...have not been fun!
Ava woke up Sunday morning throwing up for several hours, then Monday Chris comes home from work throwing up, Elise then starts throwing up Monday evening, then after being okay all day Monday, Ava wakes up late Monday night and was throwing up all day today. YUCK!
I'm so glad I'm not sick! (yet). Elise didn't throw up at all today and neither did Chris so we're hoping we're on the mend at our house. UPDATE: As I was writing this, Elise threw up! Chris thinks it's because he didn't burp her. Who knows!
On to another topic: So I'm feeling like I could really use a break, a date, something - but I have this feeling that I'm the only one who can really watch Elise. I left Ava with family and even friends when she was Elise's age (8wks). I just feel like Elise is a more challenging baby or that she is high needs. For instance, she has to be swaddled in order to settle her down when she gets really upset, etc. (The 5 S's are super important for those who follow the Happiest Baby stuff).
So what should I do? I just fear that I leave Elise with someone (even her own Daddy or my family) and she cries and cries and they can't soothe her. On the other hand, maybe I need to just break through these feelings and let someone watch her. (I've let a few people watch her for very short periods). Is this normal or am I being too controlling/anxious, etc...?
Melisa Osmond: Finding the Power in You
4 years ago
5 comments:
First of all, sorry everyone's been sick! Stomach bugs are so nasty. I think it's very understandable to feel reluctant leaving Elise. It would probably be a good thing for you to have a break. Maybe you could go out on a Saturday and pick a time of day when she's either more likely to sleep or likely to be happier. It seems like I remember my babies fussing more in the evening. Maybe you can pick a babysitter who doesn't mind too much crying. Good luck! A higher-need baby is definitely more challenging!
I think regular breaks are critical! Get someone in your family (or ward) "trained" to know Elise well enough to keep her happy when you're gone, then find some time for yourself -- and Chris. :)
Lori, you can put me on your list of people willing to be trained! When I start leaving my babies, I have to work up to it in little stages... an hour here and there for a while and once those have gone well, then I'm willing to go a little longer - or GR just dumps me in the deep end and that can work too ... lots of phone calls checking up. It's okay to do whatever you need to, to feel comfortable and confident she's happy AND you get the break you need.
Call me! Sorry, I deleted the earlier comment because I spelled rejuvenated wrong. (I think). Anyway, things are not too busy right now with lessons and such, so please call me to babysit. She probably won't cry too much, and even a little crying is worth your time away. You will feel amazingly refreshed! (Been there, done that...) :)
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