I googled sleep deprivation. Now I understand why I feel the way I do. Sleep deprivation, it says, has serious effects on your physical and emotional health. Without rest the brain loses the ability to function properly. Decison making abilities are impaired, concentration levels drop, it causes depression and anxiety, slow speech, etc, etc.
I'm overwhelmed because I'm so tired and I'm so tired because I'm sleep deprived. I'm sleep deprived because I am dealing with a colicky baby who doesn't like to let mom and dad get a good night's rest. Hell at this point I can't even remember the last time I did have a good night's rest. And they say colic can last until baby is three months old. Oh just craptastic!
Here's a few other reasons why this new mommy is overwhelmed. 1.) We are moving next week. 2.) I am a new mom and I am stressed out 3.) Baby has been to the doctor five times already! 4.) I am tired, did I mention that? 5.) I feel like I can't get anything accomplished and it is causing major anxiety. 6.) I am just anxious. 7.) I'm not getting things done that I want to because it's too overwhelming. There's that word again. 8.) Last, but not least, I'm a new parent. I have no idea what I'm really doing yet or what this thing called parenting was going to be like. Holy shit balls this is a HUGE adjustment. Why did I ever think it would be easy? Yikes!
Ok, major vent over! God did that ever feel good to write those feelings out. Thanks for listening bloggy! My new vent friend! Yay, a friend. Bloggy! Ha Ha!
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