on as well.
Third, the Valdosta house we still own. We've had it on the market for about 3 months, and we've decided to take it off and rent it. So it still needs a little bit of work to get it ready to rent. Mostly just painting and refinishing the floors. And we have a goal to get it all done by the first of March.
Fourth, the church. Josh is the head of the "sports ministry," which he absolutely loves. He loves getting people together and playing all sorts of sports. Now with the new pastor, they want to expand that ministry and have a lot of new programs for people to be involved in. Which is really exciting! Then yesterday, we found out that they have submitted Josh's name to be a deacon! And not to mention, he also leads worship sometimes, and plays in the band!
And lastly, the volunteer firefighters. This one has to go by the waist-side (or is it waste side? hmm..) sometimes, but he is still involved. He feels a calling to it, and especially to the guys that he volunteers with. He hasn't actually fought any fires yet, he's still in the probationary stage. But they have meetings once a week that he tries to attend when he can. And he's now getting close to the end of his probation, in which they give you gear and a radio. (Honestly, I'm not as excited about this one!)
So, it feels like a lot right now. And with three kids 3 and under, one including a nursing infant that refuses a bottle, I'm not really available to help all the time. Which is frustrating sometimes, because I want to be out there with him painting or helping with a sports program.
I want to say one thing though. Josh handles all these areas wonderfully. He never puts us on the backburner, and never ever complains about anything. If it were me, I think I would be complaining about not ever getting a nap, or working so much. But he does it for us. And then he comes home, and helps me tremendously. I'm just selfish. Just writing about all this stuff makes me feel exhausted!
But I can definitely see God moving, which is what we wanted! I know this is just a hectic time for us, and things will calm down again.
So, I'm really not the busy one. I mean, I definitely have my hands full with three kiddos, but Josh on the other hand has sooo much going on right now. And it's just been hard without him lately. And it's been weird, because I'm sad that we don't have more time together, but at the same time the things that are going on are super exciting as well. I can really see God moving, and things are starting to "gear" up!
So here's what's going on: First, Josh now has a full-time job. VERY blessed, and I am NOT complaining about this. After almost 6 months of little to no income, this has been such a blessing and I will never take a job for granted again! So 40+ hours are dedicated to that.
Second, Josh still runs his handyman business on the side. So when he gets off, he usually has some side jobs to work on as well.
Third, the Valdosta house we still own. We've had it on the market for about 3 months, and we've decided to take it off and rent it. So it still needs a little bit of work to get it ready to rent. Mostly just painting and refinishing the floors. And we have a goal to get it all done by the first of March.
Fourth, the church. Josh is the head of the "sports ministry," which he absolutely loves. He loves getting people together and playing all sorts of sports. Now with the new pastor, they want to expand that ministry and have a lot of new programs for people to be involved in. Which is really exciting! Then yesterday, we found out that they have submitted Josh's name to be a deacon! And not to mention, he also leads worship sometimes, and plays in the band!
And lastly, the volunteer firefighters. This one has to go by the waist-side (or is it waste side? hmm..) sometimes, but he is still involved. He feels a calling to it, and especially to the guys that he volunteers with. He hasn't actually fought any fires yet, he's still in the probationary stage. But they have meetings once a week that he tries to attend when he can. And he's now getting close to the end of his probation, in which they give you gear and a radio. (Honestly, I'm not as excited about this one!)
So, it feels like a lot right now. And with three kids 3 and under, one including a nursing infant that refuses a bottle, I'm not really available to help all the time. Which is frustrating sometimes, because I want to be out there with him painting or helping with a sports program.
I want to say one thing though. Josh handles all these areas wonderfully. He never puts us on the backburner, and never ever complains about anything. If it were me, I think I would be complaining about not ever getting a nap, or working so much. But he does it for us. And then he comes home, and helps me tremendously. I'm just selfish. Just writing about all this stuff makes me feel exhausted!
But I can definitely see God moving, which is what we wanted! I know this is just a hectic time for us, and things will calm down again.
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