Awesome - Mom Films Herself Sleeping And Is Stunned Once She Watches The Footage
“Parenting doesn’t end when the sun goes down,” admitted Melanie Darnell, a social media influencer and mom of three. This is particularly true when it comes to the sleepless nights that so many new mothers experience. But for Melanie, 10 months of exhaustion led her to conduct an experiment to determine exactly why she was unable to get the rest she so desperately needed. Filming herself at night, it wasn’t long before she discovered the startling reason behind her overwhelming tiredness.
Melanie’s story
Based in Los Angeles, Melanie, otherwise known as “Fitmomma,” is the mother of three children. In addition to being a dedicated caregiver, she’s also a blogger who enjoys providing her fellow moms with vegan nutrition and home workout tips. Soon enough, however, she would also become the provider of a jaw-dropping revelation.
Turning difficulty into inspiration
Following the birth of her third child, Melanie could not believe how, every morning, she would wake up more tired than the night before. “I literally got no sleep last night,” she would say to her husband. But what Melanie didn’t realize was that she wasn’t alone.
The problem is bigger than you’d think
In a survey conducted by Owlet Baby Care, nearly half of the parents who responded admitted to getting just three hours of sleep a night or less. Even more alarming was the discovery that only 5 percent of parents reported having a full eight hours of rest.
Disastrous consequences
While many people get less than the standard eight hours per night, sleeping for less than three hours can be dangerous. The Owlet survey also revealed that 30 percent of new dads have fallen asleep at work, 21 percent of parents in parked cars, and another 11 percent have dozed off in the shower.
Root of the problem
While a baby needs regular attention, surely they shouldn’t be taking up all of their mother’s time? Well, many moms disagree. “He only sleeps if he’s being held,” one mother confessed, meaning she had to stay awake the entire time her baby slept. Unsurprisingly, she was not the only one to have experienced this.
Taking action
But after endless sleepless nights, Melanie decided it was time to determine the true source of her problem. As she explained in one of her blog posts, she was not alone in her struggle to find a balance between getting enough rest and tending to her children’s needs.
Getting to work
And Melanie knew that understanding and addressing her problem would not only benefit herself but also her Instagram followers — many of whom are also moms. The time had come to conduct what she called a “self-experiment.”
The proof is in the pudding
Because her complaints about getting no sleep were somewhat arbitrary, Melanie decided to gather some proof in order to verify her claim. Just before bedtime, she taped a Nest cam above her bed so that she could observe exactly what happened that night. And even Melanie couldn’t have predicted what came next.
Evening commences
At 10 p.m. on the night of the filming, Melanie crawled into bed after putting her children to sleep. Tightly wound from yet another challenging day of parenting, she was in desperate need of some rest and relaxation. Unfortunately, tossing and turning would be the least of her problems.
Trouble starts brewing
After just a few minutes, Melanie jumped out of bed. Then the overexerted mom returned at 11:20 p.m. — only this time with a companion. Her 10-month-old baby was with her, unable to fall asleep without mom’s comforting presence. And while her baby was finally able to get some shut-eye, Melanie would soon learn that her fix was only temporary.
Situation escalates
As soon as Melanie had found a comfortable sleeping position, her baby was awake once again. Then, at 1:00 a.m, Melanie’s two-year-old daughter joined them in bed, unable to sleep because of an irritating ear infection. By this point, it was clear a good night’s rest would elude Melanie.
Melanie’s non-stop job
In the early hours of the morning, Melanie placed her two-year-old back in her own bed. Finally, she was able to grab a few hours of sleep. But it wasn’t long before her baby, who was still sharing her bed, woke her up, deciding at 6:20 a.m. that it was time to start the day. After reviewing the footage, Melanie had a clear explanation for her sleep deprivation.
No outside forces ... for her
Ultimately, no, there weren’t any outside forces keeping Melanie up at night — just the pressures of parenting.
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