This perhaps is the weirdest (and grossest) blog titles I have ever written, but that is life for me right now.

I believe that you should write about life - the real and authentic version. And since my son was born about 2 weeks ago, infant cries and poopy diapers are again apart of my reality.

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What Is Baby Fog?

My wife and I have been experiencing something we call baby fog. As best as I can tell, this is something that is common for mommas and papas who have newborns. Baby fog describes the zombie-like state of parents with new babies. They are pretty good at going through the motions, but sometimes they don't know how they got was point A to point B.

It describes parents who have glazed over eyes due to sleep deprivation and the overwhelming feeling of responsibility parents feel as they strive to provide for and protect the newest members of their family.

So What Is The Story Behind This Post Title?

One of the first nights after our little guy was born, I picked him up to soothe him. He was crying and my first reaction was to get him to stop. Swaying side-to-side with a slight bounce in my step came back like it was second nature for me. I started singing and shushing. It felt like I tried everything, but nothing worked!

And even when she was tired, my wife focused her maternal wisdom and said, "Have you checked his diaper yet?"

I was so tired I couldn't answer, but in my mind, I was yelling a big, fat NOPE!

I was so focused on the symptoms of the problem (the crying), I forgot to figure out what the actual problem was. (the poopy diaper). The crying was overwhelming, and I was stuck in the baby fog.

Are There Other Types Of Fog?

You bet there is. The fog can come in all shapes and sizes, some expected and some not.

• I can get so focused on financial problems that I forget to balance my budget, examine my expenses, and save for an unexpected life event.
• I can get so focused on broken relationships that I forget to practice healthy communication, offer forgiveness, and practice patience.
• I can get so focused on professional underachievement that I forget to learn new skills, develop existing ones, and look for new opportunities.
• I can get so focused on a slow growing Steem blog that I forget to engage other content creators, proofread my posts, and let distractions prevent future growth.

The fog is real! Sometimes we have to reopen our eyes and reevaluate our circumstances to see what the real problems are.

Sometimes we have to get past the generic, overarching "problem" and start focusing on manageable action steps that help us overcome life's obstacles and challenges.

Sometimes You Have To Stop Focusing On The Baby's Cry And Start Smelling The Poop

I don't know where you are at in life right now. I don't know your deepest, darkest secrets or your most paralyzing fears.

But I do understand how easy it is to get distracted by the noise. I understand how easy it is to complain about life and not work towards creating a better life. I understand that taking the first few steps is incredibly hard but well worth it in the end.

So get out there. Take a stand. Take the​ first step. And then take another one and another one.

I Want To Hear From You

1. Have you ever experienced baby fog?
2. Is there something else in your life that seems a bit clouded?
3. What steps are you taking to find a proper solution to your problem?

Thanks for stopping by. I look forward to hearing from you.

@SumatraNate