I feel like I'm going a bit mad. Maybe this is something I should be talking to my health visitor about (did I mention the NHS sends medical professionals to your HOME during the postpartum weeks over here?), but why not discuss it with the blogsophere, right? I'm pretty sure I know the source of the problem anyway.
I made the conscious decision to stop writing about a week before the boy was born. Like I explained before, it was an attempt to savor -- rather than document -- the moment. Well, three blogs and a mere three pages scrawled in my journal later, I'm pretty sure not writing was a bad decision.
My brain is backlogged.
I've got lots on my mind and no outlet.
I've got pictures to post, people to thank, and stories to share.
I lie awake making lists and worrying, but I can't get anything done.
Basically, I've got a touch of the crazy.
Sleeping has not been my forte lately, but it's not because the boy has been keeping me up. He's actually a pretty decent sleeper. I've just been unable to fall asleep, despite my attempts at self-hypnosis and various relaxation CDs.
Today I'm making an earnest attempt to revert to the journal. I think if I can just pour my crazy onto the paper, I'll feel more like myself. In the mean time, if I've ignored your messages, ignored your phone calls, or inadvertently hurt your feelings, I am really, really sorry.
But enough of that ... how about instead of more moping, I post a few pictures of some sweet moments over the past month?
I made the conscious decision to stop writing about a week before the boy was born. Like I explained before, it was an attempt to savor -- rather than document -- the moment. Well, three blogs and a mere three pages scrawled in my journal later, I'm pretty sure not writing was a bad decision.
My brain is backlogged.
I've got lots on my mind and no outlet.
I've got pictures to post, people to thank, and stories to share.
I lie awake making lists and worrying, but I can't get anything done.
Basically, I've got a touch of the crazy.
Sleeping has not been my forte lately, but it's not because the boy has been keeping me up. He's actually a pretty decent sleeper. I've just been unable to fall asleep, despite my attempts at self-hypnosis and various relaxation CDs.
Today I'm making an earnest attempt to revert to the journal. I think if I can just pour my crazy onto the paper, I'll feel more like myself. In the mean time, if I've ignored your messages, ignored your phone calls, or inadvertently hurt your feelings, I am really, really sorry.
But enough of that ... how about instead of more moping, I post a few pictures of some sweet moments over the past month?
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Try diffusing some mood enhancing essential oils. It can work wonders. Clary Sage, Grapefruit, Lemon, and Sandlewood all are supposed to work well.
ReplyDeleteThanks! Will make a trip to the apothecary tomorrow...
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