Sleeping at Night is for Sissies

Over the past week or so, I've been trying to pay attention to this little guy's kicks to try to determine if he's on a certain schedule. I figured that way I'd have a small idea of what to expect when he makes his debut in 3 months. What I have determined is this: this kid doesn't sleep much. And he's definitely nocturnal.

Without a doubt, his busiest time of day (or, more accurately, night) is from around 9pm-12am. That doesn't sound so bad, right? If, as a new mom, I am in bed by midnight every night, I would think I'm doing pretty darn well. The problem is this: I am asleep after midnight these days and I'm fairly certain he is not. I just can't keep accurate track of his late-night parties in utero because I am passed out. So why don't I just assume he is also sleeping like a good little baby? Well, because I wake up roughly 8930853958 times a night. Sometimes it's to shift positions (left to right; right to left- it gets SO uncomfortable. Back and stomach sleeping, I miss you so much). Sometimes it's to pee. And whether it's at 2am or 4am, I normally feel at least a few small punches before I drift back into my restless sleep.

And when I wake up first thing in the morning? Good morning, Mom. Here's a swift kick to get you up and moving. Not enough? Here, have another. And another.

So there you have it: the reasons why I am convinced this child does not sleep (much) and is a night owl. He's a bit quieter during the day, and especially in the late afternoon so I suppose I'll just have to become nocturnal in order to accomodate his schedule. When all of my posts are time-stamped at 3am in a few months, you'll know why.