by ☆ ƒåitĥ ☆
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August 8, 2006

It's 2:43 am and I'm still awake. What is YOUR bedtime?

November 04, 2006 05:47 AM EST (Updated: November 12, 2006 04:24 AM EST)
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I'm awake right now because I can't sleep. Simple enough reason, huh? I have a newborn son (well, he's 3 months old now) and he wakes up every 2 hours, a SNORING husband who has restless legs syndrome, a 9 year old who sleep walks and a 5 year old who has night terrors. SO, sometimes it's honestly just easier to NOT sleep. Right when I start to fall asleep, at least one of the boys or the man in the house wakes up causing me to wake right back up.

This leads me to my burning question: What is YOUR normal bedtime and why can't YOU sleep?
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Comments: 39

Ileen H. Nov 4, 2006, 5:52am EST
Seems the older I get the less I want to sleep .
☆ ƒåitĥ ☆ Nov 4, 2006, 5:54am EST
Me too. I feel like I'm going to miss out on something because all the important things are probably happening when I'm sleeping.
Christina Hagle Nov 4, 2006, 5:57am EST
and I thought I was the only one who felt that way.....
Ileen H. Nov 4, 2006, 6:03am EST
No seems when I hit 35 I became a night owl.At first it worried me then once I got a computer and the kids asnd hubby went to bed it became my private time to connect with others and learn and play.
Taliah "Had it with the drama" H. Nov 4, 2006, 6:07am EST
I have always been a night owl but I sleep when I can no matter the time.
☆ ƒåitĥ ☆ Nov 4, 2006, 6:20am EST
My days and nights are completely flipped around and they always have been. It started for me in high school, actually. Then of course when I started working and being a "normal" person... I had to force myself to sleep at night so I could avoid the whole "I'm a zombie driving to work and oh my god, I don't even remember how I got here" thing. Even then I would somehow survive (and function?) on 4-5 hours sleep at the very most, and that wasn't 1 chunk. That was many small cat naps. Then I had kids and we all know once that happens, we're not allowed to sleep alone, eat alone, check the mail alone or pee alone... so yeah, what was I talking about? Oh ok, so I can't sleep like a normal person at night. Ever. Not fun. It IS nice to know there are quite a few other night owls out there like me, even though that's not good for you guys!
M N. Nov 4, 2006, 7:17am EST
i am an insomniac....not sure when I sleep...or what is normal
Michelle W. Nov 4, 2006, 7:20am EST
My bedtime is usually 8 PM, but only because I have to get up at 5 AM! When I don't have to work, I stay up until whenever I feel like going to bed. But of course I still wake up at 5 AM. I try to go back to sleep on those days!
Kathryn E. Nov 4, 2006, 8:05am EST
I used to go to bed at 11 or so, before I joined Gather in January. After that, I stayed up most of the night, many nights for months. Now, I'm tired and try to go to bed at 110 or 11, but I still often wake up at night and comment....habits die hard.
Tab B. Nov 4, 2006, 8:49am EST
Faith, I know how you feel about the having kids thing. Here's a few suggestions that MIGHT help. For the 3 mo. old, if you could get him on a 4-hr feeding schedule, he will sleep better through the night quicker. The 9 yo with terrors, try playing music softly in his room through the night. It might keep them away, or at least soothe him when/if he does wake up.
For your husband, well, I have one of those too, and I guess I pretty much got used to it, but if he wakes me up snoring, I just give him a good shove to try to roll him over and hope it works.
'Course, once a night owl, always a night owl.
Edward Nudelman Nov 4, 2006, 9:21am EST
Hi Faith... sorry, This too will pass. Our friend's husband has that "restless leg syndrome," in the end its a stress reaction and will get better. Hope you have a comfy couch.
Alicia Storey Nov 4, 2006, 9:34am EST
I too have a newborn (2 months old) but I have a 2yr old also and my bedtime used to be before I had kids was sometimes around 8pm but now that I have kids my bedtime is when I'm done changing diapers and cooking and cleaning and nursing my 2 month old! So I would say that my bedtime is now around 12am or even sometimes on colickie nights not until nap time the next day!
Miz Lynn aka/BooBoo Nov 4, 2006, 10:28am EST
As a retired person I can go to bed whenever I want...yippeee!! So my answer would be "when I need toothpicks" to keep my eyes open...;))
Susan *. Nov 4, 2006, 10:51am EST
whenever I am tired enough to go to sleep....it seems to vary by the day!
Joan R. Nov 4, 2006, 11:29am EST
My bedtime is whenever my Adderall wears off.
Paula J. Nov 4, 2006, 12:30pm EST
I usually go to bed around 11:00. The last month or so I have not been able to sleep. It started out that I would wake up every morning at 4:00 and would have a hard time going back to sleep. Then I started having a hard time going to sleep and when I finally would fall asleep I would still wake up at 4. The last couple nights I've been going to sleep without any problem and I've stayed asleep.
roxanne m. Nov 4, 2006, 3:54pm EST
I usually go to bed around 11.30 pm on weeknights. Used to be 11 pm but my mother does her insulin then and I have to help her with it.

Weekends usually 1.30 or 2 am. I don't usually fall asleep when my head hits the pillow. The past 2 nights I have slept very well because I had to take 2 benadryl at bedtime for itching.
adele L. Nov 4, 2006, 4:51pm EST
When my 4 children where young, I felt the same way. Now that they are grown, I love to sleep in!
Rebecca ~*Meow*~ B. Nov 4, 2006, 6:12pm EST
You should have called me... I was awake last night.
Sandra L. Nov 4, 2006, 7:03pm EST
I go to bed around 9, but don't go to sleep until about 10:30. Then I get up at 5:00. This would be plenty of sleep if I didn't have to get up about 3 times to pee. LOL
Julie L. Nov 4, 2006, 8:29pm EST
I try to go to bed as early as possible. Chris normally calls when he wakes up and he is 9 hours ahead of CST so it ends up being between 8:30 and 10 pm just depending on if he gets up right away or if he hits the snooze a few times. Then it takes me forever to fall asleep. Plus I wake up about every half hour for no reason. My biggest problem is that I can not turn my brain off. Thoughts run rampant once I turn out the light. I can be falling asleep in my chair but once I get into bed my eyes are wide open.
Roxy K. Nov 4, 2006, 11:52pm EST
Well, I've 3 girls (10, 11, & 14) that prefer me awake with them...so I shoot for midnight(although 2 hours later isn't unusual). I need medication to actually sleep decently(guess it's my "mother's little helpers")
☆ ƒåitĥ ☆ Nov 5, 2006, 12:16am EST
Roxanne K: "mother's little helpers" -- oh man, that is so funny!

Julie: That is so great that Chris calls you when he wakes up - that must be so nice to still be able to hear his voice every day. I'm sorry you got some stink over the pics that you posted that he took! I'm the SAME way with not being able to turn my brain off. I think it's a woman thing.

Sandra L: Yes... you're right: sleeping from 10:30-5:00 would be plenty of sleep if it weren't for your bodily functions keeping you awake. I don't suppose a catheder would be an option?
☆ ƒåitĥ ☆ Nov 5, 2006, 12:19am EST
Rebecca B: (Becky) - sorry, hon. I shoulda called you... I had no idea you were awake. How come you were awake? How was your evening?

Ginger M: Nope... you're not the only person who lays in bed for hours and hours on end. One thought leading to another to another to another. Oh gosh... sometimes I dread laying down. That's when it all starts....

Adele: I am so jealous that your children are grown and you can finally SLEEP. Not that I want my kids to grow up too fast, but come on... let a girl sleep every once in a while!
☆ ƒåitĥ ☆ Nov 5, 2006, 12:22am EST
Roxanne M: That is very nice that your mom has you to help her with her insulin. Benadryl usually does the trick for a lot of people, but I'm sorry you've been itching.

Paula J: That is GREAT that you've been able to fall asleep and actually STAY asleep for the past few nights. I hope you continue to do that! Can you send the sleep fairy MY way though?
☆ ƒåitĥ ☆ Nov 5, 2006, 12:25am EST
Trevor J: I am the same way. When there's nothing else to do, I'm on this thing. I'd rather spend my time on the keyboard than with the remote in my hand. At least being on the computer makes me feel a little more productive than sitting in front of the tv.

M N: How long have you had insomnia? Is there anything out there that can help you?
☆ ƒåitĥ ☆ Nov 5, 2006, 12:28am EST
Kathryn Esplin-Oleski: You are so right, habits DO die hard. It's amazing how fast a person can become addicted to Gather. I have this thing where I feel like I NEED to respond everytime someone leaves me a comment. I just feel like it's respectful to say thanks... or just to let them know that I actually read the message. So, I have been spending a lot of time on here doing that very thing, as you can see!

Tab B: thank you VERY much for the tips, I will try them and hope they help!
☆ ƒåitĥ ☆ Nov 5, 2006, 12:33am EST
Edward: our couch is kind of comfy, but the baby is still sleeping in our bed too... so if I slept on the couch, I'd have to bring the baby and I'm thinking it would be a tad small for both of us. I do hope my hubby's legs stop being so crazy though! Drives me bonkers...

Alicia: congrats on your baby, but I am VERY sorry about the colic. My 1st two boys both had colic and I thought I was going to go out of my mind. I now know why they use sleep deprivation for torture. I hope it passes soon. I didn't have any "instant cures" for colic with them, but with this baby... one of my good friends gave me "Gripe Water" and I now swear by it. Any time his tummy would start to get hard and I could tell he was gassy or was just not feeling well, I'd give him a little of it and he would feel better in about 5-10 minutes. It makes hiccups go away instantly too!
Carol Roach Nov 5, 2006, 2:47am EST
I just sleep whenever I want to
since I have no truck to drive, I sleep whenever I want, usually though my bedtime is when i am done with gather or my eyes close.
☆ ƒåitĥ ☆ Nov 6, 2006, 3:56am EST
Carol Roach: Ok, that isn't fair at all! What is your secret to being able to sleep whenever you want?

Stephanie G: So, you're a Gather addict too, huh? It's amazing how many people just love this site! I am always trying to tell people about it and I think they think I'm being paid to talk about it or something.
Krystal C. Nov 7, 2006, 10:02am EST
I get to sleep when my four children decide I can.
☆ ƒåitĥ ☆ Nov 7, 2006, 2:57pm EST
Aah geesh, Krystal - 4 kids? How old are they? I love it how you said "get" to sleep... because it is so true. A parents life is completely ruled by their children. UGH!!!!
Jenny L. Nov 12, 2006, 6:01am EST
I'm with Krystal...I may start to sleep and the something wakes me up or someone I should say...Men!!
☆ ƒåitĥ ☆ Nov 13, 2006, 6:42pm EST
Man, Jenny I am just the same way. It seems like AS SOON as I start to drift off... something or someONE makes some sort of noise, perhaps a bodily function of some sort and then I'm wide awake again. We just got a new kitten and now she's added into the mix. The other night I woke up to her trying to lick the deoderant off my armpits. YUCK.
Amy P. Nov 15, 2006, 12:27pm EST
on the weekdays when I work- 10:30pm-11:30pm...I have to get up @ 5:45am on workdays.. I don't work on weekends so I usually go to bed @ 12am-1am.. unless we have friends over..then its 3am -4am...
My husband tries to go to bed early (10pm) on weekdays because he gets up between 4:30am-5:00am so he can go eat breakfast and beat the Atlanta traffic...
Amanda K. Nov 21, 2006, 11:38am EST
My bedtime is usually somewhere between Simpsons and Southpark. I can't sleep id I have a ton of clothing orders to fill, I lay there and think of what I need to do the next day...It drives me crazy....short drive
Jennifer N. Jan 5, 2007, 3:26pm EST
My normal bedtime is 4am or later. Thanks to a son that usually won't sleep much before that. Though, lately, since our holiday vacation he's been zonking out at about 2am.
Connie C. Dec 18, 2008, 3:51am EST
It is 3:51 AM and I am wide awake tonight too.

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