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25-1-2010 - How can a person survive on no sleep?!

My mood while writing this blog: Shattered

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I get that pregnancy is not easy. It is uncomfortable and most women end up sleep deprived. But i have not had any sleep since i was 9 weeks! How? Why? I feel like i am being punished for something i did in a past life. I shouldnt be ungrateful - my little girl is healthy and doing so well and i have none of the complications i hear some other women having. My heart goes out to them. But i am so tired. Going to work is painful. Seeing family and friends is painful. Cooking dinner is impossible. My husband thinks he is living with Satan and at times i would have to agree with him. No my MIL is not living with me, I am the one considered Satan at the moment! And the few nights i finally fell asleep, i was woken up with horrendous leg cramps. What's that about? I never get those and they are sooooo painful. I keep hearing sleep deprivation is your body trying to get you used to not having any sleep once you have a baby. But i did not intend to not get sleep with a baby as my mum is moving in to do night feeds once she is here! I had it all worked out, but my body ruined my plans. Cant say it's the first time tho, it ruined my plans to be a model/actress/pop star etc as short and a little chubby doesnt cut it!

I didnt think that i had gained too much weight. Alot yes, but too much, no. I have gained 12kg (i started at 56kg and am now 68kg). I think this is about 25lbs. I have now realised this is alot. Baby is apparently tall so i thought ok i am larger/heavier than is normal as i have a larger than normal baby. But i didnt think i had gained weight over the rest of my body. But this weekend i tried to wear my knee high boots. The indignity of not being able to pull up the zip in front of my husband was too much to bare. He has now put me on a diet. Maybe the secret chocolates should be disposed of. I am a closet piggy - i thought i was doing well but actually i was stuffing my face. Will be tough turning a new leaf as i have been in denial about my overeating throughout this pregnancy. Such a rude awakening....

On a positive note, i ordered her nursery furniture. Was very exciting. Went for white, but with a full set of pink bedding! Hubby keeps asking why i am not going neutral but he doesnt get it. I we were having a boy then everything would be beige. But as it's a girl i can go wild with pink! Her wardrobe is already full from xmas gifts and welcome to mummy's tummy gifts. I cant wait to meet her. Only 12 weeks to go.... this pregnancy has flown by despite the sleep deprivation!

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2 Comments on How can a person survive on no sleep?!


mommy-to-Noah-and-Runa - Monday, 25 Jan
Sorry you aren't sleeping. I don't know what you have available to you over there for safe sleep aids but you should ask about it. My first pregnancy I couldn't sleep either and I was told I could have tylenol PM. It helped a little. Good luck

lgk616 - Monday, 25 Jan
I didn't have leg cramps during pregnancy and it wasn't until my last month of pregnancy that I no longer could sleep. I gained 12 kg in my entire pregnancy but I also had gestational diabetes and had to really watch what I ate. Even if your mom is moving in for night feeds - you will stay wake up! It's a mother's instinct. But your mom won't be living with your forever and I've had so many mom's tell me - pregnancy and kids end any chance at a full night's sleep again! It's life! My daughter is 15 1/2 months old now and I haven't slept since my 8th month of pregnancy! She sleeps no more than 2 to 3 hours at a time - hope you are lucky to have a sleeper if it's that important to you! You get used to it though - I never thought I would, but I did! xox