You might think you’ve made it through the toughest part of parenthood. You brought your little one home from the hospital, endured the trials of labor, and survived those exhausting early months filled with sleepless nights and constant feedings. Now, your baby is finally sleeping through the night. Victory! Parenting is a walk in the park, right? You start to catch some extra Z’s and feel like your old self again, even daydreaming about adding another child to the mix, convinced that you can handle a couple of months without sleep. Piece of cake!
However, if you’re among the fortunate few with a baby who sleeps soundly from as early as three months, there are two important truths you need to grasp.
1. You’re one of the fortunate ones!
Enjoy it while it lasts, but keep that joy to yourself. Nobody enjoys a show-off. The fact that your baby sleeps through the night so soon isn’t a testament to your parenting prowess or genetic superiority; it merely means you’ve drawn the lucky straw with an easy baby. You’re basking in a bit of divine favor, and you are truly #blessed.
2. This blissful phase won’t endure.
No matter how easy-going your infant seems, prepare for stormy seas ahead. That’s right—sleep regression is coming. My partner and I once felt invincible after successfully training our baby to sleep through the night. We thought we had mastered the art of parenting. Then came the regression, and suddenly our well-behaved little one turned into a night-waking monster. We were quick to think: “Our strategies worked wonders, but this wasn’t our fault! Clearly, our baby is possessed!”
Let’s be real: you can’t take credit for the good and dismiss the bad as a fluke. It’s a fantasy to believe that perfect parenting guarantees a perfectly easy baby. Challenges are inevitable, and sleep regression is one of the most frustrating hurdles. You may think you’ve conquered the toughest phase, but there are always new trials waiting around the corner.
In parenting, being wrong is part of the journey. There are countless ways to mess up and very few to get it right. When you do find a success, it’s often just luck. So, once again: keep your triumphs to yourself. Whether it’s sleep habits or behavior issues, the challenges will resurface.
Prepare yourself: the road ahead is filled with uncertainties, and nothing compares to the struggle of a teething baby.
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Summary:
Parenting is filled with unexpected challenges, and while some may have an easy start with a sleeping baby, it’s essential to recognize that difficulties will inevitably arise. Embrace the journey and prepare for the unpredictable nature of raising children.