I don't know if it's a psychological issue, but I need a few quiet hours in the morning too. Without that I feel frazzled all day.
I learned to arrange my schedule so I didn't have to be at work before 11am. (Lucky to have that flexibily!) Made my life SO much easier (and my gut - I know what you mean!)
The most difficult part of parenting for me was having to deal with lots of stuff early in the day. I don't miss that part!