Thanks for the birthday wishes
Thank you all who wished me a Happy Birthday. This was sort of a weird year because people kept calling to wish me a happy birthday and that doesn’t usually happen. In fact, my FATHER IN LAW emailed me birthday wishes and I don’t think my inlaws have ever acknowledged my birthday in the 12 years hubby and I have been married.
I didn’t end up playing volleyball. I took a nap instead. This stuff with my 20 month old has really taken a toll on me. I’m not quite sure how I end up functioning through the day. I wanted to go play, but I was so tired. So hubby watched the kids while I took a nap.
Now he’s gone and although I was fine with him leaving before, I really was upset when he left. Not because it’s my birthday, but because I now have to deal with the baby AND my son on my own. Not usually a big deal, but when I’m only getting 3-4 hours a sleep a night it IS a big deal. It’s gotten to the point I dread night time. I’m not sure if any of you moms had this feeling, but when my kids were infants, I used to dread night time because I knew I would be up every 2 hours. I feel the same right now. So I was upset when he left because now it’s just me and I feel sort of helpless. 
getupnow said,
July 25, 2008 @ 7:28 am
Oh I so don’t miss that stage in life. Anytime over the years that I have wondered about another child, all I do is remind myself of that (plus the fact that I have four already). The good news is that you should theoretically be moving out of that stage! Good luck getting your daughter back into a good sleeping pattern. My kids have been off schedule this summer too, staying up way later than I usually let them. Have you tried a room darkening blind? It may not help, but it could be worth a try. Good luck!
m3at49 said,
July 28, 2008 @ 5:37 pm
Hey Eryn, where are you? I hope you’re doing okay, what with hubby being away and all. You’re probably very busy with your little ones. Come back soon!
bigprof said,
July 28, 2008 @ 9:19 pm
Yes, come out, come out, wherever you are!
feathers said,
July 30, 2008 @ 1:12 am
It’s an awful feeling, Eryn, this helplessness. I felt the same wen my kids were little. I hope you’re okay.
soclose said,
July 30, 2008 @ 11:02 pm
Got ya beat—been married 25+ yrs.; never had a birthday card from my mil; my dh gets them, my daughter gets them………….my revenge (such as it is), I send hers late, sometimes VERY late!