Many things determine the length of time it will take. A child’s temperament, the family lifestyle, the chosen training method, and most importantly, parental consistency when it comes to following the sleep plan. Nighttime sleep improves first, and then daytime sleep. I can honestly say that I have had great success in helping clients start sleeping better within 1 week and up to 2 weeks when the parents and caregivers take my advice and stay consistent.
I do not offer a guarantee. Consider our relationship one like a health coach trying to help you lose weight and get healthy. I will give you all of the tools and be your biggest cheerleader, but I cannot do the work for you. You have to implement the plan and follow my advice in order for it to work.
We all cry. Babies and children will cry at some point. It’s inevitable. Crying is a way to release emotions, and is actually helpful to those that can’t verbalize their needs. Crying is not always a bad thing, but rather very normal and healthy. I am trained in many methods of sleep training from very gentle to the cry it out method. I get to know you and tailor one to fit your parenting style and child’s temperament. The first few nights are always the hardest, but you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how quickly you’ll see positive results if you stay consistent and follow the agreed upon plan.
My packages are divided into 2 age categories in order to make it simple for our exhausted mom brains. You simply decide if you want 1,2, or 3 weeks to work with me. The more gentle the method you choose, the longer time it typically takes. Ultimately, it comes down to you and what you feel you can afford and how consistent you feel you and the other caregivers can be during the time frame you choose. Contact me if you have questions about which package to start with.
I absolutely can help with multiple children and am able to help you with more than one child at a time. Being a triplet mama myself, I am able to give unique perspectives. I do not charge extra for multiples and love to work with and get to know other moms of multiples. I can also work with kids of different ages in your home, but each child will need their own package due to their different ages and therefore, a different sleep plan. Some parents find it overwhelming to sleep train more than one child at once. I welcome the challenge if you do.
I love newborns. I have a package for that sweet and eye opening time in life. We work together to make sure your baby is sleeping safely and set up for success when it comes to sleep. Once your baby starts showing social cues such as smiling(3-4 months), you can know it’s a good time to look into hiring me for a week or more. Sometimes, newborn mothers just want to ask a few questions and talk to an actual person. I offer a 45 minute call that allows you to do just that. Newborns are unpredictable because they aren’t developmentally ready to sleep and stay up for longer periods of time. I’ve got your covered from newborn up to 4 years.
1 call is all some mothers need. I do my best to lay out all of the needed information and answer all of your questions. I ask that you come into our call with all of your questions ready. I typically will have you send those to me ahead of time. If your child has many factors that are making sleep a problem, then you may need more time. If you don’t have a schedule in place at all and/or you child has behavior type situations that are affecting bedtime, you may need more help. We can always try one call if you prefer and then you add a package if you see you like my help and want more long term help from me.
I am here to help guide you to teach your child to enjoy sleep and follow biological and developmentally appropriate sleep times to help make that possible. I can also help guide you on daily schedules, nighttime feedings, breastfeeding basic support, pregnancy/labor preparation, postpartum education, newborn care, and more.
I pride myself on being honest and relatable. I’ve done the work to get here. I am an RN, BSN and a mother of 4. I’ve spent time in the NICU and Step down nursery with my own kids. I’ve held a management position, been a floor nurse, and have even served on a medical mission trip in Africa.
I have personally experienced Postpartum depression and anxiety. I have experienced scary pregnancies, but thankfully have healthy babies. I’ve experienced a miscarriage. I have had unique life experiences that have brought me right to this career during the exact right time in my life. I am a snuggler and I love to hold my babies. I think all mother’s should be able to hold their baby and enjoy it. I also appreciate science and the rawness of motherhood. I believe in giving our children tools to succeed in life, and sleep is such a big one. Science doesn’t lie and I let it guide me when it comes to sleep. I have vast experience in working with special needs populations and feel this has given me the ability to see and think outside of the box. I won’t judge you, but instead empower you. It’s my nature. I’m a helper.
You can learn more on my About page.
It truly depends on what you are looking to learn and explore. For example: You may want a private class for just you and your partner to attend, but you also want the Newborn 101, and for me to come to your home once you're home from the hospital. Due to this, there is more to discuss. Many times, if it's your first pregnancy, you aren't even sure what you want or need to I would like us to discuss first.
That's ok! I can tailor childbirth classes to whatever your needs are and/or get you into a general information childbirth class if you'd prefer. I've found through the years that no two births are ever just alike and so, although you've already had one or more other children, it doesn't mean you don't need education to help you make this new birth or postpartum period different and hopefully even better.
Yes, I absolutely can help.
No matter if you are scared because it is your first delivery, you've had a previous traumatic delivery, or you are just completely overwhelmed due to your unique situation and experiences, I can ease your fears. I've worked in Labor & Delivery as a bedside nurse for many years and even at a large, inner city, high risk teaching hospital so I've seen a lot. I love to teach and all of my past patients and childbirth students will tell you that you will not leave my class feeling uniformed or powerless. Knowledge is power and I'll help you gain both.
I'm a mother of 4, so when I'm asked this question now that my children are past that stage, I would honestly say "no". BUT, I work with enough mothers and, due to my personal experience with postpartum anxiety & depression during those 1st few months, I do remember that it actually is not easy...at all.
Your entire world changes in an instant & all of your care and attention goes to this tiny baby that can do nothing for itself. If it's not your first child, then a newborn can add even more stress.
Truth is, the newborn stage is a blur after you are out of it. When you're in it though, you feel like it will never end. The term "hard" means something different for every person, but when mothers stop and remember, we all can admit how tough this stage actually can be when you're in it.
My best advice, let people help you!!
It's not for me :)
If it is something that makes you feel uncomfortable, I totally understand and we can always do a call instead. If it helps you to know that I have been in the "newborn bubble" with little sleep, no shower for days, and an absolute wreck of a house. I will not judge you. I do this job because I want to help you. I want to educate you and help you find ways to make. this whole journey easier. So, if you can get past the "weird", I promise it will be worth it.
I sure do!
The reality is that newborns don't have any circadian rhythms formed yet and so this phase actually can become less stressful when you recognize this fact. Newborns sleep a lot and then fuss and cry some as their little bodies and brains grow at exponential rates. I can help you learn what is happening developmentally, how to recognize sleepy cues, create a sleep environment that is conducive to sleep, and get yourself into a good routine for sleep & daily routines that can help you create a good sleeper from the start.
I'm not a pediatrician and I cannot legally give authorized medical advise in place of your pediatrician.
I am an RN, but my role is to educate and guide. Yes, I can help you assess and evaluate concerns through the eyes of an RN, but if I feel that it is something that needs further assessment or medical care, I will always refer you back to your pediatrician and/or other licensed providers that can help.
I can educate you and help guide you as you navigate what works for your body and your baby. I personally breastfed my oldest child for over a year and breastfed/pumped to give my triplets exclusive breastmilk for 4 months. Pumping can be a full time job, but it doesn't have to stay that way. I teach pumping tips & tricks along with remembering to let pumping mimic the baby's natural nursing rhythms.
After being exhausted with trying to keep up with supply & demand of feeding triplets, I switched them to formula over time and have zero regrets.
As a L&D nurse, I've helped babies get the first latch on their mother's breast and helped mothers in those first few days of their breastfeeding journey. I've helped many moms on their breastfeeding journeys, but we must remember that all journeys are different. I can educate you on the benefits of breastmilk, but also on the benefits of remembering that "fed is best" and your mental health and wellbeing matters too, mama.
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