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What Keeps Me Up at Night (and It’s Not My Bladder)
You know those nights when you’re wide awake, and your mind is racing? Well, that’s where I find myself. Is it possible to have a headache while sleeping, or did it just sneak up on me? I really should drink more water, but why don’t I feel the urge to pee right now? Something must be off with me.
Time for a doctor’s appointment. Just a routine check-up. How often do I even need those? Honestly, I’m way too tired to be awake right now. A reminder would be super helpful.
All those little things you’ve said… “I’ll take English Electronica Bands from the ’80s for $400, Alex.” My kid loves to throw in random thoughts when she talks. One minute, we’re on her Native American history project, and then suddenly we’re discussing house elves from Harry Potter. I don’t even know what’s going on half the time.
Maybe I should get up and do something. Isn’t that the advice? If you’re awake, just embrace it. But I’m too exhausted to even think straight. Should I invite those friends to the bat mitzvah? They probably won’t come anyway, but they’d be upset if they didn’t get an invite. And oh boy, the guest list is already huge! The cost is going to be through the roof.
I really need to find a job. One with a steady paycheck and benefits, especially vacation days. But I love what I do now. Wait, maybe I need a job description to set some office hours: “The Mom Is In.” Hilarious, right?
When will my little one wake up and come in here? She’s been doing it for the last two nights. Three is the magic number, whatever that means. Why do people say that? Is it really that special? Guess I’ll have to Google it later.
It feels pointless to try to sleep when I know she’s going to wake me up again. Maybe I’m just preemptively awake. Like a guardian ready for anything. Why am I always the one up at night?
Oh great, now I can’t shake the thought of seeing that celebrity in her birthday suit. Yikes. Indy or Han Solo? It’s crazy to think Harrison Ford is the same age as my dad.
Come on already, kid! If she turns out to be a narcissist, I’ll feel like I’m to blame for all the praise over the years. Thanks for the heads up, experts. Wait, am I a narcissist? If you are, do you even realize it?
I need to mail that mortgage check. Why can’t I get it together? I’ve got to have at least seven hours of sleep or tomorrow is going to be a struggle. Yes, I can do this! Positive thinking and all that. Off to my happy place… surfing that wave of calm.
Can you really meditate yourself to sleep? Sometimes I think Facebook hates me. Maybe no one truly likes me. I feel a bit high, probably from being dehydrated and worn out.
I hope my favorite characters finally kiss on that show. Here she comes, my little angel. I know I’m messing up her sleep, but I’m not ready to get up and tuck her back in. She won’t stay three forever.
This whole nighttime thinking is exhausting, but I guess it’s just part of the gig.
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Summary
Sleepless nights often lead to racing thoughts about everything from health to parenting challenges. Balancing life’s demands, questioning our choices, and navigating the ups and downs of parenthood can keep anyone awake at night. It’s a common struggle, filled with worries about work, social obligations, and the never-ending tasks of motherhood.