I feel out of control. When someone asks me what Dax's nap schedule is like I honestly can't really answer it. It changes daily. Someone please tell me this isn't my fault. (Please don't comment if you think that it is.)
Dax is almost five months old. He's huge. Bigger than the 10 month old & the 8 month old & the 12 month old at the mom's group I joined. One pound less than the 14 month old. Someone please tell me this isn't my fault. (Please don't comment if you think that it is.)
Dax likes to be around a ton of people. He likes chaos. I don't. I like it quiet. I like a select group of people; good company or no company is my motto. Someone please tell me I'm not going to screw him up for life if I don't run around all day looking for things to do. (Please don't comment if you think that it will).
Sometimes when I've had a long tiring day with him, I put him in the sling and walk around the living room and watch reality television I've saved on the DVR. Sometimes he watches too. Someone please tell me I'm not going be the cause of a future case of ADHD or some kind of skewed personality disorder that thinks all people are rich and glamorous and snobby. (Please don't comment if you think that it will.)
With love,
P.S. If I don't get any comments, I'm probably going to lock myself in the closet.
13 comments:
you are totally normal!
and your baby being big? you're breastfeeding him, right? he eats when he's hungry? don't worry about it!
my kids napped in their carseats all the time, and i put them in the crib too. also, normal.
that whole "schedule" thing will come more naturally when he's a few months older. for now, just go with the flow.
and TV? my oldest son has probably seen every episode of "three's company"...
YOU ARE DOING GREAT.
you are doing a wonderful job. your son is healthy and loved-and it's all your fault: )
Dude, first of all I love that he is big for his age. In order to be a pro athlete you really need some God given genetic gifts these days so let's keep that going! 2nd I also believe his "schedule" will normalize as he gets older and if it doesn't then yeah it's probably our fault...jk! It will all work out. We can always get a bigger car seat if all else fails...man the jokes are just flyin out of me today :)
I don't know much about babies, but I don't want you to crawl in the closet. The baby is cute & healthy and every baby I know is wayyy bigger than they're "supposed" to be. I grew up with unlimited TV and all I do now is read books & knit so he'll be ok ;)
You're doing great! I have put my baby in front of the TV for an hour in his carseat because I needed him to just be quiet and let me be for a bit. And he will be fine, too. We don't do these things every day. Babies can handle a lot. And what exactly is the difference between that and putting them in front of the washing machine? My baby is a giant as well. We do what we do because we just need to stay sane while doing the best we can. It's important to remember to be kind to yourself as well.
As for a schedule, I'm terrible at it. All three of my children only got onto a schedule when they started going to the creche a couple of days a week. Charlie started going a week ago, and the other five days of the week I just mimic what they wrote in his booklet. Ta-da! If you would like to copy it too send me an e-mail!
Anyway - you're doing great. If there's one thing I've learned with my three children, it's that as long as they get food occasionally and love all the time, they will be fine.
I think you're doing just fine! As long as you give him tons of love and support he'll be a perfect man one day :)
You are doing a great job. I used to always do the car seat thing. They take forever to get on a schedule. Carsyn isn't really on one and he is 9 1/2 months old. Him and Dustyn watch a lot of tv. You are really doing wonderful. You are an awesome mom.
awwww....you guys are awesome. thanks for all of your support. I really have felt overwhelmed lately. and sometimes it's good to just know 'it's all right it's all right it's all right.' ya know?
I'm so glad I read this!
My baby boy is two months old and is 16 lbs. He's gained 8 lbs since birth and is as big as a lot of six month olds. Oh well, he's healthy---I have to say that it makes me happy that you have a big baby too :)
My baby's ony a couple months old, but he's all over the place. Yesterday he was pretty much awake all day and today's he's been sleeping all day.
And, I've been watching "The Office" and "The Bachelor" episodes for a lot of my maternity leave.
So, I going to say that you're doing a great job :) Good luck, and thanks for the comment :)
I can so relate. We have no nap schedule. I do whatever works that day. She'll nap in her car seat or my arms. I've never tried putting the car seat in the crib, does that help transition? Oh, and yes, my kiddo watches TV with me sometimes too. So I'm right there with you.
i can say that I THINK the carseat in the crib is a good transition. one) it's a more back-like angle when the carseat is not attached to the stroller and two) he seems to be doing better! he will only sleep for 40 mins. sans carseat in crib. With carseat in crib? 3 hours. so he's kind of in his crib right? lol.....
i always have monitor on for safety. and i think it makes him feel safe to be in his preferred sleeping spot (the carseat) while in a place we WANT him to sleep. Eventually when we get rid of carseat (soon right?!), hopefully he'll have good vibes in the crib!
But ultimately, isn't it pretty obvious i have no idea teehheee?!
This totally cracked me up because this is how every mom thinks (or is it just me)?! - Don't answer that.
I hope to have Dex (mine) and Dax (yours) meet one of these days.
Ha! Stop living my life! Seriously, we are the ONLY normal ones.
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