In endurance sports, particularly cycling and running, hitting the wall or the bonk describes a condition caused by the depletion of glycogen stores in the liver and muscles, which manifests itself by precipitous fatigue and loss of energy. Milder instances can be remedied by brief rest and the ingestion of food or drinks containing carbohydrates. The condition can usually be avoided by ensuring that glycogen levels are high when the exercise begins, maintaining glycogen levels during exercise by eating or drinking carbohydrate-rich substances, or by reducing exercise intensity.
Last night, my sweet darling decided not to sleep between the hours of 1am and 4am. At 3am, I hit the wall. I was at a loss. I felt so alone, so tired, so frustrated. I didn't know what to do. Finally I called my husband. He said "Cuddle her, she will sleep."
I was mad that his solution was so simple, but I took a deep breath and did just that, and she started to relax and then she slept. Well we slept together in the bed for another 4 hours.
I was still a mess in the morning, but better.
I swore I would not be an AP kind of parent, but I totally am.
On a lighter note... this helped me crack a smile...
1 comment:
That shot could make anyone "crack" a smile! :) After a sleepless night, it was probably just enough to make you feel... maybe not better, but human at least.
Sorry to hear you had such a rough night. It feels unbearable at the time.
Here's a good night's sleep tonight!
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