Episode 6: Will I Ever Sleep Again?!

This week on The Real Motherload, we are talking about the holy grail of parenting: SLEEP. Or rather, the lack thereof. In this episode, we are pulling back the blackout curtains and sharing our raw, honest, and often hilarious sleep journeys with each of our children. From the blissful nights where everyone slept to the seasons of zombie-like exhaustion, we look at what sleep (and sleep deprivation) looks like through the ages: The Newborn Nocturnal Phase: The endless wake-up cycles, the anxiety of "are they breathing", and the continuous cycles of change, feed, burp, repeat. The Toddler Bedtime Battle: When sleep regressions hit, and bedtime suddenly requires a 12-step negotiation process, three extra bedtime stories, and an existential debate about the colour of their pj's. The Young Child Wake-Ups: Surviving the nightmare phase, the early morning risers (why is it always 5:00 AM?), and the art of stealthily ninja-rolling out of a twin-sized bed without waking them up. We’re also laughing about the extreme, desperate lengths we’ve all gone to just to get twenty minutes of shut-eye—from driving aimlessly around at midnight to sleeping on the nursery floor. Whether you’re currently trapped under a sleeping baby, dealing with a toddler who refuses to stay in bed, or finally getting a full eight hours (tell us your secrets!), this episode is a reminder that you are not alone in the dark and that things do get better! Share with us in the comments: What is the craziest thing you’ve ever done to get your child to sleep? Connect with us on Instagram: @the_realmotherload It would mean the world if you could like, subscribe and share with any other parents who you think would also enjoy listening to our series. Links and resources mentioned: Lullaby Trust: https://www.lullabytrust.org.uk/ Wonder Weeks App: https://thewonderweeks.com/the-wonder... Week By Week book:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Your-Baby-We...