I really hate soliciting prayer like this...

[Caprice]

...but I honestly figure I have to sorta kill my pride on it.

For the last six months (since my wife went back to work after our baby was born) I've managed an average of 5 hours of sleep every weeknight (weekends were usually better but I'd oversleep...) because of my work schedule. My schedule basically would consist of waking up at 7am and playing with the little one until going to work at 530pm and then working til about 2am and getting to bed as soon as I could calm my brain down enough to basically pass out. I've had nightmares that wake me up at all times of the night and of course our son likes to wake up and demand feedings and diaper changes from time to time, so that 5 hour per night is probably a bit of an over-estimate.

This week has been particularly bad; I've managed to get 3 hours to sleep each of the last two nights and I'm way too close to falling asleep at work tonight. Honestly, me typing on this forum is one of the few things that I have to keep my mental juices flowing so-to-speak until 1am when I can go home tonight. After driving home I'll likely be "awake-ish" again (as I like to call it, for some reason driving is one of the few things that keeps me half-way alert for a while) and I'll probably need to have a few beers to fizzle out what little brainpower is still trying to function. I figure I'll be lucky to actually be asleep by 2am depending on wrether my son wakes up or not.

I've already been told by my doctor that I am suffering from sleep deprivation. I simply do not know what to do about the scheduling conflicts that we have to allow me to get more rest. I know that I'm getting to the point where something is probably going to give and I'm either going to fall asleep at work, or worse, manage to do something stupid while driving home afterward, and I'm obviously worried about my health as the winter aproaches and I already get sick enough without adding extreme fatigue to the picture.

I guess I just would like to request prayer for this situation... and I really don't know what to pray for really. I honesty feel really silly even bringing it up publicly but I figure there isn't anything I loose by sharing it with everyone.

Thanks for reading. No reply needed, I appreciate your thoughts without having to necesarily know who you are.

 

[AwesomeLove]

That is what we are all here for! I am praying for you and your new baby. Very sweet baby! I am praying God gives you the opportunity to find a little extra rest and that he just strengthens, guides and love you and your family.

 

[oneandlonely]

I am praying for you

Bethany

 

[covenantwmn]

Prayers for the LORD to give you the rest you need. I pray that He bless you with peace as you continue to be faithful in your duties, and make changes as only He can that will improve things for you. God bless.

 

[Ceris]

God please grant Caprice the rest that he desperately needs. May things work out in his life so that he can get the sleep he needs to function, for himself and for his family. Watch over his health, especially this winter Lord.

Amen.

 

[Linus]

Dear Lord, You know our brother's situation. Please bless him with the sleep he needs and guide him as You know what's best for him. Thank You!

 

[BabyandMe]

Praying!

 

[thepianist]

You have my prayers!!!!

 

[soblessed53]

You have my prayers,have you thought of being annointed and prayed over at church? I was just delivered from smoking 3 weeks ago by being annointed and prayed over,Thank You So Much,Lord. I never hesitate to ask my brothers and sisters in Christ to cover me in prayer for my needs!

 

[Latreia]

After doing searches on sleep deprivation with Google, the information is not good. Trying to continue what you are doing is very dangerous. You are beginning to realize this. Admitting and sharing this problem is very good, you need to overcome this particular pride, because it could destroy you if you don't find ways to cope with it.

First, try having a very serious discussion with your wife. Finding ways to cope with this problem together is vital, because the damaging effects of sleep deprivation are both now and long-term. Some kind of arrangement where you could get at least two or more nights a week of full sleep is a step.

Here are some links that may give you some clues about your situation, as there is a new baby involved. Explore these links after you read the articles, Prayer is a big help, but God also opens the windows to ways to help yourself, upon whom you wife and baby depend.

The New Baby and Sleep
http://www.mysleepcenter.com/NewBaby.html

Coping with sleep deprivation
http://www.babycentre.co.uk/refcap/7968.html

Better Sleep
http://www.mysleepcenter.com/BetterSleep.html

 

[Gamedog]

Im praying.................

 

[Im-revived]

Hi there, you've certainly got your hands full, have you thought of maybe getting someone in to help. You really do need to get some rest, or you could end up becoming seriously depressed also.

Lord I pray for Caprice and ask that you will find a solution to this problem, may you comfort and bring rest immediately even if its by a friend having the little one for a couple of days. Bring strength to Caprice also Lord. Amen

Im-revived

...but I honestly figure I have to sorta kill my pride on it.

For the last six months (since my wife went back to work after our baby was born) I've managed an average of 5 hours of sleep every weeknight (weekends were usually better but I'd oversleep...) because of my work schedule. My schedule basically would consist of waking up at 7am and playing with the little one until going to work at 530pm and then working til about 2am and getting to bed as soon as I could calm my brain down enough to basically pass out. I've had nightmares that wake me up at all times of the night and of course our son likes to wake up and demand feedings and diaper changes from time to time, so that 5 hour per night is probably a bit of an over-estimate.

This week has been particularly bad; I've managed to get 3 hours to sleep each of the last two nights and I'm way too close to falling asleep at work tonight. Honestly, me typing on this forum is one of the few things that I have to keep my mental juices flowing so-to-speak until 1am when I can go home tonight. After driving home I'll likely be "awake-ish" again (as I like to call it, for some reason driving is one of the few things that keeps me half-way alert for a while) and I'll probably need to have a few beers to fizzle out what little brainpower is still trying to function. I figure I'll be lucky to actually be asleep by 2am depending on wrether my son wakes up or not.

I've already been told by my doctor that I am suffering from sleep deprivation. I simply do not know what to do about the scheduling conflicts that we have to allow me to get more rest. I know that I'm getting to the point where something is probably going to give and I'm either going to fall asleep at work, or worse, manage to do something stupid while driving home afterward, and I'm obviously worried about my health as the winter aproaches and I already get sick enough without adding extreme fatigue to the picture.

I guess I just would like to request prayer for this situation... and I really don't know what to pray for really. I honesty feel really silly even bringing it up publicly but I figure there isn't anything I loose by sharing it with everyone.

Thanks for reading. No reply needed, I appreciate your thoughts without having to necesarily know who you are.

 

[Tiger Lily]

When our twins were 6 mos. old to a 1 year old I had sleep deprivation for the full six months with only 1 or 2 hours a sleep in a 24 hour period. It destroyed my health and sanity. I certainly know what you are going through, but 5 hours of sleep is not enough to keep you well. Is there anyone who can take care of your baby so that you can get enough sleep for a few days? If not, the consequences could be quite serious.