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Momof3boys
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Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

How many hours do you get? What time do you get home? I get 5 hours a night and it's really aging me!

Do you do anything productive each night besides the necessity?

Do you cook?

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Posted 7/23/15 11:56 PM
 
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Michi
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Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

We are home by 5, 530. Dinner cooked by 6, 615, Bath and Bedtime for my DD. Usually relax with my DH until 8:30pm and then ridic as it sounds I go to bed LOL It is the only way I can get any decent sleep bc you never know what the night will bring and I have to be up early. Without enough sleep I felt crazy. The bare minimum of chores get done at night. Showering, preparing lunches.. Unless it is really urgent chores get done on the weekends.

Message edited 7/24/2015 6:23:15 AM.

Posted 7/24/15 6:22 AM
 

HeyJude
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Posted 7/24/15 6:35 AM
 

jessnbrian
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Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

I just changed my hours, and so did DH. I now get home by 6/6:15. I try to cook on the weekends so during the week I just have to throw it together, maybe make some sides. I need 7-8 hours, and I make sure to get it. Ds is in bed by 8:30/9, we are in bed by 10:30. DH wakes up by 4:30/5, I get up 6:30ish. I wake ds up shortly after I get up. Do we get things done? We just get what needs to get done for the week. Laundry and food shopping is usually done Friday night, cleaning Saturday morning and cooking for the week either Saturday or Sunday. This is only since my new hours, before that I would sleep about the same, but I wouldn't get home until 7, and no cooking got done, every night was take out.

Posted 7/24/15 7:27 AM
 

noworlater
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Re: Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

My baby is 1.5 and still not sleeping well at night. I got a twin bed for him with safety side and sleep in his bed if needed. Still doesn't guarantee good night. Sometimes he ll wake me and go back to sleep but then I can t. I'm a zombie. I do min chores at night.

Posted 7/24/15 7:31 AM
 

ac13
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Re: Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

sleep???? is that thing people do at night??? not sure i'm familiar with it..lol

I am fortunate that DH and I are both home by 530, the latest. Cooking is really just grilling and some frozen veggies and/or rice in microwave; eggs sometimes and at least once a week we get some kind of take out (chipotle, pizza, etc) the only chores i do during the week is cleaning up the kitchen and maybe a load of laundry. IF i'm feeling energetic i'll clean the bathroom at night.

by the times the kids are in bed and i get everything ready for the next day i'm in by by 1030. i get up at 445, so i typically get 6 hours, but it's usually broken becuase my 1 year old doesnt sleep well at night. 6 hours is my limit though...anything less on a consistent basis, i'm a mess the next day.

and i'm having a hard time figuring out when i'm going to work out...it seems impossible to factor that time in. Chat Icon

Posted 7/24/15 7:58 AM
 

ChristinaM128
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Re: Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

Usually home around 5:30, throw together a quick dinner (I always say I'm going to pre-cook on Sundays but this never happens) or take-out, clean up, play a little with dd, then sleep. Really, just cleaning kitchen and emptying dishwasher gets done during the week. Everything else is done on the weekends. I'm usually in bed by 10. I need a full 8 hours sleep or I can't function.

Posted 7/24/15 8:05 AM
 

MrsD121011
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Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

I am struggling with this now...DD and I get home usually anywhere between 530-7. Usually I cook but being 6 months pregnant I ma so lazy these days. DH doesn't get home till 7:30-8. We eat dinner the second he walks in. Then its bath time by 9 and bed time by 9:30. (This is all best case senario lol) DH puts DD to bed and I will try and do dishes, put a load of laundry in, pack lunches and then pass out by 11-12. Back up at 6am to repeat allover. Its a long day and I have no idea how I am gonna juggle it with the 2 kids.

Posted 7/24/15 8:57 AM
 

MrsE323
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Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

I get 5-6 hours per night during the week. My DS is 1 but is still not a good sleeper. Its hit or miss as to what kind of night he might have so depending on what he is doing I might try to get a load of laundry in or some light cleaning, bill paying, or general organizing. I always pack our lunches the night before. I cook dinner most nights, we go out or order in 1-2 nights a week. Even before DS I only got about 6-7 hours per night during the week. I am lucky that I can function on minimal sleep.

Posted 7/24/15 9:17 AM
 

SLPRunner
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Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

It sucks. I'm sleeping. But I really need to wake up earlier in the morning. I get home at a decent time around 430ish but my DH doesn't get home until 730 at least most nights. This makes it tough because we are eating dinner at 800, then cleaning, etc. And I'm exhausted running after my 13 month old. Just wanted to add that I am home for the summer right now and it's no joke. I'm just as tired if not more. And my house is just as messy.

Posted 7/24/15 9:19 AM
 

DaniJude
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Re: Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

I am a full-time working, single mother. So, yes I definitely feel like there aren't enough hours in the day but I try to make the most of the time I have. Sometimes it is definitely exhausting!

Monday thru Friday my son goes to daycare from about 7:30am until about 4:30pm. I work 8am-4pm those days. On a Sunday I will go food shopping for the week... I will buy all the fruit and veggies he needs, plus his protein (chicken, turkey, eggs, etc.), and then I usually make some homemade french toast and pancakes Sunday evening so that I have a hearty, easy to heat up breakfast for him each morning. So, that with some fruit each morning and it makes us able to get out the door a lot faster and he has a healthier breakfast because of it -- since usually the "quick" stuff isn't as healthy.

Each night I also set up his bag for daycare the night before - everything he needs goes in his backpack. Then, I pick out his clothes. I even fill his sippy cup with milk and put it in the fridge for the following morning. Anything I can get done ahead of time, I do. I even pick out my clothes.

I get up usually around 6am, shower fast, dry hair, get dressed. Then, he wakes up about 6:30am and I get him dressed, we go downstairs, let the dog out, he eats his breakfast, I eat mine and we are out the door by 7:15am to make it to daycare by 7:30am.

Then I go to work -- I try to get gas, or run to the bank, or things like that on my lunch if I can.

On my way home I pick up my son from daycare. We come home, take a tub right away so he's done - in PJ's and comfortable. Then, he plays with his toys while I make dinner for him and I. Again, I usually have food that is almost ready to go, just needs to be heated -- meatballs, grilled chicken, rice that's cooked, pasta, sauce, etc. We eat, then we go for a walk in our community (live in a condo) in the stroller around 6pm-6:30pm when the weather is nice. And he's usually in bed by 7pm - he's a great sleeper.

At that point, I usually do my DVD workout -- on the nights that my ex-DH has my son I go running or go to the gym.

I then do laundry. I'm usually in bed by 10pm because I do need a good amount of sleep to function at the rate I need to each day! LOL!

I'm usually in bed by 9-9:30 to watch some TV first or read my books.

HTH. It's a matter of getting into a routine, sticking to it, and doing as much ahead of time as possible.

ETA - the tricky part is cleaning for sure.

I finally broke down and got a cleaning lady when I got divorced because it is just me and it's not like I can hand off DS to my DH like I used to for an hour so I can go and clean.

So I hired someone to come every other Friday. So, twice a month on average - $60 each time. WORTH IT, BEYOND WORTH IT!!!!!

And in the meantime, just the little straightening up I can keep up on no problem -- the major and deep cleaning she does. So, it works.

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Posted 7/24/15 9:37 AM
 

jessnbrian
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Re: Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

Posted by DaniJude

HTH. It's a matter of getting into a routine, sticking to it, and doing as much ahead of time as possible.



This, 100% this. Once you get into a routine, it makes it so much easier. You get used to doing certain things. Like the meals - I make all of DS's food for at least 1 week (usually 2 and freezer food) on Saturday or Sunday. I also, at the very least, grill up a week's worth of chicken on Saturday or Sunday for DH and myself, I just use s&p to keep it simple, then during the week I can throw it together with other flavors depending on what we want. Tuesdays are "Taco Tuesdays" for us, I sautee up the chicken, diced, with peppers and onions in a chipotle flavoring and we eat it with tortilla chips - I'm doing WW, and I am able to easily fit this into my plan. One night is Pasta, one night is with sweet potatoes, etc etc. I try to mix it up, but we are creatures of habit and it definitely makes things easier.

Posted 7/24/15 9:51 AM
 

DaniJude
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Re: Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

Posted by jessnbrian

Posted by DaniJude

HTH. It's a matter of getting into a routine, sticking to it, and doing as much ahead of time as possible.



This, 100% this. Once you get into a routine, it makes it so much easier. You get used to doing certain things. Like the meals - I make all of DS's food for at least 1 week (usually 2 and freezer food) on Saturday or Sunday. I also, at the very least, grill up a week's worth of chicken on Saturday or Sunday for DH and myself, I just use s&p to keep it simple, then during the week I can throw it together with other flavors depending on what we want. Tuesdays are "Taco Tuesdays" for us, I sautee up the chicken, diced, with peppers and onions in a chipotle flavoring and we eat it with tortilla chips - I'm doing WW, and I am able to easily fit this into my plan. One night is Pasta, one night is with sweet potatoes, etc etc. I try to mix it up, but we are creatures of habit and it definitely makes things easier.



And I have found that a lot of kids -- especially my son -- LOVE routines and habits. He just loves his schedule and his routine each day!

Posted 7/24/15 9:57 AM
 

jessnbrian
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Re: Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

Posted by DaniJude

Posted by jessnbrian

Posted by DaniJude

HTH. It's a matter of getting into a routine, sticking to it, and doing as much ahead of time as possible.



This, 100% this. Once you get into a routine, it makes it so much easier. You get used to doing certain things. Like the meals - I make all of DS's food for at least 1 week (usually 2 and freezer food) on Saturday or Sunday. I also, at the very least, grill up a week's worth of chicken on Saturday or Sunday for DH and myself, I just use s&p to keep it simple, then during the week I can throw it together with other flavors depending on what we want. Tuesdays are "Taco Tuesdays" for us, I sautee up the chicken, diced, with peppers and onions in a chipotle flavoring and we eat it with tortilla chips - I'm doing WW, and I am able to easily fit this into my plan. One night is Pasta, one night is with sweet potatoes, etc etc. I try to mix it up, but we are creatures of habit and it definitely makes things easier.



And I have found that a lot of kids -- especially my son -- LOVE routines and habits. He just loves his schedule and his routine each day!



Yes, even at 8 months, DS knows his routine, he knows he comes home, naps a little (because it's a busy day at school, lol) for about 15 minutes, mommy gets his dinner ready, he eats, we eat, we play and then bed.

Posted 7/24/15 10:04 AM
 

PaddysGirl
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Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

Up until fairly recently I was getting 4-5 hours. My dd is 16 months and didn't sttn till after a year and even now we have regressions. I do not get much done at night especially now since I am pregnant. I am up at 6 with her (again till recently it was 5) bottle, snack or breakfast then she goes to my moms or daycare and I work. Either from the office or home. I work 830-530, get my dd and she eats about 6/615. I'll try to cook when she eat but it's very simple stuff. Bath time, play time, and bed at 8. So,entices she's out in 15 other times it's an hour. Then I go to bed myself or log back onto work and finish up. On weekends I will clean while she eats breakfast (vacuum or clean the bathroom, or toss laundry in.) It's not fun by any means at all.

Eta: my husband either gets home around 6 pm or after midnight (I dread these nights) and we do food shopping once a week but we do shoprite from home and my husband will pick up the groceries.

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Posted 7/24/15 10:14 AM
 

ElizaRags35
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Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

I usually sleep about 6.5-8 hours a night but not through the night since I'm 34w pregnant and I wake up every time I need to roll over plus get up to pee. Dd (16.5m) sleeps through the night about 95% of the time.

I get home from work around 630. I do not cook. DD goes to bed around 930-10. I go to bed 1130-12. I don't have to be up til about 8 at the earliest unless DD wakes up earlier.

Posted 7/24/15 10:37 AM
 

Figero102
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Re: Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

I need to get into a better routine, some of you ladies sound like you've got it down! I love the idea of prepping meals on Sundays, can anyone share their breakfast, lunch, dinner recipes that you make in large batches? Do you freeze a bunch or does it last in the fridge for the week? I'm definitely going to try grilling the chicken with just some salt & pepper then adding spices depending on the meal each night...what a time saver!! I appreciate any input, I'm back to work in September & I'd like to start acclimating to a new routine now, I'm assuming I'll be getting about 5-6 hours of sleep each weeknight

Posted 7/24/15 10:37 AM
 

jessnbrian
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Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

Breakfast - for myself I eat when I get to the office, and so does DH, it's usually either cereal or oatmeal for myself, DH fends for himself. DS has oatmeal and fruit at daycare.

Lunches - salads w/ grilled chicken, I'll pack the night before for DH and myself, or this week we were doing deli meat sandwiches, which was great, again, packed the night before. For that what I'll do is make the sandwich w/out the bread - lettuce on outside, tomato, meat & cheese - and then put bread separate so it doesn't get soggy.

Dinner - good freezer meals include anything I make in the crockpot, I do chillis, I make what I call pulled chicken cacciatorre (chicken breast w/ onions and a tomato sauce, that I just pull the chicken apart), bbq chicken, asian style chicken... those are great to make big batches and freeze. I also make big batches of sauce when I make it and freeze it in smallish containers so I can just pull it out in the AM and be ready by night. For DS, he's still young, so it's shredded and minced meats, this week I made a batch of pastina w/ chicken and carrots and that's been good all week, some nights I'll add some broccoli to it, or a little sweet potatoes for dessert Chat Icon. We're also working on him feeding himself, so he'll get some bigger pieces of carrot or fruit for him to pick up and feed himself or the organic puffs.

Hope this helps!

Posted 7/24/15 10:54 AM
 

Figero102
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Re: Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

Awesome ideas! Thank you!!

Posted 7/24/15 11:10 AM
 

evrythng4areason
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Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

I usually am in bed by 10, up around 7. Dd wakes once, sometimes twice, but she sleeps with me most nights so it's not a big deal-so I guess about 9 hours a night with 1-2 brief (5 minute) interruptions? I used to get like 12 hours a night before her though lol

Posted 7/24/15 11:19 AM
 

jdbaby
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Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

My first baby was a horrible sleeper till almost age 2. When I went back to work, I went to bed at 8:30PM or I'd be exahusted everyday. We cook on Sundays, very simple things that can be heated during the week (grilled chicken, vegetables, meat, etc). My husband and I don't get home late from work so we are lucky but if I were to get any sleep I had to get to bed at 8:30. It does get better though!!

Posted 7/24/15 11:19 AM
 

stinger
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Re: Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

Posted by Momof3boys

How many hours do you get? What time do you get home? I get 5 hours a night and it's really aging me!

Do you do anything productive each night besides the necessity?

Do you cook?



Are you only sleeping 5 hours because you have littles ones that dont sleep through the night? Or is it that you are staying up late/waking early to get things done?

As a FTWM of 2 and single for the last 5-6 years the above are 2 totally different things!! lol

For the 1st when they were younger than 2 and not sleeping it was more about being in survival mode all the time.

If it's the 2nd then I agree it's planning and staying organized. It's also about priorities and letting things go. IMO 7-8 hours of sleep, spending time with kids, excercise and eating home cooked nutritious meals is more important than mopped floors!

Posted 7/24/15 11:42 AM
 

jessnbrian
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Re: Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

Posted by stinger

If it's the 2nd then I agree it's planning and staying organized. It's also about priorities and letting things go. IMO 7-8 hours of sleep, spending time with kids, excercise and eating home cooked nutritious meals is more important than mopped floors!



Yes! I try to get this through to DH, but he's a little wacky with certain things and once he sees something that needs to get done, he can't ignore it. He's getting better though, dropping things to spend time with DS, letting things go until Friday or the weekend. I can see a difference in him too.

Posted 7/24/15 12:02 PM
 

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Re: Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

I have a 15 month old son and get 8 hours of sleep a night. I get home from work with DS around 5. I play with him and make dinner and we eat at 6 when my DH gets home. I get DS ready for bed while DH cleans up after dinner. I get DS' daycare bag ready for the next day while DH plays with DS. DS goes to bed at 7:30. DH and I relax until we go to bed at 9. DS wakes up for the day between 5:15-6. I can not function when I do not get enough sleep. DS did not sleep through the night with any consistency until he was 12 months old and even now he wakes up at least once a week in the middle of the night. Needless to say, it was a rough year!

ETA: I cook every night. I work out daily. On week nights, I straighten. I try to do laundry and most of the cleaning on Friday nights.

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Posted 7/24/15 12:05 PM
 

stinger
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Re: Working Moms and Sleep... Or lack thereof

Posted by jessnbrian

Posted by stinger

If it's the 2nd then I agree it's planning and staying organized. It's also about priorities and letting things go. IMO 7-8 hours of sleep, spending time with kids, excercise and eating home cooked nutritious meals is more important than mopped floors!



Yes! I try to get this through to DH, but he's a little wacky with certain things and once he sees something that needs to get done, he can't ignore it. He's getting better though, dropping things to spend time with DS, letting things go until Friday or the weekend. I can see a difference in him too.



Good!! It never gets "done". Laundry cleaning and dishes will always always be there.

Our health and time with loved ones will not as easily and need more attention!!

Posted 7/24/15 12:08 PM
 
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