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Sleepless Mom

A blog for moms

January 8, 2018

Is This Normal?

Let’s be honest…lack of sleep, stress, self-doubt, and mood swings are something most all new moms experience. Whether it’s your first or fourth child, motherhood tests you. 

Through the birth of Sophie and then Jake, I was lucky enough to have some great support around me, including my husband, family, and friends. At times, however, I couldn’t help but feel alone. Even though my heart was bursting at the seams with love for my children, I often found myself in a funk…a funk that wasn’t easy to shake off. I found myself questioning my parenting skills and my abilities to be the perfect mother I so wanted to be. 

What you need to know is that this is normal and it happens to so many of us new moms. Your life has just done a complete 180 welcoming a child into this world, and there’s lots of emotions running wild, all with very little sleep. 

My advice for anyone going through this is to remember to take care of yourself and seek help. Whether it’s help from your spouse, friends, family, or doctor, it’s important to talk to someone. You want to be as healthy and strong as possible for your children, physically and mentally, so remember that it’s ok to put yourself first during these times. 

After some long talks with loved ones and even a visit to my family doctor, I overcame that dreaded funk I was in. It was temporary for me, but I know that it can hang around much longer for others. 

If you’re struggling with these same types of feelings after pregnancy, know that you’re not alone! 

I was lucky enough to have the support of some amazing physicians over at Providence Holy Cross Medical Center. Check out my interview with Dr. Nicole Waschak, We talk about all the things you should look for when choosing the right birthing center. Having the best support for you and your baby is crucial during this special time in your life!

Jessica – Mom to Sophie & Jake

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Jessica Sleepless Mom Welcome sleepless moms! I haven’t had a full nights rest in over 2 years. Why, you ask? Because like you, juggling a toddler and a baby, working, and finding time for myself has left me sleepless, yet full of joy.

The inspiration for my blog came from tirelessly searching online for the answers new moms have, just to find out there is no right answer. My hope and vision is to create a community for moms to comment and share real life stories with one another when Google just isn’t cutting it. Whether you have specific questions or just want to comment and relate, this is your space to ask your fellow moms advice and know you’re not the only one that screws up from time to time.

I have assembled a well-rounded team that’s here to share their struggles and successes with you, as well as offer support in any way possible. This is an interactive site and we are here to cater to your mom needs. Please feel free to contact our team members with new topics you want us to tackle or even simple questions about motherhood. That’s what we are here for….
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