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Autism Parenting Win: Full Night of Sleep

SPShannan Paul
about 1 year ago

After a week of 2 a.m. wake-ups, one full night of sleep feels like winning the lottery. 💤 Parents—what’s your version of a small win that feels HUGE?

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  • Sleep
Communities:
  • Family & Parenting

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  1. 0:00After a week of broken sleep, one full night feels like winning the lottery

    My kid's been waking up at 2am like it's time for a family house party. But last night, he actually slept through the night. After a week of broken sleep, one full night feels like winning the lottery. When those calm nights finally show up, savor them.

Parents. You know those weeks when sleep is a rumor that you've heard of with other people, especially as autism parents? That's been me lately. My kid's been waking up at 2am like it's time for a family house party. But last night, he actually slept through the night. And let me tell you, after a week of broken sleep, one full night feels like winning the lottery. Now, the dark circles under my eyes aren't completely gone, but I feel a little more humid again. So here's your encouragement for the day.

When those calm nights finally show up, savor them. Because you're not failing on the sleepless nights, you're surviving. And the good ones? They're proof that it does get easier after some time. So drop a comment. If you've ever celebrated a full night of sleep like it was a vacation, you deserve to win.

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