<![CDATA[do you have enough sleep?]]>hi


jus wondering whether anyone of you have enough sleep, esp after your kids go to morning session? my sleep’s being getting lesser and lesser since kids start attending morning session.

i have no maid no helper and no car, n i m working fulltime. so every nite after my kids have gone to bed, i will do min housework (handwash/machwash). everyday i hv between 6-7 hours of sleep. not juz me and spouse, even my kids suffer from lack of sleep coz they wake up b4 6am and sch bus fetches juz after 6.

i tink my work is affected somehow or another though not very serious, coz i stay awake drinking tea twice a day. can’t think of a better solution to stay alert.

do you have any suggestion or solution?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/48838/do-you-have-enough-sleepRSS for NodeTue, 28 Apr 2026 23:15:09 GMTSat, 05 Jan 2013 09:34:14 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to do you have enough sleep? on Tue, 25 Jun 2013 07:30:50 GMT]]>

mummy so kiasu:


I also having difficulties to get to sleep & tossing on the bed & counting sheeps are common for me. I will wake up in the middle of night for a couple of time. I even asked doctor to prescribe sleeping pills to help me to sleep. My friend has warned me on the side effects & I have stopped taking it for quite a while.
The quality of sleep is just as important as the quantity.

Fo temporary insomnia due to stress or whatever, you can use Melatonin instead of sleeping pills. Melatonin is asleep regulator that can be found in your brain also. As we grow older, melatonin production also goes down that's why old people has difficulty in sleeping. I find it very useful when my circadian cycle get upset. Just take a dose and it helps you to feel sleepy. Just remember not to use it long term. It's for help in adjustment period only.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1023968https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1023968Tue, 25 Jun 2013 07:30:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to do you have enough sleep? on Sat, 22 Jun 2013 07:45:23 GMT]]>Hi Jkids,

It is recommended to sleep for 7 to 8 hours for a healthy lifestyle so try to have sleep for 7 to 8 hours daily. For better night sleep create your sleep schedule, avoid taking naps in day timings and do not over sleep. Avoid alcohol, smoking and caffeine and exercise early and regularly.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1022577https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1022577Sat, 22 Jun 2013 07:45:23 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to do you have enough sleep? on Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:25:03 GMT]]>

jkids:
hi


jus wondering whether anyone of you have enough sleep, esp after your kids go to morning session? my sleep's being getting lesser and lesser since kids start attending morning session.

i have no maid no helper and no car, n i m working fulltime. so every nite after my kids have gone to bed, i will do min housework (handwash/machwash). everyday i hv between 6-7 hours of sleep. not juz me and spouse, even my kids suffer from lack of sleep coz they wake up b4 6am and sch bus fetches juz after 6.

i tink my work is affected somehow or another though not very serious, coz i stay awake drinking tea twice a day. can't think of a better solution to stay alert.

do you have any suggestion or solution?
have you thought of getting a part-time domestic helper just for few hours per week to do all the household things?

Take more supplements will help, I only sleep for 5 to 6 hours a day, and I drink G3 on a daily basic, and I don't really need any alcoholic drinks to stay awake.. and seldom sick

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1017460https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1017460Tue, 11 Jun 2013 03:25:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to do you have enough sleep? on Thu, 06 Jun 2013 03:37:59 GMT]]>Sounds like it! How often does your child wake up at night? And is it at around the same time every night?


Btw, some children sleep less when they are teething because of the discomfort, or just before hitting a new developmental milestone. So if your child used to sleep well, it may just be a passing phase.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1015416https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1015416Thu, 06 Jun 2013 03:37:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to do you have enough sleep? on Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:17:03 GMT]]>

shaima111:
Which particular shop/ store are these products available at? Can someone buy them online?

I bought mine at an organic shop in hougang. This is their website : http://www.lapislazulilight.com/

Another organic shop at harbourfront , 3rd floor, near to the foodcourt, also sellng.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1014985https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1014985Wed, 05 Jun 2013 08:17:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to do you have enough sleep? on Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:57:15 GMT]]>

shaima111:
She takes a two hours nap during the day. She can't sleep without me. If i make her sleep in a seperate room, she cries alot. My room's window is covered with curtains and hardly any signlight enters the room. but still she gets fussy and do not sleep.

Some kids may need less sleep, but 2 hrs for a 15mth old sounds OK. If you train her to sleep without your help, she may just fall asleep again when she wakes up instead of waking you up. Expect crying at first but if you are firm she will get used to it. The earlier you do it the better as she will cry less if you do it when she's 3 or 4. My babies slept apart from me from a few mths old - my reasoning was that I was a SAHM and had all day to interact with them, and I needed my rest!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1014858https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1014858Wed, 05 Jun 2013 04:57:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to do you have enough sleep? on Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:35:49 GMT]]>

shaima111:
I do not know why these kids do not sleep at nights and then get up too early in the morning. I feel much annoyed at my young one and some times give her a little beating for being mischievous.

Does your daughter sleep a lot in the day? You may want to try cutting back on daytime naps so bedtime can be earlier. Also try making the room darker so the morning light doesn't wake her up too early. Does she sleep in your room? If you can put her in a separate room, it may help her sleep longer as she won't see you when she wakes. When my kids were young, I child-proofed the room and shut the door at night, so when they woke, they would play a while before starting to call me. I would also delay a bit and stretch the time so they got used to waiting about 30 mins or longer from waking before they started calling.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1014724https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1014724Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:35:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to do you have enough sleep? on Tue, 04 Jun 2013 23:26:45 GMT]]>

junetan76:
I read something about \"earthing\" products.

Anyone tried it before? Any feedbacks?

Hi,
I am using it. But frankly speaking, I am a insensitive person, so I have not noticed any difference. But there are people who told me that they can sleep better after using it.

I do not have sleep problem, may be thats why I dont see any obvious improvement.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1014705https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1014705Tue, 04 Jun 2013 23:26:45 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to do you have enough sleep? on Tue, 04 Jun 2013 05:01:54 GMT]]>This reminds me of the joke:


My mum is weird. I have to sleep when she is tired.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1014331https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1014331Tue, 04 Jun 2013 05:01:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to do you have enough sleep? on Tue, 14 May 2013 16:35:15 GMT]]>I was told by a nurse that those who snore/ blow air outwards while asleep are actually having only 1/2 the amount of the total sleeping time.


blockage.
😞

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1003417https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1003417Tue, 14 May 2013 16:35:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to do you have enough sleep? on Mon, 06 May 2013 15:05:04 GMT]]>That’s a very good advice, when the kids will play or stay engaged in some activities they would get tired at the end of the day. Thanks a lot.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/998767https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/998767Mon, 06 May 2013 15:05:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to do you have enough sleep? on Fri, 03 May 2013 11:08:54 GMT]]>

KimMills:
My kids don't let me sleep even on Sundays. They are hyperactive and extremely mischievous. Even if they are in the same room with me sitting quietly one cannot say what they would do the very next moment. This has taken a toll on my health and my sleep has reduced considerably.

Pack their day with lots of physical activities so that they could use up their energy. Bring them to the park to cycle or play badminton. This will able them to sleep early & you could sleep early with them.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/997462https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/997462Fri, 03 May 2013 11:08:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to do you have enough sleep? on Fri, 03 May 2013 10:01:18 GMT]]>My kids don’t let me sleep even on Sundays. They are hyperactive and extremely mischievous. Even if they are in the same room with me sitting quietly one cannot say what they would do the very next moment. This has taken a toll on my health and my sleep has reduced considerably.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/997448https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/997448Fri, 03 May 2013 10:01:18 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to do you have enough sleep? on Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:01:15 GMT]]>I take Melatonin for jet-lag and sleepless nights.


If I have hectic day brain too active, I will take much longer to fall asleep. So far, I managed to sleep 6.5 to 7 hrs daily.

A strange thing is, since 2+ years ago if I watch horror movies at night, I won't be able to sleep :nailbite: can stay wide awake till morning :faint:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/992801https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/992801Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:01:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to do you have enough sleep? on Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:06:12 GMT]]>

cartonjohn174:
I have been suffering from the worst issues of \"insomnia\" due to lack of enough sleep and I must say that a human being need sufficient sleep to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Lack of sleep may brings several risk of worst diseases such as memory loss, dark eye circle and many more.

Lack of sleep for a prolong period can lead to heart disease & high cholesterol.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/992761https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/992761Wed, 24 Apr 2013 09:06:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to do you have enough sleep? on Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:05:07 GMT]]>7-8 hours of sleep is sufficient for healthy adults. However, you will need more rest if you are unwell. If you are getting only 6 - 6.5 hours of sleep, try to make it up by getting extra sleep over the weekend.


Personally, I have insomnia & I have 4 - 5 hours of sleep everyday. Being a SAHM, I stay up late till 12 midnight to supervise my P2 girl on her homework. She is a slow worker & unable to focus. She is still in the afternoon session & can afford to wake up late. I wake up at 6 am to prepare breakfast for my elder son who is in the morning session.

I also having difficulties to get to sleep & tossing on the bed & counting sheeps are common for me. I will wake up in the middle of night for a couple of time. I even asked doctor to prescribe sleeping pills to help me to sleep. My friend has warned me on the side effects & I have stopped taking it for quite a while.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/992627https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/992627Wed, 24 Apr 2013 06:05:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to do you have enough sleep? on Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:42:28 GMT]]>I am up at about 5.30am and go to bed about midnight. I should sleep more but unable to. If I try to sleep earlier, I will be wide awake at 3am. And if I sleep more, I end up feeling very lethargic and heavy headed. So weekdays, 5-5.5hrs sleep, weekend I try to get about 1hr more sleep.


Guess I am one of those who function on very little sleep. Even as kid, my mum told me, I sleep very little.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/992600https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/992600Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:42:28 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to do you have enough sleep? on Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:19:04 GMT]]>I read something about "earthing" products.

Anyone tried it before? Any feedbacks?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/992564https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/992564Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:19:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to do you have enough sleep? on Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:56:03 GMT]]>I have been suffering from the worst issues of "insomnia" due to lack of enough sleep and I must say that a human being need sufficient sleep to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Lack of sleep may brings several risk of worst diseases such as memory loss, dark eye circle and many more.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/935791https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/935791Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:56:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to do you have enough sleep? on Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:44:54 GMT]]>I hv enough sleep go function well - work, manage the house chores, care for my kid, think etc. But I don’t have enough sleep to be optimal - I find my level of concentration and memory not as good as before having kid. My reflex is also slower (but maybe due to age). And I find myself less tolerance and patience toward life as a whole.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/933361https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/933361Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:44:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to do you have enough sleep? on Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:19:52 GMT]]>how about engaging a part time helper that perhaps come to help in the housework with alternate weeks’ frequency?


My colleagues who have kids, work etc to handle said
- they sleep at around 10pm, wake up at about 3am to work and do everything they need to till the next day’s 10pm.

Around 11pm- 2pm is the time when the liver does detoxifying.
If this is taken care of, the body is less likely to break down.

Also, spending about 20mins per day for meditation really helps a lot.
(I have chronic fatigue and this had been helpful.)

Hope it’s of some help to you.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/933332https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/933332Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:19:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to do you have enough sleep? on Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:42:58 GMT]]>Due to heavy workload, stress and tension most of the human beings are suffered from lack of sleep that may cause to "Insomnia" a disease that cause due to lack of sleep. So to avoid such symptoms we need a complete 8 hour sleep.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/933307https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/933307Tue, 08 Jan 2013 13:42:58 GMT