15 Responses to “Sleep, interrupted.”

1. Mountaineer
   March 13th, 2007 @ 7:37 am

   When I first went back to school, I was working overtime on the graveyard shift. My big thing was to keep moving. I was no slacker that semester. At work, I was all over the place because moving was the way I managed to keep from falling asleep on my feet. In class was a little more difficult, but I took tons of notes, even when I didn’t need them, just to keep myself moving. I don’t know how, but I managed straight As that semester, and every semester after that.

   It’s beyond difficult with small children, but if you can close your eyes for 10 minutes, it makes a huge difference. Hope this helps.

2. Rozmarins
   March 13th, 2007 @ 7:49 am

   Long shower, especially if You got massage regime on it.
   By the way, you have interesting blog

3. krista
   March 13th, 2007 @ 9:19 am

   No tricks up my sleeve to offer, just well wishes.

   Hope tonight is better.

4. gkgirl
   March 13th, 2007 @ 9:34 am

   ahhhhhh….
   i wish i could send you a
   magic remedy…
   but sadly, i have none.

   hope the day goes quickly for you!

5. Johanna
   March 13th, 2007 @ 11:21 am

   I spent 4 days with a total of maybe 8 hours of sleep when finishing a project last fall. It was horrible. But daylight had a magic impact of somehow giving me the feeling I was more awake than during the night … so maybe my advise would be to seek the light and let it carry you through the day ..

6. blackbird
   March 13th, 2007 @ 12:02 pm

   It took me a long time to learn what to do – for me…
   I LET myself be tired.
   I make myself move slower through the day, I attempt less, I give myself extra time.
   I cancel something, I say no, I sit longer than I should.
   Give yourself permission to be tired.

7. Ruby
   March 13th, 2007 @ 2:07 pm

   I find that a fifteen minute catnap really helps. Fifteen minutes in your car on lunch break will renew you.

8. Steff
   March 13th, 2007 @ 3:20 pm

   Call in sick.

9. lizardek
   March 13th, 2007 @ 3:43 pm

   I don’t know that there is anything you CAN do, except get through it as best you can, and then collapse, muddy and exhausted.

10. Mardougrrl
    March 13th, 2007 @ 4:02 pm

    I am feeling you. Madam has been on the same crazy schedule (she is 20 months). Oy! IA with blackbird, dare to be slow. Hope Bean sleeps soon.

11. Salila
    March 13th, 2007 @ 7:06 pm

    I do not get a good sleep properly for days and days, because Ewan also has a strage habit of waking up two three times at night. Don’t think of your tiredness. That is how i do. I do not think of my tiredness at all and finction as nothing happened. I know that it is hard. But when you dwell on it, it becomes much harder. Hope Bean sleeps well tonight.

12. steph
    March 13th, 2007 @ 7:33 pm

    I keep going, try a little yoga, chug caffeine, and wait for night to come again! Hang in there! I feel your pain.

13. annie
    March 13th, 2007 @ 9:34 pm

    I thought comments #6 and #7 were pretty good. I would say … cat nap when at all possible (I’ve taken many in my car) … and a good vitamin nutritional supplements(particularly B). I guess you’ve already made it through your day though. Hope you made it, and a good night’s sleep tonight.

14. Sam
    March 13th, 2007 @ 10:18 pm

    I’m hoping now you are soundly asleep and dancing through your dreams. Also sending a few prayers that Mr. Bean will be exhausted from all his not sleeping and have a solid night of sleep. Little monster!!

15. Morgan
    March 14th, 2007 @ 12:10 am

    I have been there! A sick 22 month old has meant some sleepless nights lately! Try to have a little nap in the day if you can. It always helps to rejuvenate me! Best~

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