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Midnight Messages for New Mommies – FREE Printable!

Midnight Messages - FREE Printable notes with hilarious quotes from baby for the middle of the night diaper changes. Best Baby Shower Gift!

If you have ever had a new baby in your Happy Home, you are probably familiar with the fact that your evenings are no longer reserved for sleeping.

In fact, babies don’t really care what time it is and often decide to do their most massive blowouts in the middle of the night.

Waking up at 12, 3 and 6 to change a poop (or hose down a crib) is no picnic, people.

So, in effort to keep new moms and dads from questioning their decision to even have children, I created a series of encouraging and humorous messages that attach to diapers meant only to be used for those midnight changes.

midnight messages1.jpgmidnight messages2.jpgSome of the messages are funny, some are inspiring, and all of them are intended to make the new mom and dad feel a whole lot better about being awake when NO ONE ELSE IS.

midnight messages3.jpgmidnight messages4.jpgmidnight messages5.jpgmidnight messages6.jpgmidnight messages7.jpgI included a simple FREE Printable in this post if you would like to give the gift of encouragement and humor to a set of new parents in your own world.

Print the cards (there are a total of 32), cut out, attach to diapers (I used some cute Washi Tape), throw in a gift bag or basket and let them know they can only use those diapers in the wee hours.

This makes a super creative gift on the fly for a new baby hospital visit or baby shower.

And who knows???  It just might be the very thing that helps a new mama get through that first month. 😉

Get your FREE Printable Midnight Messages HERE!

Happy Midnight Message-ing! 🙂

**Need another great baby shower gift?  Try my New Mommy Survival Kit HERE!**

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Julie Brasington is a Preschool Director, wife of a South Florida Worship Pastor and mom of 3 boys. She writes at Happy Home Fairy where you can find easy craft ideas, FREE printables, simple recipes, holiday fun, thoughts on raising kids, and encouragement for moms.

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15 Comments

  1. Leni

    April 27, 2014 at 6:57 pm

    You are so incredibly thoughtful, Julie, and so funny! Love this post and your warm heart!

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  2. Jadie

    April 28, 2014 at 1:32 am

    Such a cute idea love it!!!

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  3. Wonder Mom

    April 28, 2014 at 9:17 am

    This is an AWESOMELY encourage gift for a newbie parent! You ROCK!!!!

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  4. Mary R. White

    April 29, 2014 at 9:21 am

    These midnight messages lift the heart!!
    Thank you, thank you!

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  5. Kristie

    June 9, 2014 at 8:36 pm

    What a great idea! I can’t wait to gift this to my sister in law who’s expecting!

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      June 9, 2014 at 9:26 pm

      Kristie – she will LOVE it! Have fun!

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  6. Lynn

    June 17, 2014 at 12:29 pm

    Wow! This is so cute & awesome! Can’t wait to include this in my diaper cake to my friend who’s expecting!! Thank you!

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      June 18, 2014 at 8:33 pm

      Lynn – I am SO happy you liked this printable! I know she will love it! 🙂

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  7. brooke

    December 31, 2014 at 2:32 pm

    omystinkingosh!!:D

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  8. Erin

    December 9, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    I love your thoughtfulness and your sense of humor! I laughed so hard reading these that I cried. The notes will definitely bring a smile to the face of tired parents. What a blessing! Thank you for sharing these.

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  9. Kelly Ziegler

    August 23, 2018 at 11:09 pm

    I am actually using this gift for a 4th time mom. She doesn’t need much…but just diapers seemed boring. This makes it so much more fun. Love it!!

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    • Happy Home Fairy

      September 15, 2018 at 7:40 pm

      That makes me so happy!!!

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  10. Rebecca M

    September 27, 2018 at 2:18 pm

    Amazing!

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  11. Patti

    September 11, 2019 at 11:01 am

    Hi! Great idea! Question though… What type of tape did you use to on the note for the diaper?

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  12. Cari

    July 19, 2022 at 6:06 pm

    Looking forward to using these for a baby shower this Saturday. My dad was cracking up when I read them to him. I now have to call my brother. They love bathroom humor.

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3. My children don’t love to see me bedridden, but they love that they have been able to eat nuggets, pizza, and fries for 2 weeks.

4. When you can’t sleep because of pain or wild imagination that is not helpful, put on worship music.

5. A good prayer to pray, “Show me the depth of my need for You and shatter my self-sufficiency. Change my mindset so that prayer becomes my first response in every situation. May I seek You in all things. Help me to put all my hope in You...”

6. Hold on to a sense of humor. Or find someone to get you laughing. Even though it will hurt to laugh. You need to not take it all so seriously!

7. God’s people are so precious. People showed up on our doorstep with lasagnas, flowers, sandwiches, Uber Eats gift cards, and one dear soul even sent her cleaning ladies to our house to undo the damage of mama being down for days on end. Whenever I was tempted to despair, someone would text or bring by some freshly cut fruit. The message here is don’t ask, just do > because every act of kindness reminded me of Who is in charge.

8. When hard times come, lean into gratitude instead of fussiness and resistance. Thank your husband for carrying everything while you’re down, thank your community for carrying you to Jesus, thank the Lord for being present in all circumstances with a plan for your good and His glory. There is a reason God tells us in the Bible to do all things without complaining or disputing-so that you. will. shine. It’s not easy, but the reward is GREAT. I want the world to see Jesus shining in me in my adversity. Doesn’t mean you can’t cry and admit that what you are facing is so very difficult, but this can be done with a surrendered heart. This is the new assignment. Accept it, receive it as something that is from a loving Father. Look for the provisions along the way. You will go from strength to strength. Move forward with hope. He’s got you!

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🌴 I love palm trees. 🌴 

They don’t break in storms - they bend *with* the storm. ⛈️ (John 16:33)

They stay green all year round. 💚 (Psalm 92:14)

They grow best when it’s hot. ☀️ (Jeremiah 17:8)

They produce good fruit to be a blessing to others. 🥥 (Galatians 5:22-23)

They point straight up to heaven, reminding us of the goal. ⬆️ (Philippians 3:20)

Their branches are symbolic of victory. 🌿 (John 12, Revelation 7)

Go and be like a palm tree today! 🏝️🙌🏻🤩

“The righteous will flourish like the palm tree…” Psalm 92:12
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🌴 I love palm trees. 🌴 They don’t break in storms - they bend *with* the storm. ⛈️ (John 16:33) They stay green all year round. 💚 (Psalm 92:14) They grow best when it’s hot. ☀️ (Jeremiah 17:8) They produce good fruit to be a blessing to others. 🥥 (Galatians 5:22-23) They point straight up to heaven, reminding us of the goal. ⬆️ (Philippians 3:20) Their branches are symbolic of victory. 🌿 (John 12, Revelation 7) Go and be like a palm tree today! 🏝️🙌🏻🤩 “The righteous will flourish like the palm tree…” Psalm 92:12
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☀️Annual happy place week!☀️

The boys are trying to shoot me with water guns while I sit by the pool. The moon is a sweet bright spot in the night sky. A couple just rode by on the Broadwalk with music and extravagant lights on their bikes. The wind is gently moving the palm tree branches. Zion has a case of late night giggles. Noah is eating 3 scoops of ice cream from the Ben and Jerry’s shop and I am wishing this night will never end!

Thank you for another magical week, Hollywood. 🫶🏻 We will be counting down the days until next year!

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☀️Annual happy place week!☀️ The boys are trying to shoot me with water guns while I sit by the pool. The moon is a sweet bright spot in the night sky. A couple just rode by on the Broadwalk with music and extravagant lights on their bikes. The wind is gently moving the palm tree branches. Zion has a case of late night giggles. Noah is eating 3 scoops of ice cream from the Ben and Jerry’s shop and I am wishing this night will never end! Thank you for another magical week, Hollywood. 🫶🏻 We will be counting down the days until next year! 🌴☀️💕🌴☀️💕🌴☀️💕🌴
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One of these amazing boys made me a thoughtful card and gave me a small box of chocolates.

One of these amazing boys made me a special edition of his homemade comic strips in honor of Mother’s Day.

And one of these amazing boys patted my stomach during the sermon at church and whispered, “I think there’s a baby in there.”

😂🫠😂🫠😂

Happy Mother’s Day! 

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One of these amazing boys made me a thoughtful card and gave me a small box of chocolates. One of these amazing boys made me a special edition of his homemade comic strips in honor of Mother’s Day. And one of these amazing boys patted my stomach during the sermon at church and whispered, “I think there’s a baby in there.” 😂🫠😂🫠😂 Happy Mother’s Day! 💕🫶🏻🌷💕🫶🏻🌷
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We are celebrating that because of the cross we have the unwavering favor of God. Because of the cross we are pursued daily by God’s perfect love, we are offered forgiveness and freedom, and we are equipped with the hope of the Holy Spirit. Thank you, Jesus! 

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Things I’ve learned from breaking my tailbone >>

1. It is possible to wear only 4 outfits in 2 weeks.

2. God is more concerned with developing character and deep roots than about our physical comfort.

3. My children don’t love to see me bedridden, but they love that they have been able to eat nuggets, pizza, and fries for 2 weeks.

4. When you can’t sleep because of pain or wild imagination that is not helpful, put on worship music.

5. A good prayer to pray, “Show me the depth of my need for You and shatter my self-sufficiency. Change my mindset so that prayer becomes my first response in every situation. May I seek You in all things. Help me to put all my hope in You...”

6. Hold on to a sense of humor. Or find someone to get you laughing. Even though it will hurt to laugh. You need to not take it all so seriously!

7. God’s people are so precious. People showed up on our doorstep with lasagnas, flowers, sandwiches, Uber Eats gift cards, and one dear soul even sent her cleaning ladies to our house to undo the damage of mama being down for days on end. Whenever I was tempted to despair, someone would text or bring by some freshly cut fruit. The message here is don’t ask, just do > because every act of kindness reminded me of Who is in charge.

8. When hard times come, lean into gratitude instead of fussiness and resistance. Thank your husband for carrying everything while you’re down, thank your community for carrying you to Jesus, thank the Lord for being present in all circumstances with a plan for your good and His glory. There is a reason God tells us in the Bible to do all things without complaining or disputing-so that you. will. shine. It’s not easy, but the reward is GREAT. I want the world to see Jesus shining in me in my adversity. Doesn’t mean you can’t cry and admit that what you are facing is so very difficult, but this can be done with a surrendered heart. This is the new assignment. Accept it, receive it as something that is from a loving Father. Look for the provisions along the way. You will go from strength to strength. Move forward with hope. He’s got you!

“Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12
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Things I’ve learned from breaking my tailbone >> 1. It is possible to wear only 4 outfits in 2 weeks. 2. God is more concerned with developing character and deep roots than about our physical comfort. 3. My children don’t love to see me bedridden, but they love that they have been able to eat nuggets, pizza, and fries for 2 weeks. 4. When you can’t sleep because of pain or wild imagination that is not helpful, put on worship music. 5. A good prayer to pray, “Show me the depth of my need for You and shatter my self-sufficiency. Change my mindset so that prayer becomes my first response in every situation. May I seek You in all things. Help me to put all my hope in You...” 6. Hold on to a sense of humor. Or find someone to get you laughing. Even though it will hurt to laugh. You need to not take it all so seriously! 7. God’s people are so precious. People showed up on our doorstep with lasagnas, flowers, sandwiches, Uber Eats gift cards, and one dear soul even sent her cleaning ladies to our house to undo the damage of mama being down for days on end. Whenever I was tempted to despair, someone would text or bring by some freshly cut fruit. The message here is don’t ask, just do > because every act of kindness reminded me of Who is in charge. 8. When hard times come, lean into gratitude instead of fussiness and resistance. Thank your husband for carrying everything while you’re down, thank your community for carrying you to Jesus, thank the Lord for being present in all circumstances with a plan for your good and His glory. There is a reason God tells us in the Bible to do all things without complaining or disputing-so that you. will. shine. It’s not easy, but the reward is GREAT. I want the world to see Jesus shining in me in my adversity. Doesn’t mean you can’t cry and admit that what you are facing is so very difficult, but this can be done with a surrendered heart. This is the new assignment. Accept it, receive it as something that is from a loving Father. Look for the provisions along the way. You will go from strength to strength. Move forward with hope. He’s got you! “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.” Romans 12:12
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