How to cope with lack of sleep?

Any suggestions for coping with the lack of sleep when having a new baby?

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Vaccinations?

We've decided vaccinations are both a must and the right thing to do but don't know what to expect. Can you give me...

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What is it like to have twins?

I know that one baby is hard enough. How do parents cope with breastfeeding, changing nappies, two babies crying etc? I am interested...

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How did you feel when you found out you were pregn...

I was scared, at first, then as the pregnancy progressed, I became comfortable, excited, at peace. I guess...

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Is there something you wished you had done before ...

I am glad that I travelled and lived overseas before I had kids. But I wonder if anyone...

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How did you tell your partner that you were pregna...

For all of us, it is a different experience. Did anyone cry? Was your partner there with you...

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Why do babies bite?

Is it teething, testing boundaries? My little biter has a gleam in her eye when she does it. How do you stop a...

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At how many weeks pregnant did you share the news ...

When did you start telling friends and family the good news?

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Does your baby love or hate the shower?

On the days where a bath was not practical, I would pop Baby in the shower. She used to cry and cry even...

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Did your baby ever share a room with a sibling?

How did it work out with settling times and night feeds? I would be interested to know if...

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Did you buy new or use hand-me-down items for you ...

I was given a lot of second hand stuff, like a cot, bedding, toys. But I wanted a...

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Should my bub be sleeping through?

My bub is 8 months old and many people say he should and shouldn't be sleeping through? He wakes once a night and...

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How long between each baby did you wait before get...

They say to wait for two years after having a caesarian. How long did other mums wait between...

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Flu injections when you have a newborn?

When you have a newborn and you are breastfeeding could there be a risk to your baby if you were to get the...

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Baby’s eye colour?

Is it true that babies eyes often change colour from what they were at birth?

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Do you prefer cloth or disposable nappies?

Do you use cloth or disposable nappies? My mother in-law thinks I'm lazy because I want to use disposable, she says they are...

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Is it normal to be teary?

I find myself getting teary very easily though I don't feel depressed as such. Is this just normal after having a baby?

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Swimming with baby..

How old would you say your baby should be before you could take them swimming with you in the sea (talking about paddling...

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Convertible pram recommendations 4 wheels, tandem?

I’m going to have 2 under 2 (for a few months until my eldest turns 2) and I’m...

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Are cabbage leaves still used to relieve engorged ...

Are cabbage leaves still used to relieve engorged breasts from Breastfeeding? This was quite popular years ago and gave...

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Partner struggling to bond with a new baby

Has anyone else had a partner who is struggling to bond with your new baby?

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Any suggestions to deal with toddler rivalry?

Any suggestions for dealing with toddler rivalry (nephews / nieces / siblings) when a new baby entered your household?

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