Tag: sleepless nights
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Stop Judging When a Parent Shares Their Child’s Sleep Struggles
Get Pregnant Fast Let’s face it: parenting is a unique journey, especially when it comes to sleep. I have three kids, and each one has had their own sleep patterns. The one constant? None of them consistently slept through the night until they hit the age of three. That translates to a staggering nine years…
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Navigating Life with a 4-Month-Old Tyrant
Parenting Get Pregnant Fast Ah, the flu. That delightful little gift that keeps on giving. It hit me hard, leaving me in a state of misery where every time I dared to stand up, chaos ensued. And who cared about my plight? My 4-month-old, of course! You know, the one who decided tonight was the…
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The 5 Stages of Parenting a Toddler Who Can’t Sleep
Get Pregnant Fast Not long ago, my in-laws took our toddler for a night, giving my partner and me a chance to celebrate our anniversary. The following day, we headed over to my parents’ place to say goodbye to my two younger siblings—one embarking on law school in Oregon and the other off to spend…
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12 Reasons Moms Find Themselves Awake at Midnight
Get Pregnant Fast Before stepping into the world of motherhood, I was the epitome of early to bed, early to rise. But now, thanks to the demands of parenting, I’ve become a late-night owl who still rises with the sun (oh, how I long for uninterrupted sleep). After chatting with my fellow moms, it’s clear…
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Sleep-Deprived Parents: There’s Hope, But It’s Not What You Think
Get Pregnant Fast When my first child, Alex, was born, he had a peculiar sleeping pattern — he would only doze off if I held him in a football position. My partner, Sarah, and I divided the night shifts; she handled the early hours while I took over after 3 a.m. Those nights dragged on…
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50 Reasons Your Toddler Might Be Awake Right Now
Those socks? Totally uncomfortable. Dinner is now a top priority, even if it was previously deemed “too spicy” (plain butter pasta, anyone?). Pajamas are under scrutiny—time for a change due to “religious” beliefs from the Church of Annoying Toddler. The seams on the toddler’s socks are on the wrong side. Major crisis alert! They need…
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The Surprising Ways Your Middle-Schooler Resembles a Newborn
Get Pregnant Fast When I was a new mom juggling a baby, I often listened to parents with older kids share their experiences. I would vent about the chaos of sleepless nights, and they’d respond with, “Just wait! It only gets tougher!” I’d think, how difficult could it be to manage a big kid who…
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Midnight Musings of a Mom: A Sleep-Deprived Reflection
Get Pregnant Fast As the clock strikes midnight and the house is enveloped in a blanket of silence, I find myself wide awake while everyone else is sound asleep. If I can just drift off again, maybe I can salvage what little sleep I can get tonight. How does my partner, Danny, manage to sleep…
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Accepting the Honor for the Most Exhausting Night Ever: A Mother’s Tale
Get Pregnant Fast I stand before you today, ready to accept the illustrious title for the Most Exhausting Night Ever. A heartfelt thank you goes out to the esteemed parenting community for their support, especially the American Academy of Pediatrics for their guidelines on children’s sleep—guidelines my little ones blatantly disregarded last night. I am…