Becky Baruth

Insomnia gets the best of us Insomnia happens to the best of us. The world is crazy right now. Anxieties are high. It can make sleep nearly impossible. I have had insomnia off and on since I became a mother. It was one of the most radical changes I noticed. Sometimes it annoys me that I can’t just fall asleep and stay asleep like my husband (and it annoys him too….). Not sleeping: too much to think about There you are settling down for sleep. 🛌 You’re tired but suddenly all of life starts creeping into your mind. It’s amazing …

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Mom guilt happens If you’re here for all the tips for how to ditch your mom guilt, you’re going to be disappointed. I am going to be singing the praises of it here. Try this if you want to read about ditching the guilt. The biggest challenge I am going to give you related to mom guilt is this: try to figure out what it is telling you about yourself or your values. Then see if you can honor those same values in another way, minus the guilt. It is unlikely that you will get through life as a parent …

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Baby sleep: every parent’s challenge Maybe you’re an exhausted new parent and feeling overwhelmed. Maybe you’re an expectant parent and this is your #1 concern. Read on for some baby sleep tips you could put into action right now. Sleep deprivation goes hand in hand with having a new baby in the house. This is just part of life with a newborn. New babies actually sleep a LOT. But they don’t sleep in solid chunks, at least in the beginning. And let’s face it, they can be quite NOISY even when they ARE sleeping. Make a plan now to arrange …

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A first time mom’s experience A mother recently described to me the epitome of new baby stress.  She described to me trying to breastfeed her newborn in the hospital. The experience made her feel awful. A pattern emerged: the baby would cry, and then suddenly she’d have so many people trying to help her, grabbing her breast and forcing the baby’s head onto her nipple. They’d leave and baby would nurse for a bit. After a bit, the baby would lose her latch. Resulting in the helpers showing up to help all over again. It was a vicious cycle. When …

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New baby stress: do experts really help? New baby stress is real and experts are available, but will it help? Are you wondering what your baby is trying to tell you? Do you find yourself feeling desperate for answers while the baby cries? How often do you find yourself asking your partner over and over? Is he hungry? Should we change his diaper? Do you think he’s just tired? Am I a terrible mother? New baby, new parent Many new parents have doubts about their ability to care for their new baby. Even mothers with experience with newborns will find …

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