Mom Achievement Unlocked: getting organized
Organization is not my strong suit. I'm a very go with the flow kinda person. But, as a new mom I'm seeing the need for, and even liking(!), having more structure in my life.
For instance, when a friend told me it's normal for NTHs to nap every two hours it was a revelation. I could plan around that 2 hour window. I suddenly started noticing sleep cues! NTH went from random 20-40minute naps to on average 1.5 - 2 hour naps every 2ish hours. Life changing.
Because I'm bad at remembering on my own I have fallen in love with my dry erase marker. It has restored hope and balance in my life.
You see, I simply put an empty picture frame on my kitchen counter and use the dry erase marker to keep track of naps/feedings/poops so I can notice trends and plan more efficiently in my day. Not to mention keep NTH from having a meltdown because his bottle isn't ready or he's gotten overtired.
Organization is not my strong suit. I'm a very go with the flow kinda person. But, as a new mom I'm seeing the need for, and even liking(!), having more structure in my life.
For instance, when a friend told me it's normal for NTHs to nap every two hours it was a revelation. I could plan around that 2 hour window. I suddenly started noticing sleep cues! NTH went from random 20-40minute naps to on average 1.5 - 2 hour naps every 2ish hours. Life changing.
Because I'm bad at remembering on my own I have fallen in love with my dry erase marker. It has restored hope and balance in my life.
You see, I simply put an empty picture frame on my kitchen counter and use the dry erase marker to keep track of naps/feedings/poops so I can notice trends and plan more efficiently in my day. Not to mention keep NTH from having a meltdown because his bottle isn't ready or he's gotten overtired.
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| the paper inside the frame was an attempt at hand prints. sigh, those pinterest jerks make it look so easy |
And, when I'm getting tired or stressed I can look at the makeshift whiteboard and see how soon naptime is (the classic nap approaching pep talk: 15 minutes, I can make it 15 minutes)
What is getting you through the day?
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