Battling sleepless nights!

The past four days have been stressful, sleepless, and exhausting. Zachary and I still have our virus. We are coughing round the clock, suffering from moderate to high temperatures, and are very cranky. I hate to complain because I know several people who would do anything to have a baby, I know families who are praying that their premature baby survives in the NICU, and I know there are a lot more needs in Haiti than there are at our household. With that said, it sure is hard to be a mommy. Times like these make me more appreciative of all the times my mom and dad stayed up with me when I was sick as a child. While I am exhausted and frustrated from this virus I am thankful that we have physicians that will treat us when we call, that we have health insurance, and that I work at home. While the laundry, cleaning, and other daily tasks are being overlooked. I am thankful that Z and I can rest together on our couch. I found this poem online and I wanted to share. I am thankful to be Zachary's mom. Please say a prayer for us that we will get back to normal soon. And when we do I am not going to take for granted how good we usually feel. Thanks!
Here's a pic of me and my little boy....when are are feeling better. Wishful thinking!

Before I was a Mom
Author: Unknown

Before I was a Mom I slept as late as I wanted and never worried about how late I got into bed.
I brushed my hair and my teeth everyday.

Before I was a Mom
I cleaned my house each day.
I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby.
I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous.
I never thought about immunizations.

Before I was a Mom I had never been puked on.
Pooped on. Spit on.
Chewed on.
Peed on.
I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts.....
I slept all night.

Before I was a Mom
I never held down a screaming child so that doctors could do tests.
Or give shots.
I never looked into teary eyes and cried.
I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin.
I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep.


Before I was a Mom
I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put it down.
I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt.
I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much.
I never knew that I could love someone so much.
I never knew I would love being a Mom.


Before I was a Mom
I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.
I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby.
I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child.
I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy.

Before I was a Mom
I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay.
I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom.
I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much before I was a Mom.