Sex & the New Mother
June 24, 2006 by kate baggott
Filed under Mommy Extras
I know it’s ridiculous, but my six-month still doesn’t sleep through the night. She still wakes up for one nursing session. It wouldn’t be so bad if I took naps or slept in, but I work these days and napping is not a possibility. My tiredness is having its effect on marital relations.
On Thursday, I thought my libido had come back. So, I thought I would sit beside my husband on the couch while he watched the World Cup and let nature take its course at half-time.
Then, I saw my freshly made bed with crisp, clean sheets, plump, soft pillows any cosy duvet. Pardon the clichés, but my bed is a conventional beauty. And king-size.
It was only slightly-dark in the early evening, but there was a slight breeze coming through the open window that made getting under the blankets just so inviting. To sleep.
I don’t think my husband noticed I was gone.
There is no getting them away from the TV while the World Cup is going on. I am experiencing the same thing. I know today is pretty much spoken for and if I’m not mistaken, England is playing some time this weekend, so I might as well just go shopping.
He won’t even know I left.
And that six months you spoke of. My two waited until they were a year and a half before I knew for certain that they would sleep the entire night. Now does that make me a weary parent or what??
LOL…great post!
Ahhh…the best laid plans. Do we at least get credit for being willing, even if they don’t notice that we are? And thanks for reminding me to be thankful that mine are sleeping (my youngest took 6 months to get there). Wishing you rest!!!!
Weary- My first one took a year and a half too. If this one does too, I may not survive!
Kerri- Well, to be fair, I was only willing for about 2 minutes. It didn’t even last until a commercial break so I could tell him.
Dani- Thanks for stopping by! Just wondering, since your second two are twins, if your 4th son was an immaculate conception?
Kerri, Kerri, Kerri. Your choice of words!!!
You’re doing good, Kate. Only six months. I think the thought didn’t much cross my mind until 24+.
Yes, well if you think of the libido as a very busy road, I crossed it, but very, very quickly.