I'm so mad right now

lemen99

My family was here for dinner.  Of course bed time approaches.  Andrew woke up early, was falling asleep in TOTS, was falling asleep reading before his bed, so we put him to bed. 

He SOBBED.  We gave him motrin, tylenol, and 1st dose of antibiotics for his sinus infection.  He sobbed like gagging style for 30 minutes.  (We tried b/c he NEEDS to sleep, and he has to put himself to sleep b/c it's the only thing he knows, even if I feel bad making him sob when he's sick.)

So after that we gave up and let him play an hour. 

The entire time my dad is like "oh you guys did this" and "oh he's just not tired" (um yes, he's so way beyond tired it's not even funny" and so many comments. I just want to cry.

 

Val&B0604

(((hugs)))  

L has been like that a lot lately, we've resorted to driving around the neighborhood and that gets her to sleep.   

MommaMcG

  I'm sorry.  That stinks.  I hate when family thinks they know more about our children than we do. 

My dad always says "Claire's just not tired" or "She's not going to sleep right now" when we try to put her down and she cries.  It's like they have forgotten the whole crying baby phase of their lives.  We are the parents now.  We know what's best for our kids. 

You and Ryan are doing a great job given the situation, so don't let it get you down.  Easier said than done though. 

lemen99

We put him in bed and he immediately fell asleep without crying this time at 8:30.  He should be okay until morning.  I'm not as upset about the fact that he's sick and so insanely difficult (it'll pass), but, I just hate how my Dad has all the answers and has to tell me everything every 2 seconds.  Which is especially annoying given my mom was more of the caretaker anyways.

Just like how he'll Google "side effects of Prilosec" and email them to me. I know he's just trying to help but grrrrrr.

 

 

jac*n*abe

(((hugs)))

You'd think our parents would remember how those types of comments made them feel (and how frustrating they can be) when they were raising us. ::sigh:: It's always parents, aunts, uncles and grandparents doubting our parenting skills that cut the deepest. I don't understand how they don't realize how their doubting us as parents hurts.

manda429

I can totally commiserate after my dad's visit last week.  (((HUGS))) 

lemen99

I forgot to say - - he is *insistent* that is problem is that he's afraid of the dark.  You know, like the last time he had a sinus infection and was also afraid of the dark.  Dammit.

KarlaRN

I'm sorry Kathy, that sucks!

amstep

lemen99:

I forgot to say - - he is *insistent* that is problem is that he's afraid of the dark.  You know, like the last time he had a sinus infection and was also afraid of the dark.  Dammit.

I am definitely NOT laughing at the situation, because I totally feel your pain.  But I am definitely laughing at your dad's reasoning.  LMAO.  Every time I get a sinus infection now, I'm going to tell myself I'm just afraid of the dark!  

uofibabe

I'm right there with you ..... I HATE IT WHEN PEOPLE SAY SH*T ABOUT HE'S JUST NOT TIRED.......ummm I know when my kid is tired so shut the h*ll up!!!  

beccaboo605

I'm pregnant with my first now and hoping that people aren't going to constantly nag me about my child and how to care for him/her. When I need advice, I have every intention of asking for it. Otherwise, I hope I'm left well enough alone to learn from experience and become a good mother because I'm putting my effort into it because I care and love my child.

Honestly, Do people not think you care and love them enough or know that you know what you're doing? YOU know YOUR child better than anyone anyways. My heart goes out to you. I hope your dad learns to back off. HAs your mom not said anything to defend what you're doing in the caring of your child? Perhaps there may come a time when you need to be honest with your dad about the things he says and how it makes you feel.

Parents should encourage their kids, but not be constantly butting into their lives with they have their own children.