Tag: insomnia
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Insomniac Parents: The Unsung Heroes of Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast I’m not the type of insomniac who goes days without sleep, although I know people who do struggle with that, and my heart goes out to them. My insomnia is more about staying asleep—once I’m out, I can rarely manage more than a few hours at a time. As a 34-year-old, I…
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12 Sleep Solutions That Don’t Leave Me Tossing and Turning
Get Pregnant Fast I hate to admit it, but nearly every conversation I have starts like this: Other Person: “Hey, Lisa! How are you?” Me: “Oh man, I’m completely wiped out. How about you?” I’m exhausted for a million reasons. I have kids, pets, and my mind never truly shuts off. I’m also a bit…
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8 Common Pregnancy Sleep Problems & Their Solutions
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, mamas-to-be! We all know that pregnancy is a beautiful journey, but it can also come with its fair share of sleep challenges. You might be hearing everyone say, “Get your sleep now!” but it’s not quite that simple when you’re battling heartburn and leg cramps. So, let’s chat about some…
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Dear Partner: Your Snoring Is Driving Me Crazy!
Get Pregnant Fast Even on those rare evenings when I manage to hit the hay at a reasonable hour, sleep eludes me. It’s like my brain decides that nighttime is the ideal moment to revisit the day’s events, all the tasks I neglected, and everything awaiting me tomorrow. “Let’s ponder the laundry!” it chirps, full…
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Am I Experiencing a Health Crisis or Just the Trials of Parenthood?
Get Pregnant Fast Recently, I found myself grappling with intense eye discomfort. My right eye became watery, swollen, and incredibly sensitive to light, making it nearly impossible to keep it open. Lesson learned: never Google your symptoms. Before I succumbed to a panic attack, I splashed my face with water, took out my contact lens,…
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I Want a MANbien Prescription, and I Want It Now
Get Pregnant Fast I’m lost in thought, mid-sentence about something utterly forgettable, when suddenly I hear it—a loud snore. Seriously? This is like a scene from a cliché sitcom. We’re not that couple! We’re not the stereotype of the guy who dozes off while his partner discusses trivial issues that she believes are of utmost…