first day alone
My mom went home last night; she felt like she wasn't helping so I didn't need her (moral support goes a LONG way, though). So anyway, today is my first day alone with the boys.
It's going fairly well. Squirt slept from 4:15-7:15 (wow), I think slightly because at 4, he acted hungry then just slept so I brought him into bed. Anyway, so Moose woke up around the same time. Squirt was SO patient while I got Moose up and changed him, then changed Squirt, then got Moose's breakfast ready, and THEN fed him. Moose has done well, too. He is still loving in Squirt but I can tell he's slightly jealous (or just unsure about all of this) - he's thrown a few fits and tried to get me to play Guitar Hero (yes) while I was feeding Squirt. It's so hard to tell him no, I can't, but I really can't do that AND feed the baby (plus, I don't necessarily like playing GH all the time). He's had a few timeouts and a few scream/crying matches.
Big A has told me a few times to make sure I spend time with Moose, but I don't know how to do that. I don't want Squirt in his crib all the time alone. And he needs held sometimes. I know I'll figure it out but I just don't know how yet. Moose has also watched too much tv today. Ugh.
I am enjoying the day, though. I don't feel like crying (much...c'mon I'm still hormonal).
Be praying that things get easier for Moose and that Squirt's patience doesn't run out. And that maybe I could have even a small nap today.
This is how I found Moose napping the other day. He's just flat up against the slats of his crib - so funny. He had little marks on his forehead when he woke up. LOL I especially love his feet sticking out.
And I made this blanket for Squirt. It's really small, like, smaller than a swaddle blanket. Ha! But it fits him for now and I can always add on later.
It's going fairly well. Squirt slept from 4:15-7:15 (wow), I think slightly because at 4, he acted hungry then just slept so I brought him into bed. Anyway, so Moose woke up around the same time. Squirt was SO patient while I got Moose up and changed him, then changed Squirt, then got Moose's breakfast ready, and THEN fed him. Moose has done well, too. He is still loving in Squirt but I can tell he's slightly jealous (or just unsure about all of this) - he's thrown a few fits and tried to get me to play Guitar Hero (yes) while I was feeding Squirt. It's so hard to tell him no, I can't, but I really can't do that AND feed the baby (plus, I don't necessarily like playing GH all the time). He's had a few timeouts and a few scream/crying matches.
Big A has told me a few times to make sure I spend time with Moose, but I don't know how to do that. I don't want Squirt in his crib all the time alone. And he needs held sometimes. I know I'll figure it out but I just don't know how yet. Moose has also watched too much tv today. Ugh.
I am enjoying the day, though. I don't feel like crying (much...c'mon I'm still hormonal).
Be praying that things get easier for Moose and that Squirt's patience doesn't run out. And that maybe I could have even a small nap today.
This is how I found Moose napping the other day. He's just flat up against the slats of his crib - so funny. He had little marks on his forehead when he woke up. LOL I especially love his feet sticking out.
And I made this blanket for Squirt. It's really small, like, smaller than a swaddle blanket. Ha! But it fits him for now and I can always add on later.
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And PLEASE the mother's guilt is so unnecessary. Moose will learn and he'll be ok. Maile was the same way, but you know...I held Maile all the time when she was that age and it was only fair that Laina get similar love'n.
It sounds like you're doing great! I hope you got that nap in!!
One of my favorite products right now is the Bumbo seat. I don't know if you had one for Moose or not, but these things are awesome! Especially for two kids! The kids that I watch on Tues and Thurs are 23 and 5 months. B (23 M) is your typical energetic toddler and constantly running around, ect. He always wants to play catch and needs me to have both hands ready. S does not want me to put her down at all and for times like this, I can put her in the Bumbo and she can still be sitting next to me, playing with her toys, while I have my hands free. She can't hold her head up yet and I think you can start putting them in there as early as 2 month..not sure, but you may want to check it out!
Don't worry. You will find the perfect balance, it will just take time. You can't expect to have it down pat so soon.
Now that I know what color (LOL) of bundle you had, I am off to go gift hunting!! I'm so excited!