When we first brought Ali home, she was a pretty easy baby. However, she's always shown some high maintenance traits. Like her mother, she's a super slow eater. It takes a good 45 minutes to feed her because she either fights it or falls asleep during feedings. She also won't keep a wet diaper on and will cry until we change it. Go figure... I guess she is my child. Payback, huh?
Recently, Ali has decided that she will no longer sleep in her cradle or the newborn napper in her pack and play. She's moved on to only sleeping in her bouncer on high speed with someone manually bouncing it, but hey we'll do whatever works. I guess we'll be stocking up on batteries!
Sometimes this child just wants to be carried. But sometimes I need both of my hands. The sling has proven to be a good solution. I wasn't really sure whether I was really going to use it, but the sling has become a lifesaver.
It sure is a good thing I think Ali is cute or I'd be really mad at her sometimes. Before I had Ali, I always said I would know and acknowledge it if my kid wasn't cute, but I would still love her. I think I was wrong. I now think that God makes all parents think their child is cute. Otherwise, it would be tough to get through this stage.
3 comments:
Cindy, hang in there! If you ever need to chat give me a call - I am right there with you on the "mad" and "frustrated"...although when things are good - I melt with a smile or a laugh!
Cindy I think you look great! And this sling is very cute and looks quite handy. I bet you are doing a fabulous job mama!
Being a mother is the hardest job, hands down! I'm sure you have heard this a hundred times already, but it does get easier and soon these days will be a blur. For now, just take it one day (or hour) at a time. Hang in there, you are doing a fantastic job!
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