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Parent's Sleep Struggles: A Decade of Parenthood Challenges

1/5/2026

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Story summary

A parent reflects on the challenges they faced nearly 11 years ago after bringing their newborn home.
The child disliked the baby carrier and preferred sleeping upright on a person.
The child was frequently awake during the early morning hours.
The parent struggled with sleep because of the child's demands and their own difficulty napping.

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Story summary

A parent reflects on the challenges they faced nearly 11 years ago after bringing their newborn home.
The child disliked the baby carrier and preferred sleeping upright on a person.
The child was frequently awake during the early morning hours.
The parent struggled with sleep because of the child's demands and their own difficulty napping.