Welcome back to The Night Feed, your cosy, honest companion for the sleepless hours of new motherhood.This week’s unpaid sponsor: Fireworks.Because nothing says “relax, the baby’s finally asleep” quite like a 45-minute pyrotechnic display - happy Bonfire Night fellow parents 🫠In this episode, I dive into:🌕 Full Moon Energy – Does the moon really mess with our moods and sleep? I break down the science and the feels; from studies on melatonin to why midwives swear by “busier nights.”🦷 Teething Talk – From fridge-cold toys to amber necklaces, we explore what works, what doesn’t, and what’s actually safe.💔 Losing Friends After Baby – A moving letter from listener Hannah in Bristol on how motherhood changed her friendships, and learning to find new, deeper connections.🚗 Car Cheat Code – The unexpected sound that instantly calms a crying baby during car meltdowns (hint: it’s not The Happy Song).👶 “I’m With the Boomers on This One” – A hilarious thread of mum opinions that might just restore your sanity:Babies need socks.Crying doesn’t equal trauma.Not every toy has to be wooden and beige.It’s okay if you fed your baby from a jar.🎄 What’s Trending: Elf on the Shelf season is coming: brace yourselves.🫶 Self-Care Reminder: Lower the bar, and call it self-care.Sometimes the most nurturing thing you can do is let the laundry sit, eat toast for dinner, and stop trying to be the “old you.”✨ Quote of the Week:“When you stop chasing the version of you before motherhood, you finally meet the stronger, softer version you were meant to become.”Keep your emails coming to
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