25 Signs You’re a Sleep-Deprived Mom

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Ah, sleep deprivation—it’s like an initiation ritual into the beautiful chaos of motherhood. We share stories, laugh through the exhaustion, and sometimes shed tears over the relentless fatigue. We chug coffee from colossal mugs, all while wearing our lack of sleep as a badge of honor. But let’s be real: sleep deprivation can feel like torture, and our brains often seem to be on the verge of shutting down. However, if you resonate with any of the following 25 signs, you’re definitely navigating this challenging phase like a champ:

1. Your gym membership is mostly for the childcare services—hello, hot showers and precious alone time!
2. You’ve accidentally added formula or breast milk to your coffee. (Yup, not the intended blend!)
3. a. You sneak away to the bathroom for a “potty-cation” that’s purely about the silence.
   b. That five minutes of quiet? Pure bliss.
4. Pre-motherhood, your daydreams were varied; now, they revolve around the comfort of your bed.
5. You can’t decide what to eat because it’s that awkward time between dinner and breakfast.
6. You’ve caught yourself dozing off in the shower—lying down, of course.
7. You’ve nodded off while standing in line at Target.
8. Family visits are a quick “hot potato” handoff: “Here’s the baby; where’s the bed?”
9. If you struck it rich, your only purchase would be a good night’s sleep.
10. Whenever asked what you desire for a gift, your go-to answer is “sleep.” When that gets chuckles, you resign to accepting coffee gift cards.
11. Your coffee mysteriously disappears in the microwave—six times a day.
12. You laugh until you cry, then suddenly switch to actual tears, leaving everyone confused.
13. You’re unsure if those black spots on the wall are bugs or your eyes just giving up after 48 hours of no sleep.
14. You swat at the spots for reassurance, while the Target cashier looks on with concern.
15. …
16. Zzzz…
17. Wait, what? What were we talking about?
18. No, I wasn’t sleeping—I was merely resting my eyes.
19. You’re always hungry yet never truly satisfied, as you graze throughout the day.
20. Your concealer gets swallowed up by the dark circles under your eyes.
21. You’ve become an expert at calculating how long it’s been since you last slept, based on your eldest child’s age.
22. Your favorite person is the one who allows you to take a nap; they have no idea about your deep appreciation (soulmates, anyone?).
23. You feel a pang of rage towards anyone who boasts about their sleep, dozes in front of you, or even appears well-rested.
24. “Sleep when the baby sleeps” makes you want to punch something.
25. You just skimmed through this list, but your mind was on autopilot, leaving you clueless about what it said.

In conclusion, if you’ve nodded in agreement to many of these signs, you’re in the thick of sleep deprivation.

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