It's 1am, why are you awake?

[JustFrustrated]

I'll start.

A virus has swept through our house since week before Christmas.

DH first, followed by me 48 hours later. A speedy but harsh 4 day illness which left us exhausted but "recovered".

The weird thing was, how exactly mine copied his to the hour. Never experienced it before, identical in swiftness and severity.

We were not. He has progressively gotten worse and is back to a sky high temperature and a racking cough (not COVID, confirmed) and is going to see the GP tomorrow.

Eldest came down with it 3 days ago and is now mildly on the up, her temperature has dropped below 40 for the first time.

Which brings me to me, who is currently curled up on the sofa, with a hot water bottle on her ear having gotten up to take codiene because I can feel the build up to my eardrum rupturing, because unlike most children, I never grew out of it.

So I'm thoroughly fed up, in absolute agony and just waiting for the relief following what I already know is going to be a lightning rod of white hot pain through my skull.

So why are you reading this? Why are you awake?

Thanks I think I am still in shock tbh

Breastfeeding 2 month old DS3

I quit drinking on New Year's Day and the withdrawals and insomnia hve kicked in. Mucking about on here is distracting me from the urge to drink.

Changeforthis79 · Today 01:58

Oh no, how awful. Please accept my sympathies.

I'm up because I'm on shift from midnight to noon. I am working on ship, supposedly doing a seabed survey, but we have come to port, because it's too rough to work.

No sympathy required, I'm getting paid and enjoy my job.

Widowed one year and three days ago. These days I find it increasingly hard to sleep. Sometimes I talk to him, most often I go down a rabbit hole of Facebook reels. I'd love a proper nights's sleep but sense that's not going to happen for a while. I slept perfectly when he was beside me.

Total insomniac here. But I'm Mum and carer to an adult with SN and tbh it's the only time I get some peace, quiet and "me" time.

So sorry to hear that, @bluecampbell.

Started a phased return to work yesterday after spinal stenosis and disc degenerative damage 7 weeks ago. Was reallytired and aching after 3.5 hours working (school) so slept for an hour when home and wide awake now. Up at 7am....

My DF is dying. Currently in the chair next to him. Have tried to sleep but I just can't. He was a fantastic Dad and I am hoping it happens soon so he's at peace but also dreading it at the same time.

So sorry @bluecampbell

And condolences to you, too @Changeforthis79 .

F**k knows why..,

I take my evening meds at 9pm, including anti-psychotics that usually wipe me out yet I'm still awake.
Went to bed usual time at 10.30pm feeling very sleepy but just didn't drift off as per my normal night.
I've been reading which has done nothing & now I'm thinking 'sod it, get on Mumsnet for some good reads!'

Just binge watched all 8 episodes of Fool Me Once.

Ds is back at school tomorrow and worrying how it'll go. Also have his ehcp annual review soon so thinking about that. Currently looking up special schools instead of sleeping

I'm so sorry to all who are ill, and those who've shared stories.

Sorry I can't reply individually, the codiene has mixed with the herbal nytol so the room is spinning but I'm still in pain. Go figure.

To those who've lost loved ones, be kind to yourselves.

To those who are about to, I'm so very sorry.

To those with worries about children, I swear it gets worse as they get older.

To the lady quitting alcohol, keep going and keep fighting the urge. You're at the hardest bit right now.

And to the other lady with a suspected ear infection, ignore all advice saying it usually clears on its own. Get to a GP.

Woken with an upset stomach

Attempted dry jan and caved last night, my body clearly telling me not to be such a prat and stick it out!

Hope everyone who is unwell/worrying/grieving gets some relief soon.

I’m wide awake at this time, as per nothing on usual, I can’t sleep. I slept 9pm-1am. I’m 26 weeks pregnant, uncomfortable and I have indigestion I can’t get relief from. Hope you’re all able to get some sleep soon!

I’m up keeping my daughter company whilst she probably pulls an all nighter to get her project for uni completed and submitted on time.

On shift with emergency ambulance service

Recovering from surgery but my sleep pattern is shot

Second night away on what was supposed to be a relaxing few days' break between Christmas/NY and going back to work.

BUT it's in an Air BnB in which the boiler is in the bl**dy bedroom.

Fine, until it starts preheating at 1:30am with the full suite of gurgles, creaks and even occasional flashes of light through the gap between the boiler cupboard doors.

The place had nothing but glowing reviews so clearly me being a light sleeper is the issue, but I'm still really cross!

Want to blame it on the baby but he is actually sleeping pretty soundly tonight for a change. But the reality is I haven’t been able to sleep properly for months.

At this time of night I can finally admit to myself that I’m suffering with PND and that I need help. But in the morning I know I will lose my courage and try to convince myself that I’m fine, I just need a bit more time, a bit more sleep, it’ll pass.

And if one more person asks “does DH help
at all?” Or “Have you tried baby classes?” I might punch them in the face. Or cry. Or both.

DH does so, so much for us and I’ve tried every class under the sun. Being asked this as if it’s the magical solution just makes me feel even more like a failure that it doesn’t change the way I feel.

@Wouldcouldcantwont that's very kind of you.

@JustFrustrated the Covid tests aren't picking up the latest variant, so you do quite possibly have Covid. Not that it makes much difference these days. It's pretty much the same no matter what it is. Look after yourself, stay away from the vulnerable & stay home as much as you can.

i hope you are feeling better soon!

lots of love, handholds etc for everyone else.

feeding a small baby gets the award for the nicest reason!!

Me. It's the first night in about a week or more that I've 'woken up' at this time, most nights I've not even gone to sleep until gone 6. That's mostly insomnia. But also I have diabetes & I've been a carby twat & it affects certain things in my body that wake me up. Need to get back on the low carb wagon, but I just can't.

@FijiSea I have toothache as well! What have you tried? Nothings working for me.