To think this is just not enough sleep to function on??!!

[Sadmadsleepy]

Sleep deprived rant, apologies if I make little sense.

DD (4) randomly woke up around 2am with a bad dream….and then never went back to sleep 😫

Very unlike her, not unwell or anything, just not tired. She had a super long sleep the night before so maybe something to do with it. She was very apologetic about not being able to sleep.

This means I’ve also been up since then and am currently facing a day on around 2ish hours of sleep. After 3 hours of trying and her reappearing every half hour or so, I couldn’t face the trauma of trying to get to sleep only to have it repeatedly snatched away and we are now downstairs with Paw Patrol on (the joy!). Just to add to the overnight crappiness the smoke alarm decided to start intermittent beeping around 3:30 meaning I had to sort that out too.

Lack of sleep is my kryptonite, I struggle to function on anything under 6 hours, and I haven’t had this little an amount since very very early days of newborn. Meant to be meeting friends later but think I’ll have to cancel as am a knackered, teary mess. Also not convinced I can drive safely. 2 hours is below minimum functional requirements, right?!

Levallois-Perret55555

When are you supposed to be meeting your friends? Can you both settle down for a late morning nap?

Empathy, I really struggle when deprived of sleep. I had 3h the other night (travelled back from a work trip) after a cluster of long work days and had to throw in the towel the next day!

Go back to bed with your 4 yo and meet your friends in the afternoon.

100% do this op. 💐💐

There's no shame in cancelling on friends, if you don't feel up to it. I'd try to catch a nap, but your friends should understand if you need to change your plans and meet another day. It's no different than if you felt a bit ill.

FFS just took DD’s temp and it’s 38 in ear. Wasn't raised when took it in the night though. However might explain her lack of getting back to sleep.

Just dosed her so potentially will try putting her back to bed in a bit.

Yes I would be cancelling friends. Hopefully you can have a nap when your DD has one.

Lol I’ll give it a go if she starts crashing in a bit!

Only problem is I am a terrible napper. It’s crazy, but even this tired I will potentially struggle to fall asleep because it’s not in my normal sleep pattern. Partly why I found coping with newborn sleep so tricky way back when.

Urg I feel your pain. Friday night my delightful DC woke every 45 mins or so. Last night dd coughed her way through the night. I was still awake at 3.30 and she decided to get up for the day at 5.20. DH is on a stag do and then away from work from tomorrow. I’m eating brownies and drinking tea….

see how you feel later. Some friendly faces might be just what you need.

Agreed. I’m not up for increasing anyone’s suffering for the sake of sticking to plans! However hate letting people down and know DDs friend (it was a play date meet up) is looking forward to seeing her so do feel bad.

Not meeting until 1:30 so if a nap happens might be possible. However, DD now seems to have a slight temp so possibly better to stay away just in case!

Ugh it's rubbish, I hate nights like that OP. I actually think it's harder when you've had your sleep back for a while and then the kids suddenly have a bad one and you're back to 2-3'hours with no warning!

I would cancel the meeting with friends blaming the fever .

I was reading your OP thinking oh dear she is ill! Calpol and sleep hopefully will help and even if you just lay down but don't sleep the rest will do you good.

@WellWellWellWhatHaveWeHeree it was very bizarre! Sometimes takes her a while to fall back to sleep after a bad dream but never had her not go back eventually. Hence why I was checking her temp at 3ish but all fine then…if I’d known, would have dosed then and possibly all got some sleep. 🤦‍♀️

Just checked and she’s soundo! Time to attempt nap 🤞🤞🤞

Even if you can't nap well just try to rest in a dark room, it will help.

I've always been a terrible sleeper and resting in a dark room does recharge me some what.

Managed an hour. Then she was up again!

oh well, better than nothing! 🤦‍♀️

have cancelled plans and will be having a home day.