Comments on: Why I Don’t Get Up Early

By: Valerie

Valerie — Thu, 04 Sep 2014 18:54:32 +0000

Sometimes sleeping in is not an option. I’m a full time worker, full time mother, and full time wife. I know all too well the price that comes with not getting enough sleep. But some mom’s don’t get the pleasure of sleeping in or during the day. Thank the good Lord, my one year old has been sleeping through the night since she was 9 weeks old. She goes to bed between 6:30-7:30 depending on how long/many naps she had. I don’t get to go to bed until 9:30-10 and must be up and out the door by 6:45 at the latest. I envy the mom’s who can be a stay at home mom, who’s husband’s allow that to happen. You got to do what you got to do.

By: MaryEllen

MaryEllen — Fri, 17 Jan 2014 04:28:57 +0000

In reply to Rachel R.. I'm getting to that point now too. Hoping to get back on an earlier morning routine soon, but we do what have to do!

By: Rachel R.

Rachel R. — Thu, 16 Jan 2014 19:38:45 +0000

This mama sleeps in, too! (And sometimes I’m still exhausted. It has more to do with WHEN my little guy wakes up than how OFTEN he wakes up, I think.)

By: MaryEllen

MaryEllen — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 20:13:48 +0000

In reply to Leah. I understand, Leah. It can be frustrating to know you need sleep and not be able to get it. Have you ever tried magnesium lotion? I just recently found out about it and wish I would have known about it a long time ago! I put a little on the bottom of my feet before bed and it really helps me sleep well. I hope you get some good help with your naturopath!

By: Leah

Leah — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 12:50:34 +0000

I haven’t gotten up early since pregnancy, and that was 7 and 5 years ago. 🙂 I learned in college (the hard way) how much sleep my body actually needs, and it really hasn’t changed even through HG and other life changes. I know the results of too little sleep all too well to make myself go down that path. As it stands, I get up after my kids, but they are old enough to play quietly until I can get up. It works out really well now that they are a bit older.
I’m currently consulting a naturopath via telephone and she is getting me on a new regimen of natural plant based products for hormone balance. I will certainly keep in mind the sleep factor- I don’t think I realized how much sleep affected hormones…but hormones affect sleep as well…sometimes they keep you awake so it starts a vicious cycle. 🙂

By: Hilary

Hilary — Mon, 16 Dec 2013 12:39:36 +0000

Oh, goodness! Once I became a mom, I didn’t start getting up early until my youngest was 3 1/2 years old! I didn’t feel bad about it at all, because I desperately needed my rest. Make sure you’re getting enough sleep, mamas! And enjoy this unique season of life.

By: Erica

Erica — Sat, 14 Dec 2013 02:13:33 +0000

In reply to MaryEllen. Thanks I hope so, too!

By: Ashley @ Joyful Thrifty Home

Ashley @ Joyful Thrifty Home — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 17:28:55 +0000

In reply to MaryEllen. Yes, that is so true! I can hardly function some days from being so exhausted which is why I am starting to realize that a little extra sleep is not so bad.

By: MaryEllen

MaryEllen — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:18:01 +0000

In reply to Erica. 3-6 times a night? Oh, you must be so tired! I hope she starts sleeping better for you soon!

By: MaryEllen

MaryEllen — Fri, 13 Dec 2013 16:17:14 +0000

In reply to Ashley @ Joyful Thrifty Home. I know it can be frustrating, but you certainly don't want to end up getting even LESS done because your body is too worn out!