Curly. I have no family around me...sorry may I correct that, I have my parents up the road but my children have never stay a night with them, let alone anyone. They dont get baby sat by anyone, we are a family unit. Its the choice J and me made when we started our family.
Yes I have been through years of no sleep, ive also been through 8 years this coming January of an autistic boy who would pyhsically hurt himself and me, scream ect and he only slept 4 hours max until he was almost 4. To top it of, almost 2 years ago I had a little boy who almost died, was given an outcome that he would need a wheel chair, IF he lived that long....and you know what...you just learn to lift butt and keep smiling because the love you have for your children in your heart pushes all those negetive things away and all you see is their smiling face, or the hugs and cherished giggles your other children share with them.
Yes it is tough...but by god I wouldnt have it any other way. A family is built on love and respect of each other...and really I dont think it matters how many children you have, the love just keeps growing.