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Who also cant sleep and why not?

51 replies

Anothermuther · 14/09/2020 01:40

My eyes feel so wide awake,although my body is tired,mind is racing and dont know how to stop it.might go downstairs and have a cinnamon bagel in 10 minutes.anyone else?

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BeenAndCameBack · 14/09/2020 01:44

DP snoring loudly! Opened window as it’s too hot & I can hear too many noises... live the idea of a cinnamon bagel!

loveskaka · 14/09/2020 01:48

Nightshift 😩

DustyMaiden · 14/09/2020 01:49

Sat down and fell asleep after dinner, wide awake now. Cinnamon bagel sounds good.

lifestooshort123 · 14/09/2020 01:49

My leg hurts so lying in bed with bag of frozen sweetcorn on it (memo: remember to chuck and not serve), my eyes are gritty and my tinnitus is both whooshing and tinkling what sounds like land of hope and glory. Sleep - not looking good atm. 😴😴😴

EdHelpPls · 14/09/2020 01:49

Youngest DD vomited a few hours ago, but not again since. I've been trying to snooze at the bottom of her bed since then but think I'll have to go back to my own if I want any hope of sleep,!
I'd forgotten about cinnamon bagels...added to online order.

Anothermuther · 14/09/2020 01:51

@BeenAndCameBack it's really warm today,I'm melting. My Dp only snores after a drink which is not often,otherwise I'd be tempted to off him!

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FusionChefGeoff · 14/09/2020 01:51

I've been up working late on a new idea for my business and I'm too excited to sleep! Plus it's DH b’day tomorrow so that's exciting too. I need at least 20 mins with MN and a lavender tea before I drop off otherwise I feel cheated!

runningclearwater · 14/09/2020 01:51

In agony: hips, legs and back are aching unbearably. 6 months pregnant and had to walk miles and miles in the baking hot sun. Not feeling very kindly disposed towards OH at the moment. And I have work tomorrow.

Anothermuther · 14/09/2020 01:54

@lifestooshort123 ahhh poor you. Must be very difficult have tinnitus,you've my sympathy.if you have cinnamon bagels at home I suggest trying to hobble over to one.

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BeenAndCameBack · 14/09/2020 01:55

[quote Anothermuther]@BeenAndCameBack it's really warm today,I'm melting. My Dp only snores after a drink which is not often,otherwise I'd be tempted to off him![/quote]
To be fair, I’m similarly tempted in that way myself Grin I’m sure our neighbours can hear the snoring, given that the window is open... oh dear...

Savoretti · 14/09/2020 01:56

Went to sleep but woke up hot so windows open now but can’t get back to sleep. Had some horrible texts from ex earlier which keep circulating my mind when I wish I could just ignore them/him....

Anothermuther · 14/09/2020 01:57

@EdHelpPls I feel your pain, I'm in bed with my youngest, not helping me cool down with his chunky wee thighs on my legs(but he is adorable )
The bagels will help with nights like this,trust me

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ComeOnGordon · 14/09/2020 01:57

I was just tested for corona at 2am! Obviously not in the UK but in a similar time zone & so very random that I was tested in the middle of the night

Anothermuther · 14/09/2020 01:58

@Savoretti hes your ex for a reason,block that arses number and forget he exists .not your problem anymore!
I suggest a cinnamon bagel if you have any in.toasted with loads of butter .

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ButterflyRuns · 14/09/2020 01:59

I have infant twins.. I could get a good night's sleep once upon a time Grin I could do with something to eat as well!

Anothermuther · 14/09/2020 02:02

@runningclearwater why did you walk so many miles?it was too hot for that carryon today!you should have relaxed today, feetup (preferably massaged by OH) and a cinnamon bagel. Next day off prioritise yourself,I always wish I had more before DC.

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Plump82 · 14/09/2020 02:02

Tomorrow's my 1st day back at work after 2 weeks annual leave. Dreading going back. Ive got lots of thoughts running thrihhmy head as well that aren't work related, plus im roasting despite it not being particularly warm up in Scotland right now! Oh and im worrying about how much a roof replacement is going to be and of we can actually get a roofer to blumming turn up!

8to10 · 14/09/2020 02:05

Baby DS has come down with a cold and won't sleep in his cot. I've taken him downstairs for a bottle and me a coffee. Long night still hours to go.

Anothermuther · 14/09/2020 02:07

@ButterflyRuns gosh you are a busy mumma.are they sleeping?its hard to unwind when they are isn't it,for some strange reason I was never able to sleep when mine finally did as babies..i suggest you stretch your calves,point your toes ,drop your arms to the floor and breathe deep.
A bagel will give you energy for your next feed.

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maisiedaisy64 · 14/09/2020 02:08

Also in the mind racing club! Handed in my notice 10 days ago to leave a horrible boss and become self employed. Lots to do before I finish up there, and also, excited and petrified about self employment. Mainly bothered about soon to be ex boss being an arse before I leave though.

Anothermuther · 14/09/2020 02:11

@plump82 that's alot going on,no wonder you cant sleep!you cant do anything about it right now, so tell yourself this,literally!if you have cinnamon bagels in I suggest one with lashings of butter,if they arent a favourite anything with a warming spice,ginger ,allspice will help you feel good,trust me!

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Thirty2andBlue · 14/09/2020 02:12

There's a beep-beep-beeping coming from somewhere outside, can hear it with the window shut Angry not sure if it's a car immobiliser type thing but it's pissing me right off!!!

Plus I had a coffee at 5pm which is always a bad idea for me!

ButterflyRuns · 14/09/2020 02:14

@Anothermuther They were but they've drifted off now (a sigh of relief when they're in sync!) I've found it hard to get back to sleep too, but saying that I've always been the type to scroll through my phone at ridiculous times of the night.. good prep for motherhood. I've just snuck an angel slice at 2am!

Plump82 · 14/09/2020 02:14

Ooh a cinamon bagel would go down a treat right now!! Sadly I don't have any, or anything similar!

Anothermuther · 14/09/2020 02:15

@DustyMaiden you sound like me,I do this on a regular basis,it messes your sleep up like crazy.cinamon bagels dont only sound good as you know they taste damn good too.ive stopped at one.although the white toblerone lying out is now calling me.maybe I shouldn't have started .......

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