I know I've been neglecting this space far more than I should. But at the moment, I just can't keep it up. Fletch is going through some form of stage. It's draining me of all my energy, leaving only enough for a glass of wine and a few episodes of Revenge at the end of every day. I'm battling with him for a good 40 minutes each and every time he goes down for a nap. There are piercing screams from him, and a lot of singing and 'trying to hold it together' from me. When he's awake, he doesn't stop moving and making noise and grunting and needing a breastfeed or some food or something. It's just non-stop.
He's started grabbing his ear a bit so he could be at the early stages of teething. Either that or it's him getting used to eating solids and the subsequent, not so pleasant bodily movements involved. Or it could be my fault for being a bit lax with his sleeping routine of late. All I know is the placid, beautiful little boy I know has been overshadowed by his alter ego, let's call him Chevy, and it hasn't been pretty. Whatever it is I'm laying low this week, giving him morning and lunchtime sleeps at home, and trying to push Chevy out of the way as fast as I bloody well can.
Welcome to parenthood eh?
And yes. My son has a mullet.
Wine please.
9 comments:
You are not alone.When my girl was a bub I would have to lie down with her and sing silent night for 30 mins before she would go to sleep.I often would sing myself to sleep too.She wanted to be breast fed so often I was luck to finish a cup of tea.
I hope when you do get to write a post it does help you by getting it out.Motherhood can be so hard at times but remember with the wonderful net you are never alone.
Goodluck.Hugs of comfort to you.Xx
I find that many times putting Mikus down for 10 minutes (if I know he's fed, dry and burped) makes the difference between sane mommy and psycho mommy. Every once in a while he shocks me and falls asleep himself. Just remember, everytime you think you know the routine, he'll change it. Hang in there and bon courage!
love the photo! my 1st baby had colic for 6 months. so draining. hope things get better for you & him.
x
You know, the thing about being parent is, kids go through all these weird stages and then all of a sudden they've moved onto another stage (some better, some worse). And you'll think 'what was that all about?' and never really know, and then you'll forget because on you're on to the next stage.
And you know what? It never really ends. My eldest is almost six and we still go through stages and there's always 'something'.
All you can do is try your best and know that it will pass.
They like to keep us on our toes!
Look after yourself. X
I'm hearing you slaps, Ollie just wants to be held, even when he is going off to sleep during the day and fed, oh my god we have been out the past two days and 2hrs after his last feed on the dot he wakes and if does not get his food he screams the place down, i even had to give him 2 bottles of formula yesterday to keep the peace (he is currently getting 1) so i have decided to let him do what he wants during the day, but night time, i'm strict (he has been sleeping through for about 5 weeks now YAY!!) whatever keeps him happy and from not screaming but like you by the end of the i have had it, i think i poured my glass of red at 5pm yesterday. But when he smiles and laugh's all that goes away. Hope you are well and enjoying the new place
Tash xox
Oh Bridget, you poor thing. It is SO BLOODY HARD working out what to do when each new stage arises. And let me tell you, kids seem to have many stages... unfortunately not all good either. It's hard for everyone involved really. You'll both sort it out before too long. Love that photo, what a view for the little man... and his mullet is the cutest one I've seen! xoxo
God those days are tough, Bridget. I'm really feeling you. I have nothing to offer except my mantra for many things parenting: this, too, shall pass. x
This stage will pass. Have you read Save Our Sleep? I followed it and it actually worked. My kid's a champion sleeper but craptastic at eating....Teething sucks so much too. Hope today will be better.
It will pass but I know it is not easy when you are in the throes of it! lovely blog:)
~Anne
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