How am I still functioning? I think I've had a total of 10 hours of sleep in the last 3 or 4 days. To top it off, I am sick. I started feeling a little under the weather on the day we flew home from China. I've been living on pepto, ibuprofen, and imatrex. Sounds yummy, huh?
Eliza was up this a.m. at 2:30. I guess that's our new time to wake up. She's sleeping on the living room floor right now and I don't quite have the strength to get up and move her to her bed. It's my own fault...I let her sleep from 6 am until 3 pm yesterday. I couldn't stand waking her up. Believe me, we will be going on some sort of outing this morning. No more 9 hours of sleep in the middle of the day.
I don't think I anticipated feeling like this much of a zombie. It took me a few hours to run to Target today. I had to stop in the food court area to get some soup (by 4:30 I realized I hadn't eaten anything all day). I sat and sat and sat. I couldn't peel myself off of the chair. I said to my friend, "Wow! A storm must be coming in. It's so dark outside." A minute later I realized it was 5 pm and the sun was setting. No storm, just night time. Where did the day go? Oh boy, someone please tell me it gets better. This is tough!
- Eliza2006
- I have hoped to be a mother for as long as I can remember. My daughter was placed in my arms on November 12, 2006 in Hohhot, China. Then, a little over 2 years later, right in my own state, my darling baby boy was placed in my arms. Dreams really do come true!!!
15 comments:
It gets better much, much better. Lack of sleep is horrid. Why don't you ask your mum to watch Eliza for you so that you can sleep tonight. Feel better.
Hey Tiff, welcome home!! I know that it will get easier once both you and Eliza get your days and nights sorted out. I can't wait to see the pictures. Know that I've been thinking of you and can't wait to chat.
It certainly will get better! Jet lag lingers for longer than u would assume. The first week home is the absolute WORST. (I wasn't sick, but my Mali was a total monster in many ways). The 2nd week home got a bit easier. After that, things went back to normal. My agency even called to make sure we were ok (& to warn us!).
Hang in there - & good luck getting the both of you back on a normal schedule. You'll have her sleeping like a champ in no time!!!
P.S. - hope you're feeling better soon!
I wish I could be the voice of experience but, even though I'm not, I know it won't be this way forever. Your're just in transition with Eliza...you'll get there and will find your workable groove.
Hugs....now get some sleep tonight!
Hang in there, Tiff. I feel for ya. Get some help so you can get some sleep.
Call me... I can help with what ever you need!!! FOOD??? Fetching medicine.....WHATEVER!!
Lisa
Tiffany,
Yes, it does get better, but nothing prepares you for the sleep deprivation. It's bad bad bad. Take little Miss So Very Very Pretty out in the stroller, even if she's sleeping, lots' of sunshine will help reset her clock. Unfortunately, you will reset before she does and she'll still want to play at 3:00 am for a few more days. So, all those friends and family members who offered to help with anything, anything at all? Call. Them. Now. Do not suffer, especially if you are sick, you don't have to. You need the help and they really want to help and you should let them. Now. I'm serious.
Marji
BTDT four time and it kicks my butt every time and surprises me and wallops me and I finally got smart and got the help I needed
I just went through it Tiffany, and I can tell you that it definitely DOES get better. I really thought I was losing my mind but after some much-needed sleep, I began feeling human again.
It took Grace 5-6 nights to get her sleep patterns back to normal and that's when we began getting more than 2-3 hours of sleep per night. Hang in there a little longer. I promise you it will get better. Let me know if you need to chat.
Kim
I am so happy for you and Eliza! Thank you for sharing your story. I am a single woman who just recently applied to adopt from China. I know I have a long wait ahead, but seeing how happy you and Eliza are just makes it all worth it. Take care!
Tiffany -- It will get better, and soon, but listen to your friends who are advising you to get help so you can get some sleep. But it WILL get better; I promise.
Tiff-
Mindy Nordstrom did my pictures. She was a room mate in college and happens to be Ryan's cousin. She lives in Lehi. I don't want to post her number so get my Phone number from Jamie and I will give it to you
Katie
Hi Tiffany,
i can sooooooooooo relate! I've been very strict about sunshine naps, etc. but it is still so hard and we've both been sick too. I am at the end of week one and it does get better. ZZ slept until 5:10 today, I was so happy! During her naptime when I want to get things done, like unpack, I am too tired and have to lay down too. But things are turning around slowly but surely. When she wakes up in the night I don't turn the lights on or get out any toys. I just rock her and talk to her about nighty-nite. The other day during her nap time I fell asleep with her still awake and down on the floor with me instead of in her crib. Thank goodness she layed down and went to sleep on my tummy.
It gets better, much better. I PROMISE! The first week or week and a half is brutal and nothing can prepare you for the lack of sleep and instant parenthood. But by the end of the second week you'll both be totally adjusted and hitting your stride with a routine that works for both of you.
Take care of yourself, and get some help over there so you can nap when she naps. Your helper can do dishes, laundry, food prep - whatever is the most pressing need and you can catch a few zzzz's.
xoxoxo,
M3
I have really been enjoying your blog, and Eliza is so precious, what an infectious smile! Hope the transition to a new time zone gets better for her each day and that you find some time to rest!
Kris
hoping to be chasing Macey soon
It gets better, really. Its just the first few weeks are really difficult. Really difficult. I agree that if you can have someone watch Eliza while you get some sleep, that would be good. My parents helped out when we brought ours home, and it was a lifesaver. Here's to a full night's sleep soon :)
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