Una mamá mostró lo difícil que es dormir con hijos pequeños

Ser madre es un gran desafío, que se complica cuando hay más de un niño pequeño en la casa. Como el caso de Melanie Darnell, que tiene tres hijos, y sabe lo difícil que es pasar las noches en vela y atender a las demandas de los chicos.

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Ella es un influencer en maternidad y fitness en las redes sociales. A través de su cuenta de Instagram, comparte consejos sobre cómo criar tres hijos. A pesar de que sus horas de sueño son escasas y todo el día lo único que escucha son muchos llantos, siempre tiene un mensaje esperanzador para el resto de las madres.

En una de sus publicaciones, posteó un video que muestra en tan solo un minuto la realidad de sus noches y lo complicado que es descansar. Colocó una cámara en la habitación y dejó al descubierto una gran lucha que arrancó a las 22, hora en la que todos se acuestan.

Parenting doesn’t end when the sun goes down. 🌙 I want to parent at night the same way I parent during the day. You have two nighttime parenting goals (1) get sufficient rest yourself and (2) meet the nutritional and emotional needs of your child. It’s a tough balance. Realizing that the last sweet hours of restful darkness are almost over. The 4am wake-up call is especially excruciating. Still, we haul ourselves out of bed, and with bleary eyes pull our babies in close . In those quiet, dark hours, the lack of distraction can actually quite calming and refreshing.  Baby’s needs tend to be simple: to be held and fed 🤱🏻. Mothers are experts at both of those things, and the ability to so completely meet the needs of our amazing baby is profoundly satisfying. During these moments let’s think of all of the other parents that are up with their babies at the very same middle-of-the night moment and take comfort in the thought of each of us cradling our babies in the dark of our homes, together in shared experience. Rather than feeling isolated and exhausted, we can feel connected to the other tired mothers that are also awake #momsunited. . So, to all of the tired mothers out there, breathe in and breathe out. These days are intense but short lived. Both you and baby will be sleeping more soundly before long. For now, cuddle your babies, nurse them and love them no matter what time the clock says. The baby you rock tonight someday may have the opportunity to be gazing at the stars while holding a sweet baby of her own. She will be thinking of, and appreciating, you ❤️. . Full video www.youtube.com/fitmomma #attachmentparenting #caughtoncamera #parenting #momlife #nighttimeparenting #gentleparenting #tiredmom #momof3 #onshrooms #cosleeping #foursigmatic @nest @todayshow @scarymommy @goodmorningamerica @theellenshow @ellentube @theviewabc @huffpostparents @popsugar #ellen15

Una publicación compartida por Melanie Darnell (@fitmomma4three) el Abr 4, 2018 at 8:30 PDT

Sin embargo, después de una hora y veinte minutos, lo que parecía una escena de paz se convirtió en una pesadilla. Su bebé que duerme con ella, se mueve, patea, da vueltas, llora y encima se suma su otro hijo a la cama. Así fue su larga noche. Al día siguiente, a pesar de que esté agotada, tiene que continuar con la jornada como mamá.

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"A todas las madres cansadas ahí afuera, respiren profundo. Estos días son intensos pero cortos. Vos y tu bebé van a estar durmiendo profundamente dentro de poco. Por ahora, abrazá a tus bebés, cuidalos y amalos no importa la hora que sea. Este bebé que abrazás esta noche algún día va a tener la oportunidad de ver las estrellas mientras sostiene a su propio bebé. Y va a estar pensando en vos y apreciando todo lo que hiciste", concluyó Darnell.

Little kids and big emotions. Today was a tough day, but that’s ok. Husband is out of town and I’m 2 days in the life of solo parenting. Some days are definitely easier than others. Last night was rough with Milo’s sleep, which started my day on a tired note. Miss Olive was dealing with a lot of big emotions today 😭 which required extra love and patience and Sage was high energy. Lots of deep breaths and I’m beyond grateful to have my sister get in town today from AZ @sweetswifty ❤️ None of us were born knowing how to control big emotions and our children will take a while to learn. This is okay – time is something they have plenty of. In the meantime, the job for us as the adults in their lives who care about them, is to nurture their ability to manage their emotional responses in healthy, adaptive ways. Everyday has a sunny moment ☀️, something that made you feel happy, grateful or proud; a stormy part 🌧, something that made you feel sad, mad or frustrated and leaves you with something you are looking forward too 🌈. Feelings can be uncomfortable but feelings are the way into our hearts ♥️, and opening our hearts is the first step to understanding ourselves, cultivating empathy and compassion. #momlife #momof3 #mumof3 #gentleparenting #positiveparenting #respectiveparenting #bedtimeroutine

Una publicación compartida por Melanie Darnell (@fitmomma4three) el Abr 3, 2018 at 9:39 PDT