I am exhausted. I thought my daughter was a bad sleeper. My son woke up 7 or 8 times last night. I am drained. I have lost it. So no, I didn't get all my runs in. I also had a few unexpected things go on this week, so I could't make it to the farmer's market, which meant not many fresh fruits and veggies this past week, so my meals were not as healthy as they should have been. So I didn't feel my best either. Did I mention that I am having a few nursing issues so it's very painful still to nurse and even worse to pump. Neither kid is sleeping so everyone in my house is cranky. My morning actually started off with me crying in bed. You know when your day starts off like that, it's going to be bad. My weekend started out so great, I don't know how things changed unless it's the lack of sleep that is just getting to me.
On Friday, my brother-in-law had off work, so he went running with me, a lot of fun. Then I spent the night out Friday at my sister's house so I could get a solid night sleep, and I did, but we got up early to get a workout in before we started our day. We did 1 hour strength training class and 30 minutes of yoga at Chateau Élan before we hit the spa for a little R and R. I had a nice massage and a great time, but we tried to do so much that by the time we got home at 2pm, I was ready for a nap (which I didn't get). I could tell my mood was not great.
Sunday, I didn't even think about running. The little guy slept ok, woke up a couple of times, but we have had worse. Sunday night was awful though. And today has just been out of control, so no, another day of no running for me.
On one happy mote, I went to the farmer's market today (by myself) so we have lots of fresh foods in our house now. I had a nice big spinach salad for dinner. I needed that after this week's eating habits. I just feel so much worse when I eat bad. I am just having a "My life is a Greek Tragedy" weekend. I am hoping things are better tomorrow. I just hate when I have a long weekend with my family, that it isn't anything but fantastic. My husband works such long hours that to have an extra day with him and not be able to take advantage of it sucks!
I now have to deal with the fact that my fall racing schedule might not be as packed as I had hoped. I am just not going to be able to get all my runs in, and that is ok, but I feel so good when I get a good run in. Of course it's hard to get a good run in when you aren't sleeping well. I don't know what tonight will bring as far as sleep. I feel like we have tried everything. I don't know what is left to try.
Ok, enough of the pity party. I hope everyone is/had a great long weekend.
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SO sorry to hear you're having such a rough time! My son was a terrible sleeper for a long time. Hang in there. Running will still be there when you are ready. Is supplementing with formula any sort of option for you?
ReplyDeleteNothing worse than that. Sleep deprivation is just miserable. Sorry I haven't responded to your email about the vegan diet... I will soon- we lost power for a while and things were crazy after Hurricane Irene, and your email came during that time :)
ReplyDeleteMy weekend was less than stellar too. My toddler is going through a BADDDD phase right now. We had to stay indoors for two days straight because of the Tropical Storm. I thought we were going to go bonkers.
ReplyDeleteHang in there. Surely his sleeping will get better soon.
You are doing great! I can tell you right now that I have had plenty of days like that. Not sleeping is the worst!! It makes each day seem miserable. I am impressed with all that you've done on such little sleep. I'm sure things will get a little better, but in the meantime, just keep pushing through.
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