July 2008 Expecting Club

Kaden's pretty ok in his bouncy...or being held...and he will actually sit with my DH more than me for longer periods of time awake and happy.  Seems like all he wants to do when I hold him is eat.  I do think the whole rooting around is cute, but it does get tiring.  I want to be able to hold him and him not associate me with food, you know? 

But yes...he is very happy awake sitting with my DH...

 

                                                                  

Makes you feel like a horrible mom that your baby hates when they would rather be in the swing than be rocked to sleep... at least that's how I feel.  My daughter fights sleep so bad when I'm holding her but once she goes into that swing she is out like a light.

I also understand wanting to hold your child without having your boob hanging out!!!!  I ALWAYS have to feed Makenna first before I can play with her in my arms or she will scream at me.  Even if it's only to snack for a few minutes.

Someone should have told us that babies aren't always easy!!!  My first was an angel, this one is a total shock!!!!!!!

Hey Deana!

I was just about to post about this same thing. I'm relieved I'm not the only one. DS is one fussy boy. Last night he had a 1 hour quiet awake time & I almost fell over, LOL. I wonder how long it is before they outgrow this stage....hopefully soon. It's hard to go anywhere or get anything done when he is so fussy.

Question for you - does your LO calm down when you pick him up? Because when Mr. Collyn gets fussy nothing works for long at calming him - not even picking him up. I've been calling him Grumpy.

Just thought I'd let you know you are not alone!

Jackie