I'm so tired - I just need to vent a little please

CantWait wrote: I'm utterly exhausted and haven't slept in 3 weeks.
Every since my pregnancy with Anthony my hormones and everything has been out of whack.
Robbie has really taken on a HUGE responsibility role for getting himself ready for school in the morning, ie..waking up, getting his breakfast, making sure he's out the door on time, and sometimes getting his lunch.
I feel horrible cause today his alarm didn't go off, and mine did, but I didn't get up and he was late for school

I broke down last night and bought Tylenol Simply Sleep. I took 1 and was almost asleep when the phone rang, it was Ron, he needed some info for the laptop cause he's out of town for the week. He hung up while I looked for it, then called back 20 minutes later, and then again right after that. I took a second pill, but it just didn't kick in and I was up nearly all night AGAIN

Tonight my ringers are going off on the phone and I'm taking 2 straight up. Please send me some

PrairieMom replied:

grandma replied: I take those when I want a solid night's sleep, two works good for me.
Hope you get some

sparkys2boys replied: Oh Marie I am so sorry that your not getting any rest at all. It sucks bigtime.. DH is the same way and has been for years. The over the counter stuff never helped him either and funally a few months back he got a prescription from the doc and they help/ You may need something stronger then what you can just buy at the store. Maybe talk to your doctor

Crystalina replied: Sleep Woman!

I did the same thing last night. I took and Advil pm.

mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied: Get some good sleep vibes!

momofone replied: That happened to a friend of mine. The doctor told her to stay away from caffeine. and no sugar foods before bedtime.

Calimama replied: I hope you're able to get some sleep.

CantWait replied:
I don't drink coffee or anything caffinated at night, hardly ever in fact. And we haven't had sweets in the house for awhile now.

grandma replied:
They work the best if you take two at once. Also I have taken prescribed sleep medication, these work just as good and aren't as dangerous.

sparkys2boys replied: Marie, I was just thinking about this again and you know this is likely stress related. When you try and go to sleep do you start thinking about stuff, worry over things and such? I would think that with all the planning your doing and making sure you have everything done before you leave may be a big trigger for you right now.

luvmykids replied: I can't imagine how you're even functioning....I go through spurts like that but they only last a few nights at a time. I hope you get some sleep tonight, you must be just miserably tired

CantWait replied:
Actually everything is coming together surprisingly enough. The only thing that is worrying me right now is money, and maybe a little stress between Ron and I, but really when I hit that pillow all I'm thinking is sleep, which may be enough of a stress.

Ok when I think about it, maybe I'm stressing about things more then I'm leading on, but really at night, not so much. I'm just stressing about sleep then lol

Calimama replied:
Make Ron give you a long massage when he's home! Or soak in the tub right before bed, that helps me sometimes.

booey2 replied: Just wanted to offer some hugs to you.

Kaitlin'smom replied: I feel your pain I dunno why I have been goign to bed so late anymore and then I have to be up at 6am so if I am lucky I get 3-4 hours but its not sold I am up at least 4 or more times. I need a good night sleep as well but just cant seem to find it anymore. I send you lots of

and when your done with them pass them back ok?

DillsMommy replied: Sleep is a thing of the past for me. I know how you feel. Hope you get some much needed rest soon!

sparkys2boys replied:
Ya know I bet you are more stressed then you actually relize. Girl, how can you not be?? Your going half way around the world, to a worn torn country, leaving your kids and DH behind, have been making sure that everything is in order, packing, planning, worring over money.. ummmmmm STRESS I am serious I would go to your doctor before it gets worse Marie and if nothing else at least talk to him about options and then make a decision after that. Trust me from watching DH for years not go that it will get much worse if you don't get it in check. Stress can doing really weird things to your body and right now with all that you having going on you really dont need more

CantWait replied:

Right back at ya Di.

coasterqueen replied: to Marie and Di.

Hillbilly Housewife replied: Yeah I feel your pain.

half a litre of bailey's works wonders for me... but that gets expensive.

Settle in bed wayyy early... watch some boring tv...raed... bore yourself to death... you'll be out by 10:30

holley79 replied: I have been horrible since I had Annika with my sleep.