I’m Susan Frazier, a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant and owner of Dream Again Sleep Consulting.  I am a Wisconsin girl (GO PACKERS!) and a lover of all things sleep, DIY, and summer.  

It soon dawned on me, however, that with all my trial-and-error methods of putting her to bed, my daughter was lacking the one thing that could help her the most: a routine.

Adding a child to your life and family is significant– especially during the first year of the baby’s life. That’s why, as important as it is to care for your new infant, it’s also important to take care of yourself.

Becoming a mother is a wonderful, life-changing event. It’s exciting and it can be a lot of fun. But there are a lot of questions that come with caring for baby – this is true whether you’re a first-time mom or it’s been a few years since you last cared for an infant.

So what do you do with grandparents, friends, or other family members who mean well but might step on your tender, new parent toes? Here are some tips for setting boundaries with family members after having a new baby. 

While we knew having another baby was a blessing, we could not deny the feeling of being overwhelmed… Grateful and overwhelmed all at the same time.

I was quickly overwhelmed, but knew I needed something… and I needed it fast! So, what do I do?  I go to one of my trusty virtual moms’ groups and write a post looking for gate recommendations, and any other baby-proofing items they love.

I realize I am in the thick of it, and most people would understand if I did not shower, cook, walk, eat, or do anything besides care for these tiny humans.

We all know about the three “Trimesters” of pregnancy. But have you heard of the “fourth trimester?” It is a term coined by Dr. Harvey Karp for the first three months of your baby’s life.

So, now that we have an infant, my love for travel has not changed one bit.  What HAS changed?  My perspective & expectations!