I'm back and I'm SUPER excited to share my New blog series- #momlifemoments.
I'll be hashtagging it across social media platforms so be sure to look back at archived moments on Instagram or Facebook for support and inspiration.
For those who are new to my blog, welcome!
I began blogging six years ago when my husband and I got engaged. Since then I've shared a multitude of things about our lives; our engagement story, moving, gardening, fitness, pregnancy and birth stories, and our passion with cooking.
Three years ago I was blessed with the opportunity to join an online community of men and women to help others live healthy fulfilling lives through the use of Beachbody programs and Shakeology. Through this opportunity I was able to stay home with my children and quit my full-time healthcare job. It has been AWESOME! But, Motherhood is such a thankless job.
In this time I've gained a multitude of supporters (mostly other moms) looking for easy, healthy recipes AND work-life balance tips. I'm really passionate about helping other moms make healthy habits a lifestyle and still be present in their family's lives.
Introducing:
-#cleanfoodfix recipe series
-#momlifemoments testimony and tips
Through these topics I hope to not only encourage other moms and moms-to-be that they are not alone in this chaos called life, but connect with other women working through similar instances and receive feedback.
This week's #momlifemoment: LIAM WAKING IN THE NIGHT
Sos!
Talk to me about attachment parenting or sleep regression. Liam will be 16 months, stopped nursing at 11. He used to wake like clockwork at 12-1a and want to nurse for comfort back to sleep, running his fingers through my hair.
After we weaned, he would still occasionally wake and want to be close but then would go back down pretty easily.
Now, we're a mess. Every night for the last month or two we wake at 12-1a and want to snuggle, running his fingers through my hair or caressing my arm. I'll rock him for a bit and try to lay him back down. No go, wakes and cries as soon as his head hits the pillow. I actually dread bedtime knowing I'll be awakened in 3-4 hours and be up extensively with an unhappy boy.
He either ends up in my bed or we battle this for hours until he gives in and passes out in his bed. I don't know what to do. Poor buddy just wants to snuggle his mama and I love the snuggles but I'm not sure how to help him settle enough to get back to sleep. I initially blamed teeth but it's been going on for a while now.
So, Real Talk Question--How do I cope with an empty tank to do regular mom duties?
Honestly, I really don't know how I function most days. A normal person gets 6-8 hours of sleep a day. I'm lucky if I get 4-6. That being said, I hear a lot of excuses about how other mamas "don't have time" to commit to healthy eating, a new exercise routine, or their business(es).
Here are some things I do that help me "do it all;"
-Drink coffee or Shakeology (once a day!)
-Exercise! For every pound of muscle lost, your metabolism slows which in turn affects your energy
-Hydrate, half my body weight in ounces or more
-Block of 30 minutes to an hour of "me" time a day (includes reading, personal development, a workout, nap, etc.)
-Shorter to-do lists, I feel more accomplished this way
-Evening speed 15 activity, delegate tasks to help mama out (hubby participates too)
-Schedule no more than 2-3 business calls a day (keeps me on task but doesn't bog me down)
Would love to hear what you do to keep functioning for your family on sleepless nights like mentioned above.
Until next time...
XO Hannah
P.s. Be sure to check out all the services I offer through my site now! Next 21 day challenge begins Feb. 8th, if you'd like more information contact me or click the link on my homepage.
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