Devoted to WAHMs -Work at Home Moms

I do try to take a nap when my 17 month old son does usually, But some days I just have too much work. But about 3-4 days out of the week I do take a nap!! They help me.

Hi Working at Home Mom!

Thanks for sharing. I think you are wise to sleep when your son does. I did something similar when my girls were babies.

I must admit that I do nap occasionally, but only when insomnia gets the best of me and I am sleep deprived. There are also days when I spend too much time in front of my computer before taking a break and my brain needs time to refresh before getting on with work. I don't always take a nap during those times but I do meditate or something to get back in focus.

Hi Kimberlee!

Thanks for sharing. I think we're a sleep-deprived nation. Sometimes there are medical reasons for loss of sleep, but too often it's just busyness.

I sometimes feel like taking a nap. Not because I feel lazy or anything, but because, just like you all said, fatigue gets to me. Mostly it's deadlines (meaning work) and every once in awhile a movie (at home). The thing that bothers me the most when taking a nap during the day is waking up - I always wake up feeling dizzy and my sense of orientation being completely out of place. I usually catch up fast 'cause my kids need me for something or they're up to something.

Hi Kpriss!

I certainly understand being tired. As far as the dizziness, I'm not sure what to tell you about it. It might be a good idea to ask a doctor. One drawback for me is that if I sleep too long during the day I wake up feeling drowsy.

Thanks Laura ;)
It's usually my husband telling me it's all in my head and that I should take more daytime naps because there's nothing wrong with that :)

Maybe I should check with myself if that dizzy-something isn't from my resenting the naps in question.

It can be tough when you have really small children. I know that they can drain a lot of energy from you. Don't worry about taking your naps if you feel you need the sleep, then you probably do.