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Lena Carpenter · 06-19-2009, 01:50 AM

Night sleep: 12-5:20am
Nap: 8-8:30am

Yes, I took a nap at 8! It's not something I would like to keep doing on regular basis. It felt much like sleeping in. In special circumstances, taking a short nap works fantastic. Today we went on a short road trip and I knew we wouldn't be home until 6 or 7. I wanted to be energetic, and it worked pretty well. I did get sleepy around 5pm but we were going up and down hills and it was really hot, so I would have no matter what my sleeping schedule.

Another special note is that last night, from 11pm to sometime after 12am, I dosed in and out, never really falling asleep, and being constantly woken up, but trying to sleep nevertheless. My toddler was fussy and kept knocking on my door, even though I couldn't get him to go to sleep. Apparently, daddy wasn't entertaining enough.

Habits: Same all, same all. Got yoga and meditation done by 7am, and had a nice relaxing breakfast. Had a pretty healthy lunch, but on a road trip, we ate a bunch of chips and muffins. Granted, they were all the healthier versions with whole grains and no hydrogenated oils, but still! Although I also had some prunes and walnuts. Probably OK once a week, but not every day. I might have some veggies for a snack before bed, if I get hungry, and make sure to have a nice big salad for lunch tomorrow.

06-19-2009, 01:50 AM	#19 (permalink)
Lena Carpenter Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 442	Day 5 Flexibility of short naps Night sleep: 12-5:20am Nap: 8-8:30am Yes, I took a nap at 8! It's not something I would like to keep doing on regular basis. It felt much like sleeping in. In special circumstances, taking a short nap works fantastic. Today we went on a short road trip and I knew we wouldn't be home until 6 or 7. I wanted to be energetic, and it worked pretty well. I did get sleepy around 5pm but we were going up and down hills and it was really hot, so I would have no matter what my sleeping schedule. Another special note is that last night, from 11pm to sometime after 12am, I dosed in and out, never really falling asleep, and being constantly woken up, but trying to sleep nevertheless. My toddler was fussy and kept knocking on my door, even though I couldn't get him to go to sleep. Apparently, daddy wasn't entertaining enough. Habits: Same all, same all. Got yoga and meditation done by 7am, and had a nice relaxing breakfast. Had a pretty healthy lunch, but on a road trip, we ate a bunch of chips and muffins. Granted, they were all the healthier versions with whole grains and no hydrogenated oils, but still! Although I also had some prunes and walnuts. Probably OK once a week, but not every day. I might have some veggies for a snack before bed, if I get hungry, and make sure to have a nice big salad for lunch tomorrow.