Why am I most tired in the mornings?

Question

I’m exclusively breastfeeding my 3.5 month old, who is still up 2-3 times each night (+ often an early start). I feel pretty good waking up during the nights, but the morning...ouch. I don’t know why it’s so different. The days are then often getting off to a bad start, and needing my husband’s help with the early starts is causing tension in my marriage. 
Is this just normal? Any suggestions to help with being more awake in the mornings?

Answer

I also am very tired in the morning but my husband is definitely an equal partner so if I ask for help he is happy to do it. There is no reason for your husband to not be supportive, especially if you are the one getting up all night.

Answer

I mean I think you answered your own question... you’re going on 3.5 months with very interrupted sleep. I think that’s normal... I usually felt fine at night (with a few exceptions) but the mornings were brutal too. I think in the middle of the night you just do what you need to do but then in the morning when you have to actually get up for the day it really hits.
I suggest lots of strong ass coffee and talking with your husband and explaining that you need and deserve more help every morning; he is every bit as much the parent as you are and if you’re waking up with baby all night you deserve extra help the rest of the time. Sit down and talk about it rationally in the evening when neither of y’all is already stressed or on edge, maybe over a drink for further relaxation. Finally, nap during the day if you can. If you’re at home with baby, nap when they nap... the house cleaning can wait, your mental health is more important. If you’re back at work, nap at lunch in your car.

Why am I most tired in the mornings?

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