That doesn't sound very good at all!! There are some sleep aids out there that aren't necessarily "sleeping pills" like ambien. I know quite a few people who take trazadone, or even benadryll to fall asleep. I puts you to sleep but doesn't keep you asleep so you would be able to be there for your son if he needed you.

CAn you take extended release pain medication that could work longer than 1-3 hours?