First time I've had to do this all summer...

clw617 · August 2013

I called DH and asked if he could come home from work. DS has been miserable all day. I posted earlier about his stuffy nose. Well he wasn't eating either. He's never refused the boob -- ever in his 11.5 weeks. He wouldn't even attempt to latch, just laid there crying/screaming. I tried the other boob, I tried taking a break and coming back later, I tried different holds, he wasn't having it. He's had wet diapers and plenty of tears all day, no fever. I don't know. It's just one of those days. And it got to a point where I needed help and didn't have anyone else I could call.

We did the saline drops and nasal aspirator thing. And now DH is giving him a bottle which took a few tries, but he's finally taking it. Meanwhile, I'm sitting here pumping (and eating pretzel M&Ms because it's been stressing me out).

No real point to this post other than to say just when you think you're on a good roll or have a good routine going... man those babies will throw you a curveball.

MOMama987 · August 2013

I just want to say kudos to you for asking for help. Sometimes that's the hardest thing to do. I hope LO feels better. And enjoy those M&Ms, mama. Sounds like you deserve 'em today.

helenkayj · August 2013

I agree with pp!!! Good job asking for help.

kmcd23 · August 2013

Yup, good for you! I asked dh to go in late and come home early yesterday for the first time. I didn't trust myself with a fever.

Nothing wrong with asking for help when you need it!

CNJ4EVA · August 2013

AllisonO78 said:
I just want to say kudos to you for asking for help. Sometimes that's the hardest thing to do. I hope LO feels better. And enjoy those M&Ms, mama. Sounds like you deserve 'em today.

Totally agree! Hope your LO feels better soon OP!

telicious2 · August 2013

My LO has been miserable for most of the day as well. He also refused the boob too! I got him to latch while I stood up and then I sat down and slipped the boppy under him. He will be 14 weeks tomorrow and I am wondering if he is beginning his 4th mental leap early. But what a day!

PumpkinAndThePeanut · August 2013

Yep! I asked my H to come home early one day a couple weeks ago. I felt bad but the babies and I needed him... Luckily he has an understanding boss.

telicious2 · August 2013

rea1687 said:
My LO has been miserable for most of the day as well. He also refused the boob too! I got him to latch while I stood up and then I sat down and slipped the boppy under him. He will be 14 weeks tomorrow and I am wondering if he is beginning his 4th mental leap early. But what a day!

I also enjoyed some Sour Patch Kids Watermelon when I had 5 mins of LO in his jumperoo.

wjv · August 2013

Honestly! Sometimes you just really need someone to come and release you or help you! It happens. I know that when my husband is on night work (3-11 he is a cop) it is so hard with my two year old and Tommy! I feel so bad because it so hard to handle the baby sometimes I feel sorry for my toddler! Especially when Tommy was going through his cry all evening fits. One night I was trying to put the baby to bed and was like "Go watch t.v in the living room"! and he would run in and tell me what was going on during a Little Einstein episode and I just needed him to be quiet and leave. I felt horrible. He just hang his head and left. Awe! I had my husband come home one night too because I just couldn't do it alone. I was crying and just didn't know what to do. It happens. I need pretzel M&Ms now!

clw617 · August 2013

Thanks y'all! He's still stuffy/snotty today but seems happier and at least he's eating. I'm glad I reached out for help instead of trying to be a martyr and wallowing in my misery until DH's normal time getting home.