Peckish

Lol maybe next time call your sisters instead! I wouldn't worry about it, your mom was probably only worried for the 8 seconds it took for you to tell her what the problem was, and I bet if you asked her, she'd tell you she was glad you reached out to her for help.

I remember feeling annoyed when my first son wouldn't sleep, but it was almost 7 years until I had my second son, and I knew good and well to treasure those moments when we were together in that quiet, sleeping house. It helped that I was a stay-home mom by then, too.

Mad Mimm

It is true, they do grow up fast. I really shouldn't complain, he is a really good baby most of the time. He is having a rough go of teething, dealing with a nasty diaper rash outbreak, and trying to walk all at the same time. That would be enough to disrupt anyone's sleep!

I have always heeded people when they told me to cherish the moments. I know that when my sons are grown, I will have many memories of our shared moments, the good ones and the frustrating ones, to reflect on and I will know that I was as present as possible for each of them. And when they call ME in the middle of the night when their kids won't sleep, I will have a good laugh!!!

Thanks for letting me blow off my steam and for the encouraging words!

Mad Mimm

I can relate to this. We had our kids later too and I have often told my husband that I wish we had started trying sooner so we could have had more. If you were closer, I'd take you up on that offer and have a nice long nap!

Sheila_H

I remember those nights of walking the floors because my daughter had colic for the first 3 months so sleep was a luxury when it came, but then I had a toddler that was 2 so again so sleep. No wonder my hubby says I'm nocturnal I can get by on next to no sleep.
When the baby is asleep with the face of an angel you will forget all about the crying and walking, I don't have any puppies but I can loan you a boxer that think's he's a lap dog and crying babies don't bother him at all. Wish I lived closer I'd offer to walk the floor so you can sleep

elm

Sending you positive thoughts for baby taking a very long nap today so you can get some well needed sleep. The early months are an endurance test as I remember it. Hang in there.

Caswews

LOL sometimes I used to wish I could trade my kids for a puppy ! but they grew up to be healthy happy adults- with 3 beautiful grands from one DD. I think the years under 5 are the best in life .. after 5 they go to school and take on their friends habits and bring em home!LOL leave those habits at school!LOL and come home my little baby !LOL

MadP

I understand. Went through it also.

SunlitenSmiles

my uncle did trade my mother for a puppy because he already had 4 sisters........that has been almost 100 years ago but no one in the family ever forgets
not sure who was more upset my grandmother or the lady that suddenly had a 2 week old in her kitchen

dslone

That is to funny!!!!!!

Tartan

I always used Desitin for baby's bottom. I swear you could waterproof a boat with that stuff. A very wise woman once told me, you sleep when baby sleeps no matter what else needs doing. (my mother)