Sleep Archives - Motherhood Unadorned

MyUbby Blanket Review & Giveaway (Ends 11/14)

November 7, 2012

Ellie (now 2 1/2) has never used a "lovie," unless of course you count me. ;) She's still breastfeeding and very attached, even at night. I'd really love to taper off nights at this point, but she's also such a snuggler. She likes to feel that connection, even when sleeping. A few weeks ago I … [Read more...]

by Cristi Comes · · Filed Under: Family, Giveaways, Sleep ·
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My Love/Hate Relationship with SAHM

September 26, 2011

So I think I've determined that I have a love/hate relationship with being a stay at home mom. OK, not "hate" exactly, more like love/not-love. Granted I've got an almost 4-year-old and an almost 20-month-0ld, so its a pretty labor-intensive time in the grand scheme of motherhood. Neither child … [Read more...]

by Cristi Comes · · Filed Under: Mental Health, Parenting, Potty Training, Self Image, Sleep · Tagged With: feature, game times, intensive time, quiet times, sahm, stay at home mom
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I Am Not a Bad Mom Because of my Parenting Choices

August 25, 2011

GUEST POST By: Charity @signingcharity www.gigglesandgrimaces.blogspot.com I am not a bad mom. This got me thinking in several different directions. One of the great things about twitter and blogging is seeing all the different parenting styles, what works for some and not for others. … [Read more...]

by Cristi Comes · · Filed Under: BFing, Diapering, Not A Bad Mom, Parenting, Sleep · Tagged With: blogspot, breast, cloth diapering, com, crawling out of my skin, different thoughts, mom, parenting choices, parenting styles, www
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Doc: Show me the resume

August 10, 2011

Did you know that you can interview your doctors? Maybe I'm stating the obvious, but there was a time, at the beginning of my mental health struggles, when I had NO idea I could interview psychiatrists and therapists to find a good one. I just assumed they knew what they were doing by virtue of the … [Read more...]

by Cristi Comes · · Filed Under: Alternative Medicine/Therapies, Healthy Living, Mental Health, Mental Illness, PPD, Sleep · Tagged With: attachment, date rape, health, hour, medical degree, mental health professionals, minute appointments, parent, sleep, sleep patterns
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A Small Person (or Two) Beside Me

July 12, 2011

Groggy in my early morning sleep, a little sound bursts through to my consciousness. "A-boo. A-boo." For several minutes I don't know what's happening. Does she want to nurse? What time is it anyway? A little nose touches mine. "Nose. Nose. Nose." I hear in her sweet baby voice. I open my eyes … [Read more...]

by Cristi Comes · · Filed Under: BFing, Parenting, Sleep · Tagged With: baby voice, bed, Fine, footsteps down the hall, little nose, moment, ronin, small person, tiny footsteps, voice
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New Moms. Don’t Listen to This Advice.

June 26, 2011

I got it in my head that it might be helpful to share my top 3 pieces of advice for new moms. I have a few pregnant friends with whom I could share. Sure! That sounds great. Package up a few tips and hope to help you with my nuggets of wisdom on motherhood. But then I realized: #1 My advice may or … [Read more...]

by Cristi Comes · · Filed Under: Babywearing, Parenting, Sleep · Tagged With: Baby, Breastfeeding, heart, lactation consultants, medical complications, nuggets of wisdom, postpartum, pregnant friends, successful breastfeeding, way
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How Stress and Sleep Conspire to Make You Fat

March 29, 2011

Mamas...This is so interesting and further proof that many factors contribute to depression and can help reverse it. Stress Reduction, Diet, Exercise, Weight Management, Good Sleep, etc. There are so many things we can do to help overcome PPD and chronic depression, but its SO hard to get there when … [Read more...]

by Cristi Comes · · Filed Under: Alternative Medicine/Therapies, Healthy Living, Mental Health, Sleep · Tagged With: Exercise, having a bad day, lb weight loss, loss, low salt diet, moderate intensity, reduction diet, stress, study
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Being MOM & WIFE isn’t always easy

February 28, 2011

I'm a mom of two toddlers. Well, one isn't even a toddler yet at almost 13 months. She actually doesn't realize that she can walk without holding on. Too cute. I'm also still nursing, bed-sharing with Ellie, and our 3-year-old Ronin is the world's worst sleeper. Seriously, I defy you to tell me of … [Read more...]