[And I realize how every title is going to sound like he was born – I apologize!!! It was worse before I added sleep to the line : ) ]
What I mean is, another 4am wake up. I’ve tried every trick in my book – I think I’m just on the mom train and not getting off! That’s OK – I’m doing ok. I’ll just consider it sleep training from here on out. Like my doctor says: “Most of your ailments these days will only be cured with delivery.”
I had toast with PB at 5am. Yum!
And this bowl of simplicity at 8.
Greek yogurt, peach, Cville Cluster, almond butter.
Accompaniments!
I actually DID think I might be going into labor last night because I was the crampiest I have been to date, but as I suspected might happen – the tightness melted away after a while.
MY OTHER RECIPES
Have a lovely day y’all!
So frustrating not to be able to sleep!
That breakfast looks amazing. Enjoy these last few moments 🙂
At least you know there is progress going on with the cramping. The more of that you have hopefully the less hardcore laboring you will have to do. I hate that you can’t sleep in now, but I guess that is your body’s way of getting you ready! I am so excited for you two! The adventure is really about to begin!
I bet you are on pins and needles! Do lots of walking. 🙂
Ahh not long now! Come onnnnn BERF! Just think of the blissful sleep you’re going to have later (well, that is if you and Matt are sharing the wake-up-in-the-night-to-tend-to-the-baby responsibilities equally, which I’m sure you will!) I’m excited for the upcoming week or so of posts.. can’t wait for the “It’s Time” one!
I doubt I’ll get good sleep for years : ) Or at least until I’m no longer nursing!
You just never know! My friend’s daughter slept through the night (like from 9-7) from very early on. Yeah, I was super jealous of her sleeping because I was not so lucky with my daughter. Fingers crossed you have a good sleeper 🙂
I also have a friend that is breastfeeding and her son sleeps through the night too! He has been for about a month now and he is just about to be 8 months old. She makes him stay up till about 9:30 or so and he gets up around 6:30-7.
My oldest daughter – slept through the night starting at 6 wks (I breast fed)…however, my other two did not do this. On another note, a hot shower, or hot bath helped with my cramps. Best wishes!!!
I’m so sorry about the insomnia! Pb toasts sounds like a good choice. But when is pb NOT a good choice?!
I had horrible insomnia for 2 weeks before my son was born. I thought maybe nature was getting me ready to be a new mom and I was right. Calvin is 3 weeks old now and I am currently experiencing sleep deprivation like never before.
I know everyone says this- but take a nap. Now, whenever you get a moment to close your eyes. I regret not napping more during pregnancy. The whole ‘sleep when baby sleeps’ thing is a joke. Ha.
Congrats on your little one!
Why do you say it’s a joke? Because you would rather be getting things done or because you can’t fall asleep when he sleeps? curious!
It is both- you run around frantically trying to get anything done. Eat, get a drink, go to the bathroom…
Also, sometimes you are just so tired that you just cannot sleep. It is very frustrating.
I also find that I never really fall into a really deep sleep any more. I think because I am hyper-aware of Calvin and all his sounds.
Makes sense. I’m really going to have to fight the to-do list and try really hard to just rest.
Yes- this is true. I have been struggling with low milk supply. Rest and sleep are one of the recommendations for increasing milk. So, it is a true double edged sword.
Kath- take good care of yourself. You will be a great mom.
When my daughter was first born I could never sleep when she slept. I wanted some time to myself and the only time I got that was when she was sleeping. I also found myself wanting to check emails, Facebook, voicemails, etc. instead of sleeping. Although I was EXTREMELY tired, I hardly slept when she did until recently. She’s almost 9 months old now, and I will occasionally nap in the afternoon when she’s sleeping if I’m especially tired.
The countdown is on to baby time!
Two breakfasts = never a bad thing.
The countdown is on! Every day when I check your morning posts I think “Is he here yet?” 🙂
When does your grandma think you are going to deliver now since you did not have the baby on your dad & mom’s anniversary?
http://faithfulsolutions.blogspot.com/
Don’t know ! Any day now
Talked to Mom this morning. She’s now zeroing in on the 26th, Kath’s birth day number.
You’re right….your sleep is about to change for quite awhile. You’ll get through it. If you have your mom or your mother-in-law helping you, it’s sooo helpful the first few weeks to “sleep when the baby sleeps”. If you can get a good chuck of sleep during the day and have someone bring you the baby for a feeding it helps you get through the nights.
Gotta start checking in daily to see when it happens! Enjoy this last bit of time with him inside, I cherished those last days even though I was over being pregnant. There is something about that feeling of the baby moving inside your belly that is just too special. Take care ; )
aww this is so exciting! 🙂 both your breakfasts sound great 😀
Hang in their dear Kath! We’re collectively loving you through this beautiful, monumental – but undeniably uncomfortable- experience, and will soon be sharing great joy on your behalf.
I wanted to chime in your SYTYCD replay frustration. I was in the same boat last week. I did eventually watch it On Demand, but it only appeared for a 2 -3 day window of time (Fri – Sun?) so it’s likely gone for good. Perhaps at the end of the season, they’ll make them all available? This is when the competition gets really good – I’ve identified and have begun rooting for some favorites – #1 Eliana. I don’t like the format much – they dance their butts off and then at the end of the show they reveal who is in jeopardy based on the previous weeks’ audience votes. Seems unfair to dancers and a bit anti-climatic for viewers! I guess w/the one day per week format, they thought it was the best option.
Agreed… I miss last years two nights but it was quite the commitment to watch!
Oh, Kath – a completely unrelated bit of info to share: You know those yummy marshmallow smelling method sheets we love? Well, I learned the reason WF recently pulled them from their shelves b/c they contain a questionable ingredient/chemical and Method (supposedly, relayed second hand) refused to cooperate w/them re. further testing of the product. If it doesn’t meet WF standards, you prob. don’t want to expose your newborn to it.
Oh gosh really? I just saw them at my WF last week (and thought about stocking up). Thanks for the warning though – I’ll do some research
Most of your ailments these days will only be cured with delivery <– I chuckle because it's probably not humorous to you in the moment but I am nodding in agreement 🙂
Haha I do think it’s funny 🙂
I had the worst heartburn from about 20 weeks on – everything – including water – made me have it. I carried liquid Maalox in my purse and would take a swig before every meal! My mom had the same issue with her pregnancies, so I wasn’t surprised when I go it too.
Hours after I delivered my guy at 3 am, I ordered breakfast. Heartburn gone – never to return! I was amazed that it was instantly resolved – so hopefully your insomnia will subside as well.
But yes, you’re not alone – my sleep the last month was bad. And I do agree that I think it’s your body getting prepared to survive on less sleep.
I can’t believe how close you’re getting! It’s time to start really watching Twitter for updates! 😉
Haha aw, I got so excited with the title! Oh and that little bowl looks fantastic, it looks like peach cobbler. It’s like dessert for breakfast (but healthy)!
Your breakfast bowl this morning is one of my favorite flavor combos! Also with sunflower seed butter.
Glad you’re still doing ok despite the lack of sleep. I’m awful without it so I give you a ton of credit! But it’s definitely smart to think of it as practice for when the baby comes 🙂
I have been without sunflower butter for over a week – time to open a new jar!! I knew something was missing in my life..perhaps that’s why I can’t sleep!
Haha! That definitely has to be it! 😉
It will happen when he’s ready. I was sure my baby would be 2 weeks early like his big brother. Nope. Right on his due date.
I also was plagued with pregnancy insomnia…the entire pregnancy this time (first time it was only 1st and 3rd trimesters). It was good practice for having the baby.
You will sleep again…probably at around 18 months. Babies get to where they can sleep longer stretches pretty quickly. My first baby was around 6 hours at 6 months, 8 hours at 8 months. My new baby is 6.5 weeks and has been going 5-6 hours for the last week. So, yay me! A single 5.5 hour stretch is better than I got during pregnancy. Anyway, I nursed my first son for over a year, but that doesn’t mean you are waking up at 2 am that whole time. That’s all I’m saying.
Once you realize that the baby can sleep long stretches, the key is that when he wakes up, you send the hubs. Otherwise, they think they are going to be fed if mom goes in there.
Glad the nut butters are working out for you. Love the almond butter from my farmer’s market. I found that compared to pregnancy, I need a LOT more meat while nursing.
I’ve found that things I used to be able to consume close to bedtime, now keep me up (or wake me up). I just started cutting out caffeine, sugary stuff and simple carbs, from late afternoon onwards, and have finally been sleeping better. It should have been obvious to me, but it took me a while to clue in that maybe having an ice cream around 8pm wasn’t the best idea. Everybody’s different though – hopefully you get some decent nights of sleep in before baby arrives!
Ahh that would drive me crazy – constantly thinking I might be going into labor but then nope! Hope it happens soon so you can meet your little boy!!!
Sorry to hear you still weren’t able to get a good nights rest.
I had oats for breakfast this morning and I added a little coconut oil to them. They were silky soft with a slight coconut taste. Have you tried this before?
By the way, I am so excited to try the Cville Cluster!! I called a GH somewhat close to where I live and asked if they shipped…unfortunately they do not 🙁 Hopefully I will have time soon to visit.
I haven’t but that sounds delish! Hopefully that GH makes the Cluster – make sure you check before you pay them a visit!
I ordered the Cville Cluster online from your store 🙂 I really want to try some of the GH bread. Your sandwiches always look delicious. Do you think that in the future you might also ship bread too?
By the way, I am really excited for you to deliver your baby boy 🙂
Gotcha!
We might – although only on the colder months and likely only around Christmas. Bread quality just doesn’t do as well and the shipping (we would require 2 day shipping) is pretty expensive 🙁
I understand…quality definitely matters. I just got confirmation that my granola has shipped 🙂 Can’t wait to try it!! Thank you so much!
By the way, I noticed earth balance has a new product called coconut spread. Do you know how this is different than coconut oil?
http://www.earthbalancenatural.com/product/organic-coconut-butter/
Looking at the ingredient list there are other oils added and filtered water (probably to keep the cost down?). There are natural flavors added to maybe o enhance the coconut flavor?
I think it’s more of a hybrid than pure coconut
fun!
Soooo close!! He’ll be here before you know it 😉
Atleast when the labor does come, you know you’ll be completely ready and prepared for it!
I’m another who has had so much trouble sleeping when the baby sleeps. One of the hardest parts of being a mom to my little guy (who is 5 weeks old 🙂 ) is not having my house be immaculate as it once was. I’m quite OCD about it. But a few days of almost going crazy with no sleep helped me learn how high a priority sleep must be. My husband works nights and my family isn’t around much to help, so I really need to get the sleep when I can in order to be a good momma. 🙂 Also difficult is spending more on my grocery budget because I must pay for convenience now. I am tightly budgeted, but it will get better as he gets bigger and is better/easier to take out and about.
I have never needed a ton of sleep, but the hard part for me is that its scattered… I may get 4 hours in a good night, but not in a row. The nights my husband can give him a bottle are magical! The first week kind of “tricked” me because brand new babies sleep so much! 4 hours in a row, once five! But as the days go on they aren’t tired out from their journey and you realize, ‘oh THIS is what everyone meant’.
Every baby is different. <3 Good luck!
Yep, your headline got me. I’ve been off the grid (camping) since Sunday, I get back, check your blog and thought “She had the baby!” Crossing my fingers that you are lucky enough to have a little one who preternaturally sleeps through (most of) the night.
Not to discourage you, but the diminished sleep has only begun. Once Mr. Baby is here, your sleep will disrupted for a long time. Look at this now as prep!
It sounds intense! Are you feeling really nervous or super chill? I’ve heard of women who have no fear of giving birth! I don’t know if I would ver be one of them 😛 hope you have a great day Kath!
Pretty chill – I think I’m in denial that this is really going to happen sometime soon! I’m reallllly excited though.
Once you go into real labor you will realize it feels so much more intense and different than any cramps or twinges you may have felt before. Even early labor. It’s kinda crazy.
As a mom of four, I’ll tell you to fear not!! You will sleep again. The very beginning is rocky, but soon enough you’ll enjoy restful sleep. The very newborn stage goes by sooo quickly.
Hang in there, Kath! I can’t wait to hear the news.
The end is so hard…the constant wondering if today is going to be the day.
I never slept great towards the end with either of my pregnancies. My thoughts were always that once the baby got here, I might get interrupted sleep but at least I would be able to fall asleep. Sadly, I have a hard time falling asleep when they are really little too. I don’t really start sleeping more soundly until they are about 6 weeks old. Still, it’s all temporary. 🙂
The great news is that most babies start sleeping longer stretches around 6-8 weeks (says the sleep book I read and my experience). It might not be sleeping through the night, but at that point anything more than 2-3 hours will make you feel like a new woman!
Hope it’s soon so you can at least be on the road to better sleep.
I am currently on a nectarine, yogurt and granola fix. Ur food looks great. 🙂
Those peaches look amazing. I just bought a crate of them and it won’t be long before they’re gone 🙂
There is no mistaking when you are truly in labor. You will know 🙂
Hi, may I ask why you take evening primrose oil? What does it do?
I wrote about it on Baby KERF yesterday 🙂
WOW getting close, very excited for you and Matt. The big day will be here before you know it 🙂