I am tired. Very, very tired. I miss sleep. I haven’t slept through the night in a very, VERY long time. Tristen is 18 months old. I am still breastfeeding him on demand. All.Day.Long + All.NIGHT.Long = Very Tired Mommy.
Starting tomorrow, I will be beginning the weaning process (for night nursing). I will not be doing any crying it out methods, but merely a bait and switch (hoping that he will take a sippy cup of water rather than ME). I know that it is a process (this is my third child I have had to go through this with), and I will be more tired afterwards, but I know that it will be worth it.
I plan on documenting my journey through his night weaning process, like I did with the older boys (who were 1 year when they weaned). It will not happen overnight, there will be tears, there will be LOTS OF COFFEE, and it will take time. Please pray for me.
I miss sleep. I miss sleeping WITH my husband in OUR bed. I miss sleeping for more than 2 hour stretches at a time. I miss sleep.
Heather @ Not a DIY Life says
Praying for you during this process. Hugs!
Kendra says
Hang in there, I remember those exhausting days. I actually miss them now that my third (last) little girl is reaching the end of the snuggle stage. And, the uninterrupted nights sleep is no longer a distant memory, but is a regular occurrence for me. At first, I didn’t even know how to handle all that continuous rest after over 7 years of broken sleep! 🙂