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123 sats \ 8 replies \ @DEADBEEF 1 Feb \ on: What shocked you about parenting? meta
Just how little free time you would have. It has been almost 6 years since I’ve been able to do anything with friends, read a book, watch any movies, play video games, or keep up on any TV shows. I am practically a slave to my family. I live on an average of 4.5 hours of sleep a night.
And yet somehow I wouldn’t want to give my kids up for anything. Though there are times I wish I could loan them out for an extended period 😅
Slave is the right word. Domestic helpers in my country get one day off per week. I am on call 24/7 :(
Why do you sleep so little? And how do you keep yourself sane?!
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I get so little sleep because my kids fight going to sleep - think 11 PM or midnight. Then before I go to bed I still need to do the absolute minimum to keep our household functional. Then I need to wake up early for work. I feel ill and have headaches most days. I’m sure this is taking years off my life.
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Would it help if you sleep alongside them and wake up half an hour earlier than your usual timing?
That’s what I do. Wake up at 5.30am, prepare for work, do household chores from 6-6.30am. While doing household chores, I listen to Fountain or watch Netflix.
6 is when our kids wean off their dependence on us. Hopefully the light at the end of the tunnel is near for you. Hang in there.
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I’m literally strapping my baby girl to my chest rn so that I can do some household chores while she stays alive haha. Killing two birds with one stone. I just thought of this time hack today
Keep experimenting with new things!
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I hope this check-in finds you in a better place with more sleep!
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