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Age: 41 years old
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I just need sleep
By HzlGreenEyes » Posted Jul. 23, 2015 2:58pm - 369 views - 8 comments

Every night so far, I have been woken up by 1.) my 12 year old dog who slips off of his bed and tries to get up but can't get grip scratching the wooden floor or 2.) my husband who wakes multiple times a night to pee or whatever. I am so tired that I am so emotional and have zero patience for my 5 year old. I cry at the drop of a dime and I feel like I'm in a fog. My husband is finally going back to work after a year (police officer who got dragged by a drug addict trying to flee) which we both are very happy about. I know I will get more sleep, but I know I am going to be worried about him. I just can't win... but I want sleep.

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Comment from eat2nourish » Posted Jul. 24, 2015 4:49pm
I know that sleep deprivation feeling all too well! Sometimes I take over the bedroom (ie have it all to myself) so I can catch up on sleep. Sometimes I put my dog in the guest bathroom to decrease the scratching on the wooden floor. I feel bad for doing this at times, but the next day I feel so good. Hope you get to catch up on sleep soon. Hang in there! {{Hugs}}

Comment from Sailorswife » Posted Jul. 24, 2015 1:01pm
Praying for some peace for you ……and quiet. Prayers over your husband's safety, and please thank him for the job he does on behalf of my family.

Comment from HzlGreenEyes » Posted Jul. 24, 2015 11:22am
Sounds like we are mostly in the same boat... ugh. Just feels crappy.
@Kate, thank you. Unfortunately, no matter how much you are against him wanting to become a police officer, it is a dream. My husband loves his job and gets pissed when others have told him to retire on 66 2/3 because of his injuries. He refuses to quit something he loves to do... and that is putting away the bad guys and helping his community. Bless your husband for serving our Country! I wish I could shake his hand and thank him personally!

Comment from MalPal85 » Posted Jul. 24, 2015 8:10am
Sorry about the sleep deprivation. I wake up constantly too but, so far, I've been pretty lucky and been able to fall right back asleep after using the bathroom most of the time. Hopefully more sleep comes soon!

Comment from josamarie » Posted Jul. 23, 2015 11:00pm
I'm so sorry, I know how you feel! I feel like I finally started getting some decent sleep again after Max started sleepin. Through the night at a very late 11 months, and now here we are again. I hope you get some rest!

Comment from Amanda_McDaniel » Posted Jul. 23, 2015 10:03pm
I feel you, sweet pea. My husband works nights at the hospital so he comes home around 5 a.m., making all kinds of noise, and I struggle trying to fall back asleep before my son gets me up. It's rough and I was also feeling guilty about being snippy and impatient. I just explained to my four-year-old that Mommy was tired and sick from growing the baby and would need his help feeling better. He now lets me 'rest my eyes' while he colors or plays or watches tv.

Comment from Kate0406 » Posted Jul. 23, 2015 8:41pm
my husband whom is in the military right now was thinking about once he gets out joining the police force. I'm totally against it. it is such a dangerous job. Thank you to your husband for his service in the police force. there is a huge war on cops right now! i've also had a hard time sleeping! it makes it hard to get through the day for sure.

Comment from Summer0120 » Posted Jul. 23, 2015 3:49pm
Ugh I know the feeling. I hate that you are experiencing it, but at the same time it's nice to know I'm not alone. I haven't been getting any sleep at all for the last 3 weeks and I've been very irritable and emotional because of it.



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