Minh - I don't have any experience getting off sleep aids, but I do have sleep problems and can remember how it was when my children were little. If you can get the two toddlers to take naps at the same time, you should get some rest/sleep yourself. This is not the time to worry about dishes in the sink. Even a short "power nap" can help tremendously, If they don't take naps, just bring them in a room where you can lock the door - then spread towels near where you are sitting and give them a big jar of vaseline or skin lotion and let them spread this all over your feet and legs. This will be relaxing for you and will keep them busy. If the door doesn't lock, spread vaseline on the door knob. I tried an over-the-counter sleep aid and it only lasted 3-4 hours. So when I can't sleep I usually come here and see who else is up. Or I concentrate on something like my iphone scrabble, solitaire, reading, etc. Hope you start feeling better soon!


Anne-Marie
CG to son, Paul (age 33, non-smoker) SCC Stage 2, Surgery 9/21/06, 1/6 tongue Rt.side removed, +48 lymph nodes neck. IMRTx28 completed 12/19/06. CT scan 7/8/10 Cancer-free! ("spot" on lung from scar tissue related to Pneumonia.)