sleep disturbances

Awaiting the Results of My Son’s Sleep Study to Track Sleep Disturbances in Pompe

My 4-year-old son, Cayden, had to do a sleep study this month. Although he’s done them before, it’s been over two years since his last one. At his most recent checkup, Cayden’s pulmonary doctor mentioned that he wanted Cayden to do another sleep study to see how things…

Managing the Exhaustion That Comes With Parenting a Child With Chronic Illness

Being a parent can be exhausting. Whether the child is a newborn, a toddler, or even a bit older, there are some days when we hear the alarm go off or wake up to our kids crying and mumble, “Just five more minutes, please!” I knew what I was getting…

The Downsides of Sleeping With a BiPAP

I knew having a child meant that I would lose a lot of sleep, but I didn’t realize the extent of it. Most children sleep through the night by age 4, but my son, Cayden, does not. There are many reasons why sleep is challenging for him, but it doesn’t…

Pompe Disease and Sleep

Pompe disease is a rare, progressive, neuromuscular genetic disorder characterized by muscle damage and weakness. Fatigue, excessive daytime sleepiness, and sleep disturbances are common, especially in the late-onset form of the disease. How Pompe disease may affect sleep As Pompe disease progresses, the abnormal buildup of glycogen — sugar molecules…