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No One Escapes Unscathed
You might think the toughest part is behind you. You’ve brought your little one home from the hospital, your partner (or you) survived the ordeal of labor, and you’ve navigated through the exhausting first few months filled with sleepless nights and endless feedings. Finally, your baby is sleeping through the night! You did it! You’ve conquered the baby game! With a little more rest, you might even find yourself considering the idea of another child. After all, a couple of months without sleep? Piece of cake!
But here’s the reality check: if you’ve got an easy-going baby who started sleeping through the night around three months, there are a couple of truths you should keep in mind.
1. You’re One of the Lucky Ones!
If you’re among the fortunate few, here’s some friendly advice: keep it under wraps. Nobody appreciates a show-off. Just because your baby has hit the sleep jackpot early doesn’t mean you’re a parenting prodigy or that you’ve got superior genes. You’ve simply been graced with an easy baby and a generous sprinkle of good luck. Enjoy your moment of bliss—while it lasts.
2. It Won’t Last.
No matter how chill your baby seems, brace yourself—trouble is coming. And by “trouble,” I mean sleep regression. My partner and I were once convinced we had it all figured out too. After some tearful nights of sleep training, our baby finally stopped waking up every two hours for a snack, and we felt like we’d conquered the world. Until, of course, the regression hit. Suddenly, our sweet, sleeping angel morphed into a restless night owl, and we were left wondering what went wrong.
Let’s be real; you can’t take full credit for your baby’s good behavior and then wash your hands of the blame when things go south. Life with a baby is unpredictable, and it’s a universal truth that no parent escapes the trials of infancy unscathed. Sleep regression is just one of many hurdles you’ll face. You thought you’d dodged the classic parenting nightmare, but guess what? You were wrong.
There’s no such thing as a flawless baby, and no magic parenting strategy that guarantees smooth sailing. In this journey, you’re going to be wrong more often than right, and when you do get it right, it’s likely just a stroke of luck. So, keep your triumphs to yourself—because the truth is, no matter how well your baby sleeps now, the storm will come eventually. The night is dark and full of terrors, and those terrors can’t hold a candle to a teething baby.
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Summary:
Parenting is a wild ride filled with ups and downs. Even if you think you’ve got an easy baby, remember that challenges like sleep regression are just around the corner. Embrace the chaos, and don’t forget that luck often plays a bigger role than skill.