Sleep-deprived Survivor Gifts

Overworked doctors in need of sleep

"It's not easy, the constant demand for attention, the fussing and crying..."

"I'm so tired I can't even think straight."

'Sleeping like a baby'

I'm not fussy! I'm stir-crazy!

Why am I always the one to get up at 2 P.M. to change him?I'm just as nocturnal as you are, Clint.

Areas of the Body Where Stress Can Manifest

"Congratulations, it's a lifetime of penury and countless sleepless nights!"

"I'd like to get my hands on whoever coined the phrase 'sleeps like a baby'."

"Time for bed, guys."

"And remember, it's important to wake them up at hourly intervals."

"I didn't want anything. I just wanted to see how fast you could get here in case of an emergency!"

"Yes I really do need a glass of water. My duvets on fire."

Man has a dream about a clumsy sheep.

Aging Sign # 23: you're dehydrated and yet up peeing all night.

"Oh no, I never replied to Theresa's email! And tomorrow I must call Steve.... What does Yara think of me?"

Toddler in the Bed: A Journey

"Your 2 am is here."

Clearly, you've been burning the candle at both ends, Mr. Fusco. You have the wick of a man twice your age.

I suppose you'd like to know why I summoned you here at 3am, minion. Not really. My studies show there's a 0.0067% uptick in coffee sales when you appear sleepier than the patrons. Come again? My theory is that's because seeing you falling asleep on your feet subconsciously makes customers feel like they need more caffeine ... From now on, you're only to sleep three non-consecutive hours per day. Very bad mazzzzz ...

Parents sleeping with a new baby.

'There are four reasons for him to cry...he's hungry, he's wet, a pin is sticking him, or he wants to wake you up from a sound sleep.'

"Oh, I'm really sorry to hear that you're having trouble getting out of bed in the morning; you know we do have counsellors in the building if you feel you need support with that."

"And the important thing is to make sure you wake them up every hour during the night."

Number of times your kids will wake in the night/Amount you have to do tomorrow

'I name this child 'Blumming Nuisance'.'

'What time do we have to wake her up in the mornings?'

"How's the insomnia?"

"I have a problem with resisting arrest."

"I stay awake all night worrying about my insomnia, doctor!"

'I can't sleep, knowing that the increased cost of doing business is being passed on to me!'

Toddler in the bed: a journey

'Sixty eight seconds. Pretty weak, Dad.'

Coffee. I'm exhausted. I started sleeping on my coin collection to keep it safe, and now I understand the saying "change is hard"!

"He doesn't sleep, what can we possibly do?"