Parker wouldn't let me put him down that day without crying. He was needy, and I could tell that he didn't feel well. This continued the next day. The day after that, my mom babysat and Parker screamed the entire time. Poor little guy! I think he was exhausted and still didn't feel well from the shots. His week has just been off.
It also seems like Parker is not being a very good eater this week. I know, I know, 18 lbs. 13 oz. what are you complaining about?? I just worry that my milk supply will start to go down if he doesn't start eating regularly again. This week he gets really mad at me after eating for about 5 or 10 minutes. The mornings are especially hard. Oh well. At least I know he's not starving.
Parker's naps haven't been very good either, and I decided to let him cry today. I know some of you might think I'm a bad mom (negative comments not welcome) but he NEEDED to sleep. Maybe now he will eat really well at his next feeding and will have a great afternoon nap. One of the hardest things about letting him cry is that we have neighbors next to us and below us. I'm sure they get annoyed with Parker's crying fits sometimes, but I don't know what else to do. It will be nice to be in a house one day where I don't have to worry about that. Here's what my mom told me earlier: "welcome to the joys of motherhood!" How true! But there really are true joys to being a mother.
Parker is also cuter than ever. We have to do all sorts of crazy things to try to get him to laugh. Things that are funny one day are never funny the next :) One time I sneezed while changing his diaper, and he thought it was hilarious. I continued to pretend to sneeze and he laughed and laughed.... I tried it again the next day and he just stared at me. What a funny guy!
Oh Emily, you are not a bad mother for letting Parker cry. I know some people have bad opinions about that, but sometimes they just need to cry. I am totally on your side there, and have done it many times with Matson. I totally know what you mean about the laughing too. It is so cute to hear them laugh and you will do almost anything in attempt to get those precious giggles.
ReplyDeleteWell, I'll be the first parson to say crying it out is completely necessary at some time or another. And just so you know, I have NEVER heard Parker through the walls. So don't even worry about it.
ReplyDeleteI agree Emily, you are a GREAT mother! You are teaching Parker how to self soothe and that is a great and very needed skill to have! You are doing a great job with him :)
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