Comments on: Friday miscellany: Getting it done

By: Stephanie S.

Stephanie S. — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:44:54 +0000

Thank you, Laura, for continuing to update about sleep issues. This aspect of child-rearing is one I always find interesting, because it can be a challenge to feel alert/motivated/excited about professional (and personal) things when you are SO tired from sleep battles. Thank you for sharing.

By: Stephanie S.

Stephanie S. — Wed, 06 Dec 2017 16:42:47 +0000

In reply to gwinne.

I always like to hear from another insomniac with kids! Newborn days were hard for me because I couldn’t put MYSELF back to sleep after being up the baby, so every feed had me awake for way too long– even when the baby went right back down.

He’s a toddler now and I still struggle, but it’s much better. Good to know about he sleep clinic idea if we ever get to the point of needing that.

By: MaryC

MaryC — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 19:45:30 +0000

In reply to lauravanderkam. I've got it marked but like you said, Dec 19 is pretty late for planner buying. I don't need a super-complicated planner and even I got mine in October :) Maybe next year you can scoot the planner podcast a little earlier.

By: Beth H

Beth H — Tue, 21 Nov 2017 02:54:36 +0000

In reply to lauravanderkam. WOW! That is fast! I need to pack my running clothes in the car and just get it done before I leave work--once I get home, we all know what happens! Thanks for the inspiration and good luck with the streak!

By: lauravanderkam

lauravanderkam — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 01:57:15 +0000

In reply to Debbie.

@Debbie – December 19! Mark your planner 🙂

By: denise

denise — Mon, 20 Nov 2017 01:06:41 +0000

When are you coming to Canada? I live in the Toronto region and would love to hear you speak.

By: Kim from Philadelphia

Kim from Philadelphia — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 22:29:11 +0000

Laura, I’ll just throw this recommendation out there. You might consider talking to your pediatrician about melatonin to aid your little guy’s sleep. Our bodies make it, and melatonin signals that “sleepy feeling” that aids falling and staying asleep. It’s the only thing I’d ever prescribe for sleep for my little patients.
In many (not all) kids it helps them so much. Of course- just a suggestion, nothing more.

By: Joanna

Joanna — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 19:32:46 +0000

Interesting that you are “into” planners. I vastly prefer Google Calendar because my husband can track what I’m planning. I particularly love that the school calendar is synced to my calendar so I’m never wondering what’s going on. I did buy myself the makings of a custom notebook for work, although I haven’t put it together yet. But I just don’t understand the love of planners.

By: Debbie

Debbie — Sun, 19 Nov 2017 17:12:47 +0000

In reply to lauravanderkam. How will we hear about the planner podcast?

By: lauravanderkam

lauravanderkam — Sat, 18 Nov 2017 00:46:28 +0000

In reply to gwinne. @gwinne- thanks for the suggestion. We may wind up doing that. This week was a lot better than last week, so I guess I keep hoping that we've moved beyond it. But we shall see. I know you had to deal with it on your own for a long time and here I am complaining about 4 nights solo.