Sleep deprivation is real

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Aug 21 min read

I haven't slept more than 2 hours straight in 11 days. We're doing shifts with the baby so one of us gets a 4 hour stretch but I'm still wrecked. I called my boss today and literally forgot what I was trying to say mid sentence. When does this get better? Are we doing something wrong or is this just what it's like with a newborn?

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PPaul W.RegularAug 2

Dude, those first weeks are brutal. The 4-hour stretch thing helps but your body still feels destroyed. Hang in there, it does get better around week 3-4 when things start to feel slightly more normal.

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VVic H.RegularAug 2

11 days of that is rough man. Pro tip: when it's your sleep window, actually try to sleep instead of checking your phone or worrying about stuff. I know easier said than done but those 4 hours need to count.

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CChris T.RegularAug 2

The shift schedule is smart but yeah, even with breaks you're still running on fumes. Make sure you and your partner are actually communicating about how you're both feeling because sleep deprivation makes everything harder.

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