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Why are you up at 5am and what are you up to?

114 replies

Hoglet70 · 24/10/2024 05:02

I have an annoying Puppy and I'm watching yesterday's Coronation Street.

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Marylou62 · 24/10/2024 05:21

Sitting on my hotel balcony watching the ☀️ sunrise..(2 hours ahead but I was awake at 5am Turkish time)

Why are you up at 5am and what are you up to?
MrsPostmanPat · 24/10/2024 05:22

Coffee whilst getting ready for work. 🥱

Unescorted · 24/10/2024 05:23

Going to work.

Soooooooverthisnow · 24/10/2024 05:23

OH got in at 4.30 from the night shift and the dog had done a poo by the back door so he got me up to clean it up. Trying to go back to sleep before 6.30 alarm but half of me thinks ill be a zombie all day if I do that.

locket2009 · 24/10/2024 05:26

Off to a hiit class before work

SortingItOut · 24/10/2024 05:27

Had a tooth extraction over a week ago but still in loads of pain, saw dentist yesterday and confirmed I have dry socket so had that treated and been given antibiotics and strong painkillers but once the painkillers wear off I'm wide awake with the pain.

Also supposed to be going away today to the Peak District, I love hiking but not sure how much I will manage.
Need to write packing list and food list and then actually pack!!

Flibberdigibbit · 24/10/2024 05:27

Awaiting scans today for my very recent cancer diagnosis. I'm bricking it. I want to be here for my children and I'm trying to think positively but I'm so afraid.

Hoglet70 · 24/10/2024 05:28

Flibberdigibbit · 24/10/2024 05:27

Awaiting scans today for my very recent cancer diagnosis. I'm bricking it. I want to be here for my children and I'm trying to think positively but I'm so afraid.

Sending hugs xxx

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AmeliaEarache · 24/10/2024 05:29

Fingers crossed for you, @Flibberdigibbit

ohsotired2022 · 24/10/2024 05:30

Unhappy in my current nursing job and can't sleep. 😴
Feel the job is really effecting my MH 😢

MessyNeate · 24/10/2024 05:32

Looking after a very sick baby on nicu.

2 hours to go! Im very tired

RomComPhooey · 24/10/2024 05:33

I rarely get more than 6 hours any way but I’m on the three day progesterone break in my HRT cycle which always sends my sleep haywire. 🤷‍♀️

OnlyYellowRoses · 24/10/2024 05:34

Up because husband woke me up to ask me to move over in bed. Now I'm furious at him because he KNOWS at the moment I'm sleeping badly and if I'm woken at night, that's it for me because I can't drop off again.
Why he couldn't have just gone and slept on the sofa like I do if he's snoring is beyond me.
I've got a shit day at work today that I've been dreading and now I'm going to have to do it all on sod all sleep.

WYorkshireRose · 24/10/2024 05:34

Soooooooverthisnow · 24/10/2024 05:23

OH got in at 4.30 from the night shift and the dog had done a poo by the back door so he got me up to clean it up. Trying to go back to sleep before 6.30 alarm but half of me thinks ill be a zombie all day if I do that.

He did what now? Confused Why didn't he just clean it up himself?

Another annoying puppy here, been up with him since 3:30. Not really his fault, he's had a bit of a funny tummy since his most recent worming. I'm currently sat in my reclining chair with him sleeping on me, having a coffee and doing a bit of reading/browsing on my phone.

Icanttakethisanymore · 24/10/2024 05:35

Up with my baby who thinks 5am is time to get up. He’s just done a massive poo and it’s squeezed out the leg when he sat down so now there’s shit on the carpet 🙄

MaggieBsBoat · 24/10/2024 05:36

@Marylou62 absolutely gorgeous!

@Flibberdigibbit best wishes to you and keeping all my fingers and toes crossed. All will be well x

Goodgriefisitginfizzoclock · 24/10/2024 05:36

Monkeytennis97 · 24/10/2024 05:04

Perimenopause insomnia. Listening to the For the Many podcast (the last one sadly). 1 hour 30 until alarm....

I listened a couple of hours ago, I’m really sad, mad I know, but it’s got me through many dark nights, comforting listening.

MaggieBsBoat · 24/10/2024 05:36

I’m up with perimenopause and worrying about my DH traveling far in an hour or two.

OnlyYellowRoses · 24/10/2024 05:37

Flibberdigibbit · 24/10/2024 05:27

Awaiting scans today for my very recent cancer diagnosis. I'm bricking it. I want to be here for my children and I'm trying to think positively but I'm so afraid.

Virtual handhold for you. I hope you have the best outcome you can xx

PuddlesPityParty · 24/10/2024 05:37

Up to walk my dogs before heading into work 😴

CriticalOverthinking · 24/10/2024 05:37

Also puppy, mine woke me up to pee at 4 so now I'm up watching Netflix while she is cuddled in snoring.

OnlyYellowRoses · 24/10/2024 05:37

MessyNeate · 24/10/2024 05:32

Looking after a very sick baby on nicu.

2 hours to go! Im very tired

I hope your baby makes a speedy recovery Flowers

crastinatelikeapro · 24/10/2024 05:38

Travelling for work today. My cat decided I needed to get up at quarter TO five instead of quarter past. Means I have time for coffee though 😀

Ragwort · 24/10/2024 05:38

I love that photo of Turkey Marylou - whereabouts are you?

I'm usually awake between 4-5, I've got used to it now but wish I was motivated enough to use the time constructively by getting up for the gym or even just watch tv instead of scrolling mindlessly ! But I am happy as for some reason my Mumsnet account hasn't been working for several weeks but now back to normal so at last I can post!

Thinking of you Flibberdigibbit.

GreySue · 24/10/2024 05:39

@ohsotired2022 similar. Been awake since 3:30 am with anxiety about my health job and having circular thoughts about going off sick / carrying on / mental health / life choices etc etc. its not fun.

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