tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323519773247909675.post5287517486555208872..comments2023-10-23T18:09:48.875+02:00Comments on The Adventures of Eric and Rachel: Struggling with Sleepless NightsThe Drs. McLaughlinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08718125736406924171noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323519773247909675.post-74054011771753755962014-04-22T06:00:12.330+02:002014-04-22T06:00:12.330+02:00We are praying for your family that God may be pre...We are praying for your family that God may be preparing you and your family for the road ahead and that it is His will to be done. On a more practical and human level, we are praying that these sleepless nights may come to an end sooner than later so that your family may have peace to continue pursuing the work of the Lord day in and day out at full strength!<br /><br />God Bless,<br /><br />Daniel LeeDaniel Leehttp://praiseem.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323519773247909675.post-91403583834152052142014-04-08T03:17:01.872+02:002014-04-08T03:17:01.872+02:00Once when Xavier was small, about 2 months, he sle...Once when Xavier was small, about 2 months, he slept through the night. I woke up engorged and soaked, (to the point of lets all get up at 4am and change the sheets) and panicing. This too shall pass. And I'd love to have coffee with you. :) HilaryAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323519773247909675.post-11442901506155594342014-03-30T16:00:19.128+02:002014-03-30T16:00:19.128+02:00This is just further proof that you guys really ar...This is just further proof that you guys really are real life super heroes!!! I knew it! God has put you where you are, and you "get" (translation: suffer to the point of triumph) the unique experience of being more reliant on Him for EVERYTHING than most of us will ever have to be. You are so rich in your relationships with Him. Your hearts are so full of Him. He leads you into the hardest of the hard, where most of us are never qualified to tread. Is there anything naturally comfortable in your life? I doubt it. (I might go insane. You, however, rebound and grown even more!) How strong is your faith? How much more deeply do you know Him than I do? I am beyond amazed at you and your family. I couldn't be more proud of my dear friends. Lord, let them all sleep soon! In the meantime, Lord, give them peace and quiet and rest in their hearts more deeply than they have known in years. And, Lord, please give them stamina better than a triple shot coffee but maybe also some of that! I just can't get over you guys. LOVE YOU! - KimAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323519773247909675.post-54243814983139930452014-03-29T01:44:29.936+01:002014-03-29T01:44:29.936+01:00I so understand. Daniel didn't sleep for even ...I so understand. Daniel didn't sleep for even longer and we're 16 months in with Micah now. I understand the self-doubt, the "shoulds," the desperation. A big struggle for me the first time around was the temptation to question God's love for me because I pleaded with Him to allow Daniel to sleep. I knew he could and he chose not to. Looking back, I see how he carried me through. But it is so, so, so hard. Sarah Halterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06300670655882950476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323519773247909675.post-23942132860483922482014-03-28T14:40:17.603+01:002014-03-28T14:40:17.603+01:00We are only 3 months into this, and I'm consid...We are only 3 months into this, and I'm considering him waking up twice each night a success. But we still have the "helpful" comments, and you're spot on! "Wow, that's hard," is a good place to stop. I hope I'm growing in two ways -- graciousness in replying to everyone, and empathy towards others in the future. It really helped me to read your story, and to know that two highly educated medical professionals with parenting experience have this trouble, too. May you find ALL you need in Christ!-Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11958748515619017752noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323519773247909675.post-51428298864436245092014-03-28T01:48:18.688+01:002014-03-28T01:48:18.688+01:00It is awful and it is so easy to second guess your...It is awful and it is so easy to second guess yourself. I've started asking God if he wants to sleep train Ellis because I'm done! :) Love you guys so much. It will end...and then you'll (we'll) feel more sane! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323519773247909675.post-40484887642843359422014-03-25T06:40:22.329+01:002014-03-25T06:40:22.329+01:00Ah! This is actually such an I encouragement to th...Ah! This is actually such an I encouragement to this new mom who often asks "am I doing something wrong?" when Lydia doesn't want to sleep or follow any sort of schedule other people think she should be on. :) At least know your suffering - or at least the wisdom you are learning through it - is blessing me today. Pray for all of you often!edgeofthedawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01693773209512429371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323519773247909675.post-80315379867652150422014-03-25T00:07:06.677+01:002014-03-25T00:07:06.677+01:00Hey i kinda hate to be this guy... especially sinc...Hey i kinda hate to be this guy... especially since i haven't been involved in you guys lives other than to read your updates... BUT if it's possible (which it may not be) I'd like to recommend having your children adjusted by a chiropractor. Our oldest never slept through the night until she started receiving adjustments. We go weekly and we've seen a lot of benefits from it. I know it's not the be all end all answer (which some people act like it is...) but i've gone from being totally skeptical of chiropractic to 100% converted. <br />Anyway, it may not be an option where you are, but if you're open to it, I totally think it could be a God thing. (I'll stop there.) And honestly i feel bad even posting this because at this point you'd probably just like to hear encouragements like "it's not your fault" and "don't worry things will work out." AND TRULY even though i'm not around i know you guys are great parents who do the VERY BEST for your children and YES it will work out... But it would be a shame if this is something that you guys could do, but didn't because you didn't know about it... Honestly it has really revolutionized our family's health. <br />Also, since it may be a while before i comment again... I'm really proud of you guys and the work you are doing! It truly is amazing!<br />Also i'll be praying for sleep for you tonight.<br />Also this is a really long message.<br />Also I hope you aren't offended.<br />Also I am done now.<br />Also Bye<br />Also PS (stands for post script... incase anybody asks you.)Babers Meekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02097086044455231668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323519773247909675.post-5015033251456091952014-03-24T19:51:01.365+01:002014-03-24T19:51:01.365+01:00Oops Mom used my computer, that response was Maria...Oops Mom used my computer, that response was MariahTimothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16862475285823666663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323519773247909675.post-77739363722848931622014-03-24T19:50:25.853+01:002014-03-24T19:50:25.853+01:00Stopping at "would you like some coffee"...Stopping at "would you like some coffee" is the best way to stop...for a lot of things. Hoping the max you have left is 5 months and then sleep for everyone. Timothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16862475285823666663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8323519773247909675.post-68943786232516419802014-03-24T10:43:30.847+01:002014-03-24T10:43:30.847+01:00Oh, wow. That is a lot of sleeplessness. Shall I t...Oh, wow. That is a lot of sleeplessness. Shall I throw a box of chocolate covered espresso beans in my backpack to bring you? I have heard you can get coffee there just fine, but this calls for the next level of caffeine delivery. :)tscarlethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06069173892240435011noreply@blogger.com