A UK mother has gone viral after revealing the exhausting reality of her 2am bedtime routine with her young children – and the internet can't decide whether to sympathise or criticise.
The Gruelling Nighttime Struggle
The mum, who hasn't disclosed her name, shared her experience through a series of emotional posts. "People think kids go to bed at 7pm and that's it," she wrote. "But between the endless requests for water, toilet trips, and nightmares, I'm lucky if I get to bed before 2am."
What Her Routine Really Looks Like
- 8pm: Initial bedtime attempt
- 9:30pm: First wake-up for water
- 11pm: Nightmare comfort session
- 1am: Toilet emergency
- 2am: Finally asleep... maybe
"I've had people tell me I'm doing it all wrong," the mum admitted. "But when you're surviving on three hours of sleep, perfect parenting goes out the window."
The Internet Reacts
The post sparked heated debate among parents:
Some commented: "This was my life for five years straight – solidarity!" while others insisted: "You need to set firmer boundaries."
Sleep experts weighed in, suggesting this extreme sleep deprivation might indicate underlying issues worth discussing with health visitors.
