I just dropped my phone on LO's head while he was sleeping. He woke up and started to cry so I stuck a paci in and cuddled with him. He's asleep again but I feel sooo bad. Can I damage his skull at this age?! (Irrational question)
I've dropped my phone on my LOs head and torso a few times. I'm sure your little guy is just fine, don't worry!!!
I just dropped my phone on LO's head while he was sleeping. He woke up and started to cry so I stuck a paci in and cuddled with him. He's asleep again but I feel sooo bad. Can I damage his skull at this age?! (Irrational question)
Well my husband straight up dropped the whole baby last night, does that make you feel better? He was trying to put her back in the rock and play and just misjudged where it was and down she went. She screamed for like 5 seconds but then was fine and went back to sleep.
When LO was maybe 1 or 2 weeks old, I was sleepily pulling a dirty onesie over her head. I stupidly wasn't thinking and used both hands, causing her to fall back onto the changing pad once the onesie came off. She bonked her head, and I freaked out. She didn't cry, but my tears were flowing. I felt guilty about that for a week.
Am I the only mom who takes videos and pics of my DS crying and pissed off ? I realized my whole phone was only sweet happy pics and that is just not realistic .
Am I the only mom who takes videos and pics of my DS crying and pissed off ? I realized my whole phone was only sweet happy pics and that is just not realistic .
Haha I posted pictures of my kid pissed and crying a couple days ago on the #whymykidiscrying thread.
@wsgjmw1 I feel like every video I've taken of S has involved crying in some way. But what I really find adorable is when all of a sudden her face crumples and she lets out the world's most pathetic little "wah" sound... it's so cute, but at the same time I feel bad that I find it cute!
@wsgjmw1 I feel like every video I've taken of S has involved crying in some way. But what I really find adorable is when all of a sudden her face crumples and she lets out the world's most pathetic little "wah" sound... it's so cute, but at the same time I feel bad that I find it cute!
The wah is so heartwrenching but adorable. It doesn't last, so video it if you can...and then obviously soothe.
I'm so tired these days that his wails haven't been waking me up in the middle of the night to feed him, even though he's sleeping 5 feet from me in the same room. Fortunately my husband has been getting up instead, changing him, then bringing him to me to feed.
DH was wearing LO around the house and I was headed out to run a couple of errands when I asked if he needed anything while I was out. He said, ummmm, I need to go to the bathroom what do I do? I had to contain my laughter and explained that he had three choices: 1) hold it and keep wearing her, 2) risk waking her up by taking her out of the carrier and put her in the bassinet while he goes to the bathroom, or 3) wear her while he goes to the bathroom. He was like oh. . . The look on his face when he realized that this is the shit I have to think about every day was priceless.
Needless to say, he REALLY needed to go the the bathroom when I returned an hour later.
DH was wearing LO around the house and I was headed out to run a couple of errands when I asked if he needed anything while I was out. He said, ummmm, I need to go to the bathroom what do I do? I had to contain my laughter and explained that he had three choices: 1) hold it and keep wearing her, 2) risk waking her up by taking her out of the carrier and put her in the bassinet while he goes to the bathroom, or 3) wear her while he goes to the bathroom. He was like oh. . . The look on his face when he realized that this is the shit I have to think about every day was priceless.
Needless to say, he REALLY needed to go the the bathroom when I returned an hour later.
Lolol. I don't know if my husband has ever pooped with a kid in the carrier, but he has definitely peed countless time- it's gotta be easier for them than for us!
Sometimes when I've recently fed LO and she starts screaming at me and acting like she's hungry I feel super guilty like I'm being forced into doing something I don't want to do as I unsnap my nursing bra. Makes me feel like a total emotional weirdo
I have discovered a few obstacles to baby's eternal daily happiness. The triggers seem to be:
My having to eat/ fix food while not nursing, or eating while not walking constantly around the house with baby in arms.
Me taking a nice warm shower, brushing teeth, or anything to do with the bathroom actually - alone without an audience or holding/rocking baby.
My expectation to drink a beverage at anything other than room temperature.
And the biggest offender I saved for last: Any of my attempts to sleep.
Baby has a built in sensor for any type of sleeping day or night, even if baby appears to be sleeping soundly if I actually attempt to transfer out of arms or baby backpack carrier (so I can get some sleep at night) then that isn't acceptable and baby will make that loudly known.
If I could only figure out how to eliminate those obviously annoying behaviors on my part then I think life would be easier for all of us in this household.
I have discovered the only obstacles to my toddler and baby's eternal daily happiness. These triggers for them are:
My having to eat/ fix food while not nursing, walking constantly around the house with baby in arms, or letting toddler eat all my snack/food.
Me taking a nice warm shower, brushing teeth, or anything to do with the bathroom actually - alone without an audience or holding a baby.
My expectation to drink a beverage at anything other than room temperature.
And the biggest offender I saved for last: Any of my attempts to sleep.
My wanting to nap during the day with baby on chest, while acceptable and preferred to baby is completely unacceptable to toddler as toddler rarely ever naps. And baby has a built in sensor for any type of sleeping day or night, even if baby appears to be sleeping soundly if I actually attempt to transfer out of arms or baby backpack carrier (so I can get some sleep at night) then that isn't acceptable and baby will make that loudly known.
If I could only figure out how to eliminate all of those obviously annoying behaviors on my part then I think life would be easier for all of us in this household.
Haha isn't that the truth. The only thing I would add to that list is adult conversation... It just can't happen. Unless I want all my children to have a meltdown. At the same time.
I have discovered the only obstacles to my toddler and baby's eternal daily happiness. These triggers for them are:
My having to eat/ fix food while not nursing, walking constantly around the house with baby in arms, or letting toddler eat all my snack/food.
Me taking a nice warm shower, brushing teeth, or anything to do with the bathroom actually - alone without an audience or holding a baby.
My expectation to drink a beverage at anything other than room temperature.
And the biggest offender I saved for last: Any of my attempts to sleep.
My wanting to nap during the day with baby on chest, while acceptable and preferred to baby is completely unacceptable to toddler as toddler rarely ever naps. And baby has a built in sensor for any type of sleeping day or night, even if baby appears to be sleeping soundly if I actually attempt to transfer out of arms or baby backpack carrier (so I can get some sleep at night) then that isn't acceptable and baby will make that loudly known.
If I could only figure out how to eliminate all of those obviously annoying behaviors on my part then I think life would be easier for all of us in this household.
Haha isn't that the truth. The only thing I would add to that list is adult conversation... It just can't happen. Unless I want all my children to have a meltdown. At the same time.
Any time I try to talk to another adult about anything my son repeatedly says, "What are you saying mama? What are you saying?" and if I don't acknowledge him he starts yelling "Mama! Mama! Talk to meeeeee!!" And then I drop kick him out the door oh wait only in my dreams.
I feel guilty feeding LO when I haven't showered in at least a day or I'm hot and sweaty. Feels like I'm giving her a dirty bottle. I can smell my sweaty pits and a gross odor between my boobs but I just stick her head in there anyway.
Also. DH just went to the grocery with LO feeling all Billy Bad Ass. He wants to make an omelette so he's going to the store and offered to take LO because he doesn't think running errands with her could be too hard. They weren't gone 5 min before he called me asking if I could bring out her diaper bag. He packed it before leaving but forgot it on the couch and remembered when he heard LO pooping from the backseat. He doesn't want to come in and get it himself because he'd have to turn off the car and bring her in too. Guess what buddy... That's part of the job. Who's such a bad ass now??
Also. DH just went to the grocery with LO feeling all Billy Bad Ass. He wants to make an omelette so he's going to the store and offered to take LO because he doesn't think running errands with her could be too hard. They weren't gone 5 min before he called me asking if I could bring out her diaper bag. He packed it before leaving but forgot it on the couch and remembered when he heard LO pooping from the backseat. He doesn't want to come in and get it himself because he'd have to turn off the car and bring her in too. Guess what buddy... That's part of the job. Who's such a bad ass now??
They definitely don't understand the struggle. My DH hasn't taken Adeline anywhere on his own yet. I can't wait!
Last night there wasn't a swaddle blanket within reach to tuck around LO in the RNP...so I used a clean dish towel. She slept 4.5 hours straight so whatever!
Last night there wasn't a swaddle blanket within reach to tuck around LO in the RNP...so I used a clean dish towel. She slept 4.5 hours straight so whatever!
I've used DH's dirty shirts as blankets before. It makes Ezra so happy so whatever!
I allow LO to sleep/hang out on his change pad on the floor. I watch him the whole time but he much prefers it to his crib.
I once put my son down for a nap on the changing pad at my in-laws house on Christmas... on the floor of the closet because all the rooms were too bright for him to fall asleep. He slept for 3 hours, which at 4 months old was like a miracle because he had been doing the 40 minute nap thing for like a month.
Ladies help me if I'm super off base with this....
I confess I don't totally get why some people expect moms to stay inside with LO for the first 2 months (my grandmother is one of them). I know the idea is to wait for vaccinations but I also know a couple anti vaccinators and their kids are 8+, they don't limit where they go, and they haven't become sick. This isn't to say I don't believe in vaccinations. I recognize they work because the majority of the heard is vaccinated. I just use anti vaccinators as evidence that the likely hood of your child contracting hepititis from Target is extremely low.
I confess I don't totally get why some people expect moms to stay inside with LO for the first 2 months (my grandmother is one of them).
This totally reminded me of my built in excuse. I still go places that I want to go. But having a baby is totally my excuse for not doing anything I don't want to do.
I mean might as well use the baby card since I worked 9+ months to get it and still work - even overnight. So I never feel bad about using it as baby is so young all baby really wants is milk & mom anyway.
So big family gathering of baby snatchers that is draining even in normal conditions? Nah. "Oh sorry, I can't make it because: baby."
I confess I don't totally get why some people expect moms to stay inside with LO for the first 2 months (my grandmother is one of them).
This totally reminded me of my built in excuse. I still go places that I want to go. But having a baby is totally my excuse for not doing anything I don't want to do.
I mean might as well use the baby card since I worked 9+ months to get it and still work - even overnight. So I never feel bad about using it as baby is so young all baby really wants is milk & mom anyway.
So big family gathering of baby snatchers that is draining even in normal conditions? Nah. "Oh sorry, I can't make it because: baby."
I used this as an excuse today to not bring baby to a baby shower. Truth is: I just wanted DH to spend 2.5 hours with baby and me be babyless for a few hours lol
Also, there were small children and elderly people there. Aka germ sacks.
I let LO sleep on me for a solid 45 mins before I put her down for the night. I tell my H it's to make sure she's in a deep enough sleep but that only takes 10, I really just love the snuggles.
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@bellodomani aww poor thing!! That is another fear of mine lol glad she's ok!
DS1: May 2016
DS2: Jan 2019
Baby #3 EDD: 6/18/24
phone was only sweet happy pics and that is just not realistic .
Eta: the hashtag
Fortunately my husband has been getting up instead, changing him, then bringing him to me to feed.
Needless to say, he REALLY needed to go the the bathroom when I returned an hour later.
The triggers seem to be:
My having to eat/ fix food while not nursing, or eating while not walking constantly around the house with baby in arms.
Me taking a nice warm shower, brushing teeth, or anything to do with the bathroom actually - alone without an audience or holding/rocking baby.
My expectation to drink a beverage at anything other than room temperature.
And the biggest offender I saved for last:
Any of my attempts to sleep.
Baby has a built in sensor for any type of sleeping day or night, even if baby appears to be sleeping soundly if I actually attempt to transfer out of arms or baby backpack carrier (so I can get some sleep at night) then that isn't acceptable and baby will make that loudly known.
If I could only figure out how to eliminate those obviously annoying behaviors on my part then I think life would be easier for all of us in this household.
DD: 05/14/16
DD: 05/14/16
I confess I don't totally get why some people expect moms to stay inside with LO for the first 2 months (my grandmother is one of them). I know the idea is to wait for vaccinations but I also know a couple anti vaccinators and their kids are 8+, they don't limit where they go, and they haven't become sick. This isn't to say I don't believe in vaccinations. I recognize they work because the majority of the heard is vaccinated. I just use anti vaccinators as evidence that the likely hood of your child contracting hepititis from Target is extremely low.
DD: 05/14/16
I mean might as well use the baby card since I worked 9+ months to get it and still work - even overnight. So I never feel bad about using it as baby is so young all baby really wants is milk & mom anyway.
So big family gathering of baby snatchers that is draining even in normal conditions? Nah. "Oh sorry, I can't make it because: baby."
Also, there were small children and elderly people there. Aka germ sacks.