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Parentingis hard work, and it never seems to let up.

One mom of 3 kids (all under 5) was enjoying a rare, good nights sleep.

Exhausted and furious, she took to the internet to rant.

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She mentions that she has a part-time nightjoband also does the school and nursery runs.

This all adds up to her getting about 4 hours of sleep a night.

He of all people shouldve known how precious her sleep was.

Mom frustrated in bed, seeking sleep, as partner snores beside her.

So, what can she do to double-check this never happens again?

We went looking for answers.

In herarticlefor Marriage.com, Anne Duvaux writes that selfishness in a spouse can manifest in varying degrees and forms.

Text discussing a mom of 3 frustrated with her husband for waking her up; children are 5 and under, youngest is 14 months.

According to her, its essential to discern between occasional selfish acts and a pervasive pattern of behavior.

Check out the results:

Text description of a mom’s struggle to balance night shifts and child care, highlighting her sleep deprivation.

Text expressing exhaustion with a censored expletive; reflects sleep-deprived mom’s frustration.

Mom of 3 multitasking, holding child and on phone, in front of a laptop.

Text expressing a mom of 3’s sleep deprivation and reliance on convenience food and sugary drinks.

Text about a mom of 3 appreciating a rare chance to sleep as her children stay overnight with a relative.

Mom of 3 tired on sofa, child playing nearby in a bright kitchen-living room setting.

Text describing a mom of 3 wanting uninterrupted sleep, but her husband disrupts it.

Text description of a frustrated mom of 3 woken by her husband asking repetitive questions.

Text expressing a mom’s frustration over disrupted sleep, yearning for uninterrupted rest despite feeling angry.

Mom of three with tired expression, husband in background, in a kitchen setting.

Text discussing a mom of 3 who is frustrated with her husband for waking her up and suggests possible solutions.

Comment addressing a tired mom of 3, suggesting husband should help more so she can sleep better.

Text expressing frustration about being woken up by husband for trivial matters, highlighting need for understanding exhaustion.

Text comment addressing a mom of three’s frustration over nightly interruptions and suggesting a better routine.

Comment addressing sleep struggles, suggesting changes for long-term improvement.

Text about a husband’s selfish behavior, comments on waking up mom of 3 with questions.

Text comment about a tired mom needing sleep, suggesting her husband should pay for a solo hotel night.

Text from an online forum post about a mom of 3 discussing sleep issues and mental load.

Text emphasizing the importance of self-care for a mom of three.

Comment discussing selfish behavior and sleep issues for mom of three.