how are you all functioning without sleep?

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I swear baby #2 is harder for me personally because I have been on the go since the day I left the hospital with my older son, moving, switching his school etc. running on the 2-3 [nonconsecutive] hours of sleep each night in between feedings. My son is 3 weeks and I am TIRED 😴 I return to work on Monday, a day shy of him being 4 weeks and I'm really nervous about fatigue effecting my performance and all around self. It already is making me forgetful (I forgot to pay 2 bills I swore I paid and forgot half of my groceries... twice!) i know it'll get better but with my job I handle Doctor/Provider accounts and claims and I am monitored for quality and volume and my supervisor is a perfectionist in work and as a mom and BOY do I feel like a mess compared to her as I'm practically needing to tape my eyes open 😭 am I alone???

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I can almost guarantee that your supervisor is just as tired and will understand what you are going through! Talk to her and see if you can get some perspective in relation to your work. Ask her how she does it.
I promise baby will eventually sleep more soon.
In the mean time I suggest organising your life with your calendar. Set up calendar reminders of when bills are due, scheduling appointments and "mommy time" where you can hand baby off to someone you trust and get an extra hour of sleep.
My kids are 7, 4, 2 and 2 months. When littlest wasn't sleeping well at night I would put all the older kids (even the oldest) in their rooms for an afternoon siesta so I could get some sleep while baby slept. I will tell you now my home has been a wreck for the last 2 months because I have worried more about my health sleepwise than making sure everything is perfect.
Cleaning can wait, you need to take care of you.

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I nap in the afternoon when baby go down (around 3/3:30). I also sleep at night. Son is in bed between 10-11 and wakes up between 2-3 to eat. Doesn't wake up again until 6/7.

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I only have one but recently due to my own sleeping problems as well as baby (10mos) waking up every two hours or less I've only had about 7 hours non consecutive the last few days. I am SO angry and exhausted and was literally telling my so earlier that I wouldn't mind breaking a leg just so I could nap in peace at the hospital for a few hours. It's very hard to manage. 😩 And I'll be exhausted all day and then lay down and I'm WIDE awake again. And then just as soon as I start drifting the baby wakes up! I'm seriously losing my mind. I don't know how I'll handle two

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My only advice is probably an obvious one. Sleep more lol I dont see why you're only getting 2-3 hours of sleep. Both my boys slept 3-4 hours at a time at night. Just take naps anytime you can! Even 20 minutes is better than nothing!

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My number two is definitely harder for me as well! She is 3 1/2 months and wakes up at least twice a night and we get up at 6 am every morning for work. I come to work everyday with red eyes! Lol
I also have an two 8 year olds. 
Sleeping when baby sleeps is easier said then done when you have other kids who need you. Lol

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I know how you feel. This last fall I forgot to pay my property taxes for the 1st time in almost 20 years after having my 2nd baby. Those late fees were enough to go on a mini vacation. 😭

how are you all functioning without sleep?

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