How moms can sleep more

You don’t know how ungrateful you are when it comes to long and peaceful sleep until you have a baby.

It’s almost magical how you remember every time you took your sleeping hours for granted, how silly you were to binge watch a tv show till 4 AM instead of sleeping. But now that we have experienced loss of sleep due to mommy duties, we have become wiser, as we now appreciate a good night sleep, an afternoon nap, or any time we can use to rest our bodies, eyes, and minds.

And let me tell you something – sleeping is not overrated and those seven to eight hours of dozing off do make miracles for our entire health, well-being, and mood — which is of course very important as we take care of our families.

Regenerate, recover, rest, relax

Why we love to sleep so much is the question I always ask myself, and now that I got my new mattress, I think I found the answer. It’s because there is almost nothing better in the world than laying down on a mattress that’s made to meet all your needs, cuddle your frame, give you the sweet cooling you need so much, and allow you to fall asleep without the need to re-adjust over and over again.

Your cells regenerate, your mind rests, and you get to dream things that aren’t happening in reality… I can go on and on with my list why we love to sleep, but above all, I think it’s because now that we have a family, less time and more obligations, we love it because we aren’t able to nap whenever we feel like napping.

We decided to purchase a new mattress from an online store; we got our nolahmattresscoupons.com – discount codes and invested our money in a bed that showed us that we made the right purchase from the moment we lied on it.

First of all, its cover is immensely soft and breathable, and I noticed that it doesn’t make you feel sweaty and uncomfortable even after a while. The firmness is just ideal because the memory foam sinks well under my body and makes me feel hugged. I tend to sleep in various positions, and I toss a lot, which means I genuinely need excellent support no matter what position I sleep in.

My first impression was that I can lie wherever I want on the bed (in the middle or near the edges) and still, it won’t lose its shape and will not drop under my weight.

The freedom to move as much as I want

The thing that’s super important when you are getting a new bed (and it was only now that we’ve learned) is that you need a mattress with excellent motion transfer. As I said, I toss and turn, and that can be annoying for the mister, especially when he’s almost asleep. Now, he doesn’t complain anymore, and it’s nice to be able to move whenever you want without hearing mumbling from his side.

Kidding aside, but the memory foam really won’t allow any motion transfer, and you can even jump, and still, the bed remains steady. Plus, it takes the shape of my body, and it feels like custom made.

Just nap together

So, having a new mattress that has all the properties we’ve been looking for, makes my love for sleep and naps even bigger. It’s my favorite place in my home and makes me feel rested and regenerated with fewer hours of sleep. There is no more waking up in the middle of the night to get rid of the covers, or because my back hurts.

I wake up well rested, without any pain in my back or muscles. It’s large enough to welcome us both, but there is still room for cuddling and napping for the entire family.

Till next post!

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No More Tossing and Turning: 4 Tips for Improving Your Sleep as a Mom

Being a mom can get you sleep deprived, but still there are times when you CAN already rest from mommy duties and can already sleep, yet you cannot just doze off. Getting a good night’s sleep is really important for moms to feel at their best, and it is vital to helping your body function properly, too. Most people (including tired mothers) however, do experience times when they find it hard to get to sleep, wake frequently in the night, or simply can’t get that well-rested feeling that comes with quality sleep. If you have a problem with chronic insomnia rather than occasional sleeplessness, the best thing to do is talk to your doctor. However, if you are experiencing sleep problems from time to time, these tips can help encourage good, relaxing sleep.

Make Your Room As Comfortable As Possible

Lots of things can interfere with sleep, including light, noise, being too hot or cold, or simply not being able to get comfortable in bed. If any of these are a problem in your room, you should look to address them as they could be the source of your sleep troubles. Get comfortable bed linen, look at ways to block out light, and consider using earplugs or a white noise machine if you can’t stop the noise.  If your mattress is uncomfortable, it’s also worth upgrading to a new model.  This won’t just help you sleep better, but will improve your health during the day as well.

Have a Routine

You may think having a bedtime is for children, however, getting into a nightly routine and going to bed around the same time can help signal to your body and mind that it is time to rest. Add something relaxing into your bedtime routine, like having a warm drink, reading for a while, watching something calming on TV, or taking a bath, to help you go to bed in an already calm state. Don’t try and switch gears from doing something energetic, stressful or very focused to resting – make sure you leave a good gap between working, exercising, or other more stimulating activities before bed. It is also best to avoid trying to sleep right after your main meal, as digestion can cause sleep disruption.

Avoid Alcohol, Cigarettes and Caffeine

Drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes and consuming caffeine during the evening can make it harder for you to fall asleep, and stay asleep.  Because of this, it’s best to avoid consuming them where possible.  You’ll also want to consider how late you eat your evening meal.  Eating a heavy meal late at night will cause your body to work overtime to digest it, and this too can make it hard for you to fall asleep.  Where possible, avoid eating large meals in the two to three hours before you go to bed.  If you do find you’re still hungry, eat a small snack such as a cracker and a glass of milk.

‘Reset’ if You Can’t Fall Asleep

If you can’t fall asleep, get up for five minutes and have a drink of water, use the bathroom, or perform some other minor task, then go back to bed. This can help you reset the act of going to bed, rather than feeling as if you have been lying awake for a long time.  If you still can’t sleep, get up and do something relaxing, such as reading.  Avoid electronic devices and entertainment devices like the television as the light these devices emit can make your brain feel like it’s time to wake up.  If this is a common problem, you may want to remove all electronic devices from the bedroom on a permanent basis.

Sleep problems can be very frustrating, but with these tips, you can look for ways to combat them and have more restful nights! Till next post!

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