Sunday, November 22, 2009

Sleepless in Flagstaff

I can't sleep. I used to sleep great: 8+ hours every night, no interuptions. Now - I can't sleep. I wake up multiple times a night to use the bathroom and then I can't go back to sleep. I'm so tired, but my mind wakes up and I think of all the things I need to do. Which, by the way, lately I don't seem to have enough time to get everything done. I really would love 3-day weekends. 2 days to get things done, and Sunday for the "day of rest". I've learned that if I'm still awake after an hour, it's better to just get up and do something (like play on the internet - because the internet connection works great at 3am or 5am) - then go back to bed. Or, if it's close enough to morning, I just get up and get ready for work. The office is surprisingly quiet at 7am and I'm able to get a lot done with no interuptions.

Things I'm currently thinking about:

* Did I spend too much money at the candle party? Ken says no, but I think I'm being too practical.

* When am I going to find time to mop the floors? Or better yet - when can I make myself mop the floors?

* Baby stuff - choosing a pediatrician, baby registry, finding room in this tiny house for all the baby stuff

* What color of thread should I use to start piecing my quilt together? And how am I going to finish the quilt once it's all pieced together? Am I going to get the quilt finished before the baby arrives?

* Should I do Christmas cards this year or just skip out on them all together?

* Seriously - where are we going to put all the baby stuff?

* Is Ken going to be able to attend birthing classes with me?

* Can I make the 9 hour drive to UT without stopping every hour to use the bathroom?

* How fast can Ken drive from Phoenix to Flagstaff if the baby decides to come early?

Okay, I'm starting to feel hungry and sleepy - time to grab a snack and head back to bed. Hopefully I can sleep for a few more hours.

4 comments:

Tiffany said...

Not to put a damper on your situation, but it doesn't get any better. :( Until the kids sleep through the night, then you might have a chance . . . maybe.

PS. You can never spend to much at a candle party.

Kat said...

What Tiffany said. Unfortunately this is just training for what's coming. BUT...soon you will be so tired that you will be able to sleep anywhere anytime. :) Did that make you feel better. No really, I hope you can get some sleep soon. I wake up every morning at 5:30 whether Mike's alarm goes off or not then can't fall asleep again till about 10 minutes before I am supposed to get up. I hate that your mind just starts thinking. Darn thing where is the off button.

Oh when is it you are coming to Utah. Are we still on for a USU game?

Brenda said...

I'm with Tiffany and Kat..... you'll get so tired you'll be able to sleep sitting up. I did. And, just when you think you'll lose your bloomin' mind, the kid will start to sleep through the night. Then..... snooze.

Vixie said...

No worries Sharon, it only gets better after the baby comes!! Sleep, what is that? As hard as that baby is inside, at least it is contained and quiet!! Good luck getting some sleep, Exedrin PM is a useful, nondetrimental sleep aid towards the end of pregnancy. I would take it 2-3 times a week about an hour before bed towards the end of my pregnancies. It was amazing!! I woke up well rested.