13/11/2024
Your baby needs you, it is that hard and that simple
Even though you are exhausted.
Even if you are done.
Even if you didn't think it would be this hard.
Your baby needs you, it's that hard and that simple.
Even if you want it to be easier.
Even if you wish it weren't so.
Even if you believe they shouldn't be this intense.
Your baby needs you, it's that hard and that simple.
Even if you believe crying doesn’t hurt them.
Or that they have to learn to sleep alone.
Even if you train them to no longer call to you.
Your baby needs you, it's that hard and that simple.
Even if it is ‘for the best’.
Even if you couldn't take it anymore.
Even if you think they were old enough not to need your help.
Your baby needs you, it's that hard and that simple.
You can choose to accept your baby's needs.
You can choose to accept the norm.
You can choose to accept that sleep will be messy.
Your baby needs you, it's that hard and that simple.
You can recognise that it is going to push your limits.
You can recognise that you may need to ask for and accept help.
You can recognise the changes and sacrifices you have to make.
Your baby needs you, it's that hard and that simple.
No matter what life is throwing at you.
No matter the hurdles you face.
No matter the reasons you have to give.
Your baby needs you, it's that hard and that simple.
Human babies are meant to wake and nurse frequently.
Not just for a few months but the first year and beyond.
They prefer not to sleep solitary but with the comfort of their mum.
Your baby needs you, it's that hard and that simple.
Society likes to shy away from the truth that lies beneath.
No matter how you dress it up, your baby needs you.
You cannot train this away or teach them how to self soothe.
Your baby needs you, it's that hard and that simple.
Meet your baby at their point of need.
It can be beyond exhausting, I know.
But, you will never regret the time, love and commitment you invest.
Your baby needs you, it's that hard and that simple.
✨Carly Grubb, 2017
Founder of Little Sparklers, home of The Beyond Sleep Training Project
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