It's almost 4 am and my newborn is up and wide awake. Yep, that's parenthood for you. Restless nights and tired mornings. Thank God that we have one more day before my two older kids go back to school. Being a mom is not easy but no one ever said it would be. Waking up and doing the midnight bottle feelings and gazing at my baby is great but it does take its toll on me.
There are many ways that I get sleep especially during the early months:
1. The number one rule is sleep when your baby sleeps. I can't stress this enough. Do not try to clean what you couldn't or something work related. This is the time that you should catch up on your zzzzz's, you will have plenty of time to clean later on.
2. Start putting your baby on a schedule. This will be extremely hard in the beginning, however, it will be beneficial to you to try to incorporate a sleeping schedule so you know when your little one is most likely to be awake and when feeding etc.
3. Make sure you take advantage of the crib! Please please have your newborn sleep in his/her crib once you come home from the hospital. Making sure your newborn sleeps in his crib will insure that he won't get attached to sleeping with you when he gets older! Trust me im currently fighting a toddler who refuses to lay with mommy and daddy most nights and you always want to be able to have a little adult moment if and when you want it!
Newborns are tricky at first and of course very demanding. Be patient with them, love them and enjoy this time being a mommy! If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me by using the form at the bottom of the page. You may also follow me on Twitter @misslynn1206. Well it's been real but it's my bedtime now sweet dreams and happy reading!!
Erica
Aka wife and mommy
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