6 Tips for Surviving an All-Nighter with Your Baby

Last week I received an e-mail from a blog friend who had recently become a mother and she asked if I had any recommendations for surviving these first weeks of being up all night with frequent feedings. I made a list for her of things that helped me during those trying early days with my little one and I thought I'd share my tips here, because I'm pretty sure she's not the only one who's ever struggled through these all-nighters. - By Lauren Hartmann

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6. Remember it's not forever
Know that this doesn't last forever, even though it feels like it. Some nights it feels like you literally might die if you don't get sleep, but you'll get through it. It's such a short time in the scheme of things, but that does not minimize the hard time you're having right in the thick of it. Just be patient. Your baby is learning and so are you.
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Photo by: Lauren Hartmann
6. Remember it's not forever
Know that this doesn't last forever, even though it feels like it. Some nights it feels like you literally might die if you don't get sleep, but you'll get through it. It's such a short time in the scheme of things, but that does not minimize the hard time you're having right in the thick of it. Just be patient. Your baby is learning and so are you.
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