Surviving the first 6-8 weeks with a newborn is never easy on mom or generous in the sleep category.  This baby is no exception to that.  When you add in that I haven't had a full, uninterrupted night's sleep in about 5 years now between being pregnant and having a baby and/or toddler in the house, well I am quite simply beyond tired at this point.  To make matters worse, my body is going through all the crazy hormonal-ness (is that a word?) of not being pregnant any more and then because we realized our new little guy has a overly sensative stomach like his daddy and big sister, he is now on the high-dollar allergenic formula and we have weaned.  Now, those of you who have weaned a baby before cold turkey are saying "Oh, you poor thing" and for the rest of you who haven't and don't understand what it's like to have your breasts swollen beyond recognition and so painful that your bra hurts..................back off!  LOL  So now on top of newborn waking up all night, toddler in the bed, crazy hormones, and whacking my body all out as it gets ready to ovulate and give me my wonderful monthly period - I AM OVER IT!  I am so thoroughly exhausted that it's not unusual to find me crying my eyes out quietly in the dark at 4am while rocking a baby.  When I DO get a few minutes sleep, I am so tired that I dream about sleeping!  That is truly just how tired I am.  DH is out of town for a few days on business and the moring before he left realized how close I am to my breaking point right now - which those who know me realize is quite a feat.  So upon his return Saturday, there's going to be some new laws laid down by this sherrif!  Little ones WILL be in bed by 9pm, not according to whenever daddy feels it's time for them to go so that I can have an hour of down time each night.  Because daddy is the insomniac, and I'm not - when baby cries for a bottle and he is still up while I am not, HE will get up and feed baby.  Now, don't go getting all mad at him for not helping me out - remember, up until a week ago - I was nursing.  He couldn't exactly help me nurse.  And more importantly ------ for the next 3 weeks EVERYONE in the house will do their best to help momma out so I can try to recoup some energy and precious sleep I so desperately need.

Sounds like a great plan, huh?  Anyone want to bet on whether or not it will work?  I don't blame you, even Vegas wouldn't touch those odds.................................