Romanticizing the Night Shift
Episode 8:
Romanticizing the Night Shift
Sleepless nights? Sign me up!
Those first two weeks home with Onyx were rough. My hormones were crashing, and every evening, as soon as it was time to go to bed, I knew I wasn’t going to sleep. I’d be waking up every couple of hours to feed, swaddle, change diapers, and cry. It felt like an endless cycle, and I hated it.
But one night, as I sat there in the dark, I had a thought: what if I stopped fighting the night shift? What if, instead of dreading it, I leaned into it? What if I made it something special, something I could actually enjoy? And that’s exactly what I did. I decided to romanticize the night shift, and it completely changed my experience.
If you’re a new parent struggling with the night shift, this episode is for you. I am sharing all of my nighttime secrets. This may sound crazy, but they will have you loving the newborn stage. Yep, those 3am wake-ups will have you loving life.
In This Episode, We'll Cover:
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Logistics of the Night Shift: How my husband and I took shifts to ensure we both got some uninterrupted sleep.
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The Sunset Scaries: How I overcame the dread of nighttime by shifting my energy and mindset. How I reframed the night shift to make it the highlight of my day.
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My Night Shift Essentials: Practical tips to create a comforting and enjoyable nighttime routine.
Episode Highlights:
“If you decide that it’s not going to suck, it’s not going to suck.”
“Romanticizing those late-night feeds with your newborn changed the whole game for me.”
"I'm not into roughing it. I'm into figuring it out so I can enjoy every stage of motherhood."
Resources Mentioned In This Episode:
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Connect with Me:
I’d love to hear how you’re romanticizing your life! Let me know! Shoot me a DM on Instagram (@laurenmessiah) or email me at [email protected]. I’d love to hear your story.
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See you next time!
XO,
Lauren
