If you're a mom who's been up multiple times a night with a little one who won't sleep, you’re not alone. Just ask my previous client Laura. She and her husband were dealing with some serious sleep struggles with their son, who was waking up 2-3 times every night—and staying awake for over an hour at each wake-up! And during the day? His naps were all over the place with no consistency or schedule whatsoever.

The kicker? Laura’s son had a major bottle association. He could only fall asleep if he had a bottle in hand, which made the whole bedtime routine even more tricky.
Sound familiar? Yeah, it was a rough time for Laura’s family. Their sleep troubles started during the 4-month sleep regression and just kept getting worse. After three months of sleepless nights, Laura finally hit her breaking point: "I had been considering a sleep consultant for a while, but I thought we should be able to figure it out on our own.
But after one long, exhausting night around 3am, I knew we needed help. That’s when I reached out."
Why She Decided to Get Help
Like many parents, Laura wasn’t sure if a sleep consultant was the answer. But when she Googled sleep consultants in her area, she found me (Desiree) —and I had tons of glowing reviews. "We read through your reviews, and we could see that you had helped a lot of families. We felt like if anyone could help us, it would be someone with proven results," Laura said.
She knew that at this point, they needed expert help, and that’s when we got to work on making some changes that would make a real difference.
The Game-Changer: Working Together
After Laura committed to working with me, I analyzed the sleep data she provided along with her detailed intake form. The plan was delivered in a few short days, and we got on our first consult to discuss the changes. "It felt comfortable and so much more manageable than trying to figure it out ourselves," she said. I helped break the plan down into simple, clear steps so it never felt overwhelming.
What really worked for Laura and her husband, though, was how I explained why we were doing each step. “You helped us understand the reasoning behind everything, which made it easier to adjust when things didn’t go perfectly. And it was so reassuring knowing you were there to guide us through when we needed it,” Laura told me.

The Sleep Solutions that Really Worked
There were so many helpful coaching steps along the way, but Laura says two things made the biggest difference:
1. A Consistent Daytime Schedule
Getting their son on a regular nap schedule during the day worked wonders. Having that consistency helped him sleep better at night. "Once we established a routine, things started clicking," Laura said.
2. Breaking the Bottle Association
We also worked on slowly eliminating the bottle association, so her son didn’t rely on it to fall asleep. "That was a huge shift. He started sleeping better because he learned to self-soothe, and he’s way happier now that his sleep is more predictable!"
The Results: A Family That Finally Gets Rest
So, what does sleep look like for Laura now? So much better. Her son is now sleeping from 7:30pm to 6:30am like a champ. "He still wakes up once for a bottle, but it’s super quick—just 5-10 minutes—and then he’s back to sleep," Laura said. They’re planning to start night weaning soon, but for now, they're thrilled with how things are going.
And during the day? "He naps like a champ!" she said. With better sleep at night and naps during the day, the whole family is feeling more rested and energized. "The whole family, including baby, is so much happier. We all have the stamina to take on each day. It’s been a game-changer."
What Laura Wishes She Knew Sooner
Looking back, Laura says she wasn’t totally sold on the idea of a sleep consultant at first. “I wasn’t sure that a sleep consultant could really make a difference,” she admitted. “But I was so wrong! That moment of exhaustion really changed everything for us. It made such a huge impact on our parenting journey.”
Now, Laura feels like she has a toolkit to keep her son’s sleep on track as he grows. “We’ve learned so many tools and strategies that will help us as he gets older. We’re not just getting through this stage—we’re setting up good habits for the future.”

Takeaway: Don’t Wait for Exhaustion to Take Over
If you’re struggling with your little one’s sleep and feel like you’ve tried everything, know this: you don’t have to do it alone. Working with a sleep consultant can feel like a total game-changer, just like it did for Laura. Don’t wait for that moment of desperation—take action now to get the sleep you and your baby both needs.
If you’re ready to make some positive changes to your baby’s sleep (and your own!), I’d love to help.
If you’re ready to make some positive changes to your baby’s sleep (and your own!), I’d love to help. Reach out to me today by filling out this form: Contact Me. Happy snoozing! 🌙✨

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