I have eight children and one foster child. I get enough sleep, but I'm still tired. Suggestions for energy?

Wow! And people tell me I'm brave to have 4 plus a step-son. How much sleep do you get? Did you know that if you get too much sleep, it can make you feel like you are not getting enough? Also, light, such as a night light, or alarm clock shining on you while you are sleeping, prevents you from hitting the deep sleep that is what really allows your body to give you energy. Turn your alarm clock aroud so it points away from you. Also, noise, such as a fan, or radio can have the same effect. You also need the sleep to be uninterrupted too. If none of these things are the problem, try getting a night out solo, with no kids, to help you unwind and recharge. You might have a medical reason for being tired such as low iron. Having to keep up w/ 9 kids is enough to make even the strongest person tired! If you really think there may be medical reasons at play, check w/ your Dr. ..Also, may I suggest caffiene??

Sounds crazy, but exercize! Exercize always edns up giving you more energy, plus you will look and feel better. You don't have to devote hours away from your children just 20 minutes 3 days a week or so.

PS. As a former foster child myself...THANK YOU

in actual u have 9 children. i think after taking care of 9 children u don't get enough time to take rest completely without any hassle. my wife got three kids and after having 9 hours sleep even she complains in the morning that she is tired. i think u should take some time for your self and go for some outing and refreshment without having an child with you. u will definitely feel good. don't take any medicine or energy drink they are temporary things

You didn't say how old (or young) you are. It brings to mind some questions first. Are you thirsty alot? Does your skin seem drier than "normal"? Do you have to get up in the middle of the night to urinate? If you answered yes to these questions- you need to see a doctor and have them check you for diabetes. Tiredness is a symptom of diabetes along with the other things I mentioned. Hope this helps!

Your bodie's PH factor acid/alcaline, is your problem. And there is a company that sells all you need to restore it to alcaline. Now you know how to fix it, just do some research to find products. The acid level must be reduced. There are foods to help, and foods to stay away from. Put the whole family on this diet and they will stay healthy all thier lives.

my boss is at the instant fostering his 11 twelve months previous neice. he has 2 young infants of his very own (9 and 11) and had taken the needed steps to make certain he and his spouse did not have anymore young infants and then *growth* right here they are with a sparkling newborn. as he says -- we do not have a call. we would desire to try this as stressful because it is; as a lot by way of fact the criminal professionals cost and as enormous of a metamorphosis because it is to their lives; they might desire to do it regardless of the effects on his infants; they might desire to try this by way of fact they could not enable thi undesirable lady languish in foster care. she became previous the age of being "lovable and lovable" and that they knew there wasn't yet another decision. that being stated, they are nonetheless going throughout the time of the TPR and NO, he's not allowing his sister to work out his niece after the TPR is going with the aid of -- she is purely too poisonous to her and contraptions her lower back 2 steps for each step forward she is going. they are making it ensue. He truthfully does not have had yet another newborn by potential of decision yet there became no decision right here. He stated he hates to hearken to people say "what a incredible element you're doing" by way of fact, as he sees it, they did not have a call. that is been fairly a metamorphosis to his homestead existence yet they do it. on a daily basis, they trudge on. They attend her discern/instructor conferences; they have supper time and make advantageous she (and their different young infants) have their homework achieved; they make it to soccer prepare and tournaments. on a daily basis, they advance as a relatives regardless of her RAD and different subjects. they try. they do the wonderful they are able to. that is all you're able to do -- the wonderful you could. and you will.

I grew up in a family of 8 children and we all had our chores and we all contributed. My older sister took on some of the parenting responsibilities, especially of the younger girls.

All I can say is that if your definition of enough sleep is defined by a number of hours, then you're not getting enough sleep.

Get a juicer...I couldn't believe the boost in my energy level after I started juicing

Drink energy drinks and get u some vitamins.