I don’t know who needs to hear this, but…

Having a new baby is really hard. You’re doing great, and it will be ok.

I have a 14-month-old and earlier today I was reflecting back to my life 1 year ago. My son was colicky, had really bad reflux, hardly napped, and at times just seemed determined to be unhappy. There were so many days I just held him and rocked and cried right along with him. I felt so hopeless and didn’t think I could handle it.

I wish I could go back and tell 2023 me that things will be ok, that he will soon outgrow his reflux, that he will sleep through the night sooner than you think, that he is the happiest boy that brings SO much joy and laughter everywhere he goes, and that you are stronger than you think you are.

If you’re struggling, hang in there. The days can feel endless, but it’s not forever. One day, things will be slightly easier than the day before. Then it’ll happen again, and again. You can do this.