When you become a mom you just learn how to function sleep deprived and you do get used to it. I came back to work when Finley was three months old and the first few months were rough. Then somehow you learn to exist on no sleep and now when he does upon occasion sleep through the night, which is like a full six hours, you're pretty sure he's suffocating. So you don't sleep anyway.

Summary

This quote describes the experience of being a mom and the challenging adjustment to sleep deprivation. It suggests that despite the difficulties, mothers adapt to functioning without enough sleep. The speaker shares their own personal experience of returning to work when their child was three months old and initially struggling. However, over time, they have learned to exist on little to no sleep. The quote also highlights the contrasting emotions that come with occasional periods of uninterrupted sleep, as the mother worries about their child's well-being instead of taking advantage of the rest.

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