Sleepy Mamas

I hear your yawns, I see the bags beneath your bloodshot eyes, I can feel the thickness of the brain fog, and I’m here to tell you that you that are fantastic. You are wonderful, strong, resiliant and incredible. Not to mention gorgeous! Sleep deprivation in pregnancy and motherhood is misery. Whatever youre experiencing at the moment, know you are not alone! Here at Sleepymama we  belive in sharing tips and tricks to help get you through. We wont be able to take it away, but we might be able to help a little!

Since I fell pregnant, I’ve been what I call ‘sleep snacking’. Ive been able to find enough sleep to just about get by, but what I wouldnt do for a big fat sleep meal! Sleep deprivation has been at the heart of all our challenges through pregnancy and early parenthood. This blog is my way of sharing tricks, tips, and ideas that we’ve gathered along the way, which I really hope will help you get through the next 5 minutes! I also hope it will help build a healthy community of other sleepy mamas looking for help and hope; somewhere to laugh, cry, and generally share experiences. All my love! Enjoy reading! xxx

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• Life as an introvert. You are not ‘too shy’ you are simply a verbal minimalist.
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• How to ‘reach out’ and how to make yourself ‘reachable’. Advice for both sides of the mental health conversation…
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• Too tiered to sleep. 6 ideas for when you can’t switch off, even though you’re exhausted…
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• Fish and flowers. Free and friendly places to go with a toddler when you’ve had no sleep. Part 1…
  The end of the day can feel a long way away at 8 o’clock in the morning. As much as… Read more: Fish and flowers. Free and friendly places to go with a toddler when you’ve had no sleep. Part 1…