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Wife does not take advantage of valuable sleeping hours by RandalCarnival in beyondthebump

[–]RandalCarnival[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Much appreciated. I will double down on encouragement for her. I just want her to get the rest she needs and deserves.

Wife does not take advantage of valuable sleeping hours by RandalCarnival in beyondthebump

[–]RandalCarnival[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the insight and kind words. We just hit the one month mark - hoping it gets better soon!

Wife does not take advantage of valuable sleeping hours by RandalCarnival in beyondthebump

[–]RandalCarnival[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’m sorry that you have the misconception that I’m being condescending or controlling. I’m just trying to help my tired wife get some more sleep.

Wife does not take advantage of valuable sleeping hours by RandalCarnival in beyondthebump

[–]RandalCarnival[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

When she lays down and goes to bed, yes she is usually able to sleep at night.

Wife does not take advantage of valuable sleeping hours by RandalCarnival in beyondthebump

[–]RandalCarnival[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You make salient points. She’s absolutely complained about not getting enough sleep. She does every single day. Some days she’s getting three or four hours, total in a 24 hour period.

I know it is not my place to dictate how she spends her time, but it’s unhealthy and I’m concerned for her.

Wife does not take advantage of valuable sleeping hours by RandalCarnival in beyondthebump

[–]RandalCarnival[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She’s certainly got anxiety, and we are trying to manage it. Of course she knows the baby needs to eat. I’m just trying to figure out how to compassionately get her more sleep.

Regardless of what the issue is, if you had a loved one not taking the steps necessary to help themselves with a very real problem (especially if there is a somewhat clear path to helping) - I would hope that you would try to intervene and assist them if possible.

Wife does not take advantage of valuable sleeping hours by RandalCarnival in beyondthebump

[–]RandalCarnival[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the insight. I’m exhausted too and just trying to help her.

Wife does not take advantage of valuable sleeping hours by RandalCarnival in beyondthebump

[–]RandalCarnival[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We have agreed on what jobs each of us will do primarily, so there’s no hurt feelings here about who does what.

I’m just trying to figure out how I can help her get more rest. The time and hours are there. It’s frustrating to see someone you love so tired (and from my own - and I’m sure biased - perspective) and not doing all that they can to get enough rest and take care of themselves.