Go to sleep!

Mommy is sick. She has a chest cold, once again, and she keeps coughing and hacking. She has Christmas preparations to complete tomorrow. She has family coming for supper tomorrow evening. She has housework to do.

She is exhausted. Her arms are going numb. Her back aches every time she moves, coughs, or takes a deep breath. Her chest hurts from all the coughing. Her costochondritis is returning because of this.

Daddy is sleeping peacefully, despite your fits of rage. Mommy wants to go to bed too, but she finds your screams an unpleasant distraction. She wonders how Daddy can sleep through it. But she shouldn't be surprised; Daddy falls asleep in the middle of conversations. Mommy feels annoyed this morning, and she is easily irritated when she is tired like this.

Why will you not go to sleep so that Mommy can rest? Don't you care that she is so tired and weak that she wants to cry? Please go to sleep. Please?

Bits 'n' Bites

I have a toothache. Hurts like the dickens. Dentist Thursday. Whoo-pee.

J is crabby. He won't nap, either. Go to sleep, J. Be the turnip. Please? I am so tired of having a screaming baby in my arms, and I can do nothing for him. I think I may purchase earplugs; no point in both of us being miserable. I know I can't really do that, but it is very tempting sometimes.

I have been super-happy today. Now, I'm suddenly grumpy. J's screams could account for my sudden change in mood. I need a nap. I'm so tired, I put J's new diaper on and forgot the plastic pants. Pee got everywhere. I have had to put him down in his crib and just walk away for a few moments, for a good cry. I don't know what else to do.

Chest pains are subsiding somewhat, though on days like these they return. Part of the treatment involves not lifting. This is, obviously, impossible for me, with J. It could take quite awhile for the costochondritis to heal at this rate.

I can't get anything done. Nothing. Whatsoever. I don't have enough time to do anything of substance. (Stop screaming, J!)

I have a sneaking suspicion that one of my friends is in need of encouragement today. There is no reason for this; it is just a hunch. If you are this friend, please call me. I wish to offer you the support and encouragement that you need.

Costochondritis

An inflammation of the joints in the ribcage, right around the breastbone area. Avoid activities such as lifting, which may aggravate the condition, and take a medication such as Advil 4 times a day to help with pain and act as an anti-inflammatory.

And that is what I have. (Hurts!)

Chest Pains

I think they are nothing. Likely just stress. Hurts though. Back and neck out of alignment, and my arms are numbing up. Not unusual. Must see chiropractor. Soon.

Studying done for now. Much to do still, but I think I'm getting it. I hope that will continue.

J's second tooth emerged through his gum today. I can feel the sharp jagged edges with my finger. He is hurting. But he has been so sweet today, even though he's had grumpy moments. (Just ask va1kyrie, who got to hear him shrieking over the phone.) He ate almost all of his oatmeal this morning. Okay, so he really just dragged his fingers through the stuff on the spoon and then sucked on his fingers, but he still ate it. I'll take what I can get. I really love being a mommy!

Going to bed now. 'Night.