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Anyone too excited to sleep?

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Inyourwildestdreams · 25/12/2023 04:04

33 years old and here I am at 4am wide awake 😁😂 been up for about 1.5hours so far.

I have a 3yo and it’s the first year he’s properly understood Christmas. He went to bed SO excited and I just can’t wait to see his little face in the morning 🥺

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Werenearlytherexmas2024 · 25/12/2023 04:06

I'm 33 too and also can't get back to sleep!

Happy Christmas

Dontsparethehorses · 25/12/2023 04:06

Yep I’m also awake and excited! Mine are 7&9 and fast asleep: I just love Christmas ❤️

buckingmad · 25/12/2023 04:07

Me! 2.5 yo woke up an hour ago and went back to sleep straight away but I haven’t 😂 am 38 weeks pregnant too and baby is obvs picking up my vibes and kicking away with excitement too.

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EarlofShrewsbury · 25/12/2023 04:12

40 and not actually been to bed yet

Tinkeytonkoldfruit · 25/12/2023 04:14

I can't sleep either, I'm so crap at sleeping the night before a big event. I get really frustrated with myself and then it becomes a cycle. I've been lying in bed for 4 hours now trying to get to sleep.

Tisfortired · 25/12/2023 04:15

I am also a too excited to sleep 33 year old 🤣 went to bed at 1:15 and just woke up! House is silent and I am listening out for my eldest discovering his stocking.

I have a 10 year old and an almost 1 year old whose first Christmas it is. I hope you have a wonderful day with your little one it’s magic when they understand!

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Inyourwildestdreams · 25/12/2023 04:17

So glad it’s not just me 😂 I love Christmas anyway but this year just feels extra special for my little family for some reason!! I hope you all have some nice plans for today. We’ve opted to keep it really low-key 😊 Have a few family members visiting us late morning for tea/coffee/Christmas cake/mince pies and to see DS. And then it’s just DH, DS and I for a day of play and a nice Christmas dinner 😊

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Lilothblos · 25/12/2023 04:18

Another one here who can’t get back to sleep! Although being 37 weeks pregnant also has something to do with it.

Scottishmumsy · 25/12/2023 04:19

Another 33 year old here who’s wide awake while her children are still fast asleep! :D

Whoknewitwasthishard · 25/12/2023 04:19

I'm 52 with two teenage sons and hubby fast asleep
My heads buzzing , I've been so busy prepping Xmas trying to keep the magic alive amd hoping they commit tomorrow and we have a lovely day bonding and being together

greentreetop · 25/12/2023 04:22

33 as well and can't get back to sleep. Too excited to see my 8 & 6 year olds open their presents. Though it was later than 4 when I woke!!

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Inyourwildestdreams · 25/12/2023 04:32

@buckingmad @Lilothblos Not long to go now for either of you 😊 Sending lots of positive vibes for the last few weeks of your pregnancies 😊

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Inyourwildestdreams · 25/12/2023 04:34

@Tisfortired Sounds perfect 😍 I hope you have a really lovely day with your family too!

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motherofkevinnotperry · 25/12/2023 04:34

45, head is full and swirling after work and Christmas prep. I've not had More than 3 hours sleep a night for over a week now but I'm sooo tired.

I'm verging on the nausea, dizzy stage of sleep derivation. Sadly it's nothing to do with excitement

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Inyourwildestdreams · 25/12/2023 04:37

Scottishmumsy · 25/12/2023 04:19

Another 33 year old here who’s wide awake while her children are still fast asleep! :D

@Scottishmumsy 😂 snap!! I’m also Scottish 👋🏼
I did have to disappoint my DS before bed when he told me that he can’t wait for Christmas so that we have snow instead of wind and rain 🥲😂 “but it’s Christmas…it’s meant to be snowy!” 🥲 We live in Scotland sweetheart 🥲😂

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blorm · 25/12/2023 04:39

Me too! I've been awake since 3!!!

evtheria · 25/12/2023 04:40

Went to sleep about 12.45, woke up 2 hrs later because DP was snoring (doesn't usually) and haven't been able to fall back asleep since! Currently listening to birds tittering outside, despite it being dark.

Do I go down and eat some cheese, or just lie here until I hear DS is awake...

Mummyofthewildones · 25/12/2023 04:43

Ahh I've found my people!! I thought it was just me! I'm vicariously excited for my DCs 2 and 4, they really know what's going on this year!!

IWillBeWaxingAnOwl · 25/12/2023 04:47

Me! I'm up feeding our 7mo old, but ive been awake on and off just cause tomorrow (today now!) Is Christmasssssss

garlicandsapphires · 25/12/2023 04:55

I am awake with a broken ankle, need a wee and can’t face the painful hobble to the loo.
Having a lot of weird painkiller induced dreams including one just now about babies (I am childless not by choice) and now I am feeling quite sad Sad
Sorry to bring the tone down Blush

Stokin · 25/12/2023 05:08

garlicandsapphires · 25/12/2023 04:55

I am awake with a broken ankle, need a wee and can’t face the painful hobble to the loo.
Having a lot of weird painkiller induced dreams including one just now about babies (I am childless not by choice) and now I am feeling quite sad Sad
Sorry to bring the tone down Blush

Sending you a big hug xxxx

Mummyofthewildones · 25/12/2023 05:40

I've given up trying to go back to sleep, am downstairs alone with a coffee and peace 😇

OldTinHat · 25/12/2023 05:46

I've been awake for an hour or because I thought the time was 7.34am and I'd missed my alarm telling me to take medication. It was flipping 4.34am and now I'm wide awake, grrrrr....

Is it too early for a mimosa?!

blorm · 25/12/2023 05:46

@Mummyofthewildones might do this too 😄 still awake 😬

Strawberrycheesecake7 · 25/12/2023 05:47

I’m awake because my six month old just woke me up for a feed. I’m a bit excited because it’s his first Christmas but he doesn’t know what’s going on so it’s not that exciting this year. I can’t wait until he’s a bit older and I can make it really special and magical for him.