Up All Night: 7 Tips for Dealing with Sleep Deprivation During Baby's First Year
People warn you about the lack of sleep that comes with the first few months of parenting, but until you're in the thick of it, it's hard to really understand the toll that hourly feedings Every. Single. Night. will take on your mind and body. And it's not like your days are peaceful and relaxing either. Not only do you need to be awake during the day, you need to be a highly functioning, responsible adult. After all, it's not just you anymore, you've got a little one to care for! Here are 7 tips to help you cope with sleep deprivation until Baby learns to sleep through the night. - By Mary Mcbride
Remember That It Won't Be Like This Forever
Babies eventually learn how to sleep through the night, and while the length of time between now and then is uncertain, I know that it will happen. I also know that Elvie will only be little once. So as much as I don't enjoy the frequent night wakings, I do enjoy have a tiny baby in my life, and I will take the difficult with the wonderful any and every day of the week.
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Photo by: Mary McBride
Remember That It Won't Be Like This Forever
Babies eventually learn how to sleep through the night, and while the length of time between now and then is uncertain, I know that it will happen. I also know that Elvie will only be little once. So as much as I don't enjoy the frequent night wakings, I do enjoy have a tiny baby in my life, and I will take the difficult with the wonderful any and every day of the week.
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