Hi, my name is Michele and I am a full time Sahm of 3. A little about me: I dabble in freelance makeup artistry and am obsessed with photography. I have a passion for fashion and interior design. The most important thing, for me, in my life was to become a Mom. This past year was one of our most challenging thus far! Growing from a family of four to five was big, ok....maybe not big...it was HUGE!! We moved from Atlanta, Ga, three years ago to Tampa, Fl. It was a very big transition for our family. My hubby started a new job and so our journey began. My three littles are my whole world! Aidan is 10. Aidan loves soccer and has played competitively since he was 7. He has enough energy for 2 kids so playing soccer has helped to tame, "some" of that energy! Ava is 6, my little free spirit. She loves to dress up and has the kindest heart....loves all animals, (even frogs and snakes) yes, SNAKES! Liam is 10 months, and is our little prince. He loves exploring and would rather be outside all day! There is just this one thing......Liam is our worst sleeper....EVER! I am breast feeding exclusively and have been since birth. He still wakes every 2-3 hrs. And sometimes more often, to nurse. I am beyond exhausted, frustrated, overwhelmed, you name it! Did I mention, exhausted?? OH! And the hubs travels 85% of the time!! Therefore, he is now in our bed!
Something I always swore would never happen. His naps have improved somewhat, but I am afraid to leave him alone in our bed so I end up resting with him. He has always associated breastfeeding with sleeping and at this point, I don't see this changing! I know I need to transition him to his crib....but he seems to need me so much! He has severe separation anxiety, even if my husband holds him and tries to comfort him....he will cry/scream until he is in my arms! I honestly don't know where to begin. Even sleeping in our bed is not enough, he wakes often as soon as I put him down, and climbs on me and lays his head over my heart. It literally, is the sweetest gesture .....but this Mama can't sleep!
Something I always swore would never happen. His naps have improved somewhat, but I am afraid to leave him alone in our bed so I end up resting with him. He has always associated breastfeeding with sleeping and at this point, I don't see this changing! I know I need to transition him to his crib....but he seems to need me so much! He has severe separation anxiety, even if my husband holds him and tries to comfort him....he will cry/scream until he is in my arms! I honestly don't know where to begin. Even sleeping in our bed is not enough, he wakes often as soon as I put him down, and climbs on me and lays his head over my heart. It literally, is the sweetest gesture .....but this Mama can't sleep!
And for those of you who believe in CIO....I honestly am not a fan, however, we tried it, but I couldn't go past a week and he didn't get any better!
It is my wish to start a blog sometime soon and continue to chart, "The sleeping chronicles of Liam." I hope to hear back from you, Mama's! Any helpful tips or encouragement would be appreciated.;-)
Much love Xx,
(Ig) Lanamichele
(Ig) Lanamichele
Michele Moczarski
Michele Moczarski is a full time stay-at-home mother of three. She loves fashion and interior design and is a photographer and makeup artist. Follow Michele on Instagram @Lanamichele and look for her new blog, "The Sleeping Chronicles of Liam" coming soon.
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