Last week was honestly the toughest week since Emily was born. Up until now, Emily has honesty been a really good baby and easy to care for. Whenever she cries, there's always a reason and it can easily be solved ̶ be it hunger, needing a diaper change or just wanting her pacifier. She's always been a good sleeper and if she doesn't sleep through the night, she goes back to sleep right after feeding.
Between teething, sleep regression and Emily learning how to turn over, I haven't had much sleep and I'm often left with a crying baby. I'm excited that she's learned to turn over (back to tummy) but she gets frustrated when she can't turn back and starts crying. I kept flipping her back over but then she would turn back onto her tummy again, as if she can't help herself and must turn over onto her tummy like a reflex. Then she would become overtired because she can't sleep since she keeps turning herself over whenever she's on her back. So many times I’ve had to remind myself that it’s okay to let the baby cry it out and that it’s okay to ask for help. (On work nights and work days, I am the sole caregiver of Emily, as Drew has to work. I do not wake him at night and take care of any feedings or needs that Emily has at night.) Parenting is hard and it really does take a village. Just remember that a bad day doesn’t make a bad mommy. Luckily, by the end of the week, Emily figured out how to turn back onto her back, and turning onto her tummy has become less of a reflex. I feel so blessed to have such a supportive and understanding family to help me and come to my rescue, no questions asked. Thank you so much! <3 Comments are closed.
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