Tag: Sleep Deprivation
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10 Indications Your Husband is a Sleep-Deprived Dad
When your baby wails at midnight, and you ask your husband for assistance, he stumbles into the kitchen and starts digging through the cupboard under the sink. You: “What are you doing?” Hubby: “Huh?” (keeps searching). You (shouting): “The baby isn’t in the cupboard!” Hubby: “Oh…” The piercing smoke alarm blares at 2 AM, and…
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A Mother’s Heartfelt Plea for Restful Nights
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Restful Night’s Sleep, Hello there. It’s been ages since we were last together, and I have so much to express. Let me begin with the most important thing: I miss you. I miss you deeply, and it’s painful to acknowledge your absence. Life hasn’t been the same since you slipped away.…
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8 Ways Your Sleep Suffers After Having Kids
Get Pregnant Fast When I first announced my pregnancy to my friend, a seasoned single parent, her first reaction was, “Congratulations! But sleep while you can. Once the baby arrives, you may never sleep again!” At the time, I thought she was exaggerating—just a friendly jibe aimed at a newbie mom. Little did I know,…
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Think Twice Before Expanding Your Family (Unless…)
Get Pregnant Fast The decision to welcome a third child can be a monumental one, often consuming your thoughts and emotions. If you’re on the fence about adding another little one to your family, let’s explore some reasons why you might want to reconsider. Embrace Sleep Deprivation: Want to enjoy sleepless nights? Adding a third…
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Chrissy Teigen’s Night Nurse Decision Sparks Controversy Among Parenting Critics
Get Pregnant Fast When it comes to navigating the early days of parenthood, the challenges are plentiful—sleepless nights, a wailing newborn, and a mother’s need for recovery after childbirth. So, if you had the opportunity to hire help during those exhausting hours, would you take it? Chrissy Teigen, the well-known model and author, recently shared…
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6 Ways My Flaws Prepared Me for Parenthood
Get Pregnant Fast Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 Originally Published: April 26, 2010 Every experienced parent will tell you that there’s no true way to get ready for the journey of parenthood. You can dive into all the parenting books and engage in every forum online, but none of that truly equips you for the chaos…
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The 7 Most Ridiculous Questions I’ve Encountered About My Newborn
Get Pregnant Fast My partner and I welcomed our little girl, Lily, into the world in early May. She’s an adorable bundle of joy, but let’s be real—parenting is exhausting. It can leave you feeling drained, irritable, and occasionally questioning your sanity. To make matters more entertaining, people often bombard us with some truly absurd…
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The Exhausted Mother’s Handbook to Unwanted Co-Sleeping
Navigating Parenting Challenges Get Pregnant Fast So, you find yourself co-sleeping with your little one when you really didn’t plan on it? Here’s a humorous yet relatable glimpse into the nightly adventure of reluctant co-sleeping. 11 PM: The evening begins with everyone tucked away in their own beds, determined to stick to the plan. 12:30…
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So You’re Expecting Twins: Essential Tips for Preparation
Get Pregnant Fast By: Jamie Updated: Aug. 21, 2015 Originally Published: Oct. 2, 2011 When it comes to preparing for parenthood, there’s an abundance of advice available—from books and websites to well-meaning strangers in the grocery store. But how many of these sources have actually experienced the chaos of welcoming twins into their lives? If…