I was desperate for a solution, so I tried everything:
- Expensive memory foam pillows: $200 down the drain. Still woke up exhausted.
- Lavender essential oils: Made my room smell nice, but didn't help me sleep through the night.
- Herbal teas and melatonin: Left me groggy the next morning, but I still woke up 3-4 times each night.
- Sleep apps and white noise machines: More gadgets that didn't address the real problem.
I even went to my doctor and got a sleep study done. $3,000 later, they told me I had "mild sleep disruption" but no clear solution.
I looked online for help, but everywhere I looked, I got the same generic advice:
"Create a bedtime routine, avoid screens before bed, keep your room cool."
I was already doing all of that!
It felt like I had to choose between being a good mum or getting enough sleep.
I pretty much gave up at that point and figured I just had to accept feeling exhausted forever.
73% of working mothers report feeling chronically exhausted, but most don't know the real cause.