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10 sats \ 7 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 1 Feb \ parent \ on: What shocked you about parenting? meta

Slave is the right word. Domestic helpers in my country get one day off per week. I am on call 24/7 :(

Why do you sleep so little? And how do you keep yourself sane?!

I get so little sleep because my kids fight going to sleep - think 11 PM or midnight. Then before I go to bed I still need to do the absolute minimum to keep our household functional. Then I need to wake up early for work. I feel ill and have headaches most days. I’m sure this is taking years off my life.

10 sats \ 5 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 3 Feb

Would it help if you sleep alongside them and wake up half an hour earlier than your usual timing?

That’s what I do. Wake up at 5.30am, prepare for work, do household chores from 6-6.30am. While doing household chores, I listen to Fountain or watch Netflix.

6 is when our kids wean off their dependence on us. Hopefully the light at the end of the tunnel is near for you. Hang in there.

108 sats \ 4 replies \ @DEADBEEF 3 Feb

Thanks. Yeah I might have to give that a try. At this point I’m willing to try anything.

I keep telling myself that things have to get better soon.

10 sats \ 3 replies \ @cryotosensei OP 3 Feb

I’m literally strapping my baby girl to my chest rn so that I can do some household chores while she stays alive haha. Killing two birds with one stone. I just thought of this time hack today

Keep experimenting with new things!

49 sats \ 2 replies \ @DEADBEEF 3 Feb

Yeah it is amazing how creative you have to get once you have kids.

50 sats \ 1 reply \ @cryotosensei OP 17 Jun

I hope this check-in finds you in a better place with more sleep!

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @DEADBEEF 18 Jun

Sleep is about the same but my stress level has gone up. The kids have had several health problems pop up in the last 4 months. I really appreciate you checking in!