So The Bean has taken to waking up every night at about 2.30am. I know it's a habit and that nothing is actually wrong because it's the same time each night. Being a typical working parent I always opt for the lazy and most convenient option - bringing The Bean into bed with me. She loves it, we both get some sleep and child psychologists across the land are shaking their heads in horror! The problem is, I can be the best parent in the world - at the weekend. During the week when tiredness becomes a major issue and I have to go to work, all my good intentions go belly up. Poor Beanie even had to have Crunchy Nut Cornflakes the other morning as we ran out of the 'nutritious organic bird seed stuff' that she usually eats. Of course The Bean seems very happy with these arrangements, especially the Crunchy Nut Cornflake one...
At gurgle this morning we are busy sending you our weekly newsletter packed with all the relevant information about your stage of pregnancy, baby or toddlerhood. If you haven't
registered on gurgle yet - make sure you do so we can send you your personalised newsletter every week, pointing you towards articles and videos that are relevant to you.
For those parents who are nodding in sympathy to my sleep deprived nights, here are some helpful sleep articles i'll be paying special attention to myself;
Sleeping through the night,
what to do if your baby won't nap and because we probably all do it,
safe co-sleeping. And for those with a bit more willpower,
how to stop co-sleeping...