Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Honestly

Before I go whining about this again, here's a little reminder for myself of what I love about Leyla. I was working on some stuff for school, and apparently not paying enough attention to the girls. When I looked up from my work, her face looked like this...She had some fun with a stray dry erase marker.

So here's what I'm not quite so fond of. It's 1:50am- can you guess what the problem is? Once again, she's throwing a middle-of-the-night screaming fit. I waited about 15 minutes after the screaming started, and then I went in to make sure she hadn't pooed all over the place again. Her diaper was somewhat wet, so I changed her and gave her some Tylenol. The usual. She's continued the screaming since that point, which has been about another 30 minutes. I put in my earplugs and put 2 pillows over my head, but the screaming is still too loud. Plus, she woke up Chloe. Luckily, all you have to do to get Chloe back to sleep is give her a drink of water. So now Chloe's taken care of and Leyla has slowed down the frequency of her screams. I wonder what her problem is. Why is she such a horrible sleeper? I still have to get up between 5:30 and 6:00am to get her a bottle every morning. And she does this at between midnight at 3:00 at least once a week. Our house doesn't have any insulation. I think I may have to put insulation in my bedroom so I can get some freaking sleep once in a while.

6 comments:

crazy lady said...

Dang! That's enough to drive you bonkers. It's hard to deal with everything as it is. But, sleep deprivation makes it even harder. It's good that you are giving yourself the reminders of what you love about her. She/you will getpast this phase - even though it may seem interminable now. hang in there....

Just Us said...

So I was talking to Linds last night and I feel like such a blog stalker! I am glad you post so frequently because I apparently have more time on my hands then most and check out blogspot frequently-so I am glad you always have new fun things for me to read!! I'll let you know about the program when I get it-any help would be great!!
Liz

Just Us said...

Oh yea, and good luck with your screamer. I haven't dealt with that before so I do have any good advice other than maybe its nightmares? Does she have a light in her room? Anything with music to calm her down?

Amber Hooten said...

I am leaving you another comment because I feel like I should know you because you know all of the same people I know from Idaho. I lived in Pocatello until 2001. My former name is Amber Minson. What is your maiden name and maybe that will help spark some memories for me. I am sorry for continuing to bother you on your blog. I saw yours again on another friends. You mentioned living in Texas on my blog, where in Texas do you live?

Amber Hooten said...

Okay, it was bothering me too! Now I remember who you are! Wow! It has been a long time! This is fun coming in contact with others I haven't talked to in years. Probably 10. Hey i noticed that you have Kristin Valentine's blog on yours, but hers is private. Would you mind letting her know about mine. I would love to get in contact with her. We were childhood friends. We grew up together. I will definitely be keeping in touch with you!

Amber Hooten said...

If you don't mind sending her a message. I am a myspace dummy.