As many of you know, the past couple of weeks have been short on sleep at this house. It really sucks when neither mom or dad are getting sleep–makes for a tense and snarky marriage. This past week, I made hubby sleep in the extra room so that he could get some sleep–as Peepers is still sleeping in our bed (which might be short lived as I have unlocked the secret to getting her to sleep and keeping her asleep–more on this later as to not jinx my awesomeness). He woke up refreshed and much happier. Last night I was given the same pleasure of sleeping in the extra room, while hubby was on baby duty. I have to say it was awesome and I cannot believe that we didn’t think to do it earlier. It is amazing what one good night of sleep can do for you.
I am glad that separate beds are not in our future, but in the present they are helping us survive and still love each other and our children.
How did you make it through the beginning with a new baby.
Embracing Imperfection 
You’re doing it…go with the flow and do whatever works on whatever given day you’re on! Good job, Mamma! Oh, and make sure you find a trusted sitter for a night out each week or a Saturday morning coffee together or SOMETHING without kids.
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Lowering standards has been the key to our survival. Getting sleep is the first priority for us with a tiny one in the house– whatever works is what we’ve done. We’ve done co-sleeping, cribs, separate beds, sofas, you name it. Life is so, so much harder when you’re exhausted. Most of all be easy on yourself — you’re doing one of the most challenging jobs there is.
I’ve had non-sleepers and great sleepers and I’m bracing myself for what’s to come. Apparently Gudetu “sleeps a lot” (according to her file), but I’m not counting any chickens. I can’t believe I’ll get two good sleepers in a row…so we’re trying to be realistic.
Sending restful vibes to all of you!! XOXOXO
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This is so good to hear – once you get the sleeping thing wired, all the other challenges feel so much more manageable. I was nearly psychotic from lack of sleep until Elsa got into a groove and became a relatively predictable sleeper (and as I type this, no kidding, I hear her awake in her room an hour after she went down – so much for predictability!!)
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I can totally relate…considering it is 4:30 in the morning and I’ve been up with a baby crying since 3:00…Yeah, I can totally relate to sleep deprivation and how much one good night will make you feel like a new person! I say, go with the separate bed thing…that’s a great idea!
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We started both 10 month Amelie and newborn Brayson in our room for like a month…of no sleeping for anyone. Then both times we are all “HEY! They can sleep in their OWN rooms!” and voila, we were able to get some sleep again. We rotate who is “on” for the night. The other gets to sleep through any and all screaming and wake up the other to remind them it’s “their” night. Whoever is “on” with Brayson is “off duty” with Amelie. She doesn’t wake up nearly so often anymore, but if she does, you’re off the hook if it’s a Brayson night. We also take turns on the weekends getting up early with the kids–I’m Saturday and Bryan is Sunday. And he makes us all pancakes on Sunday 🙂
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Whatever gets us through another day is what we need to do!
We’ll definitely use the two bed strategy next time around.
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How’s the bed thing coming along?
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