I’m writing this during the middle of the day, which is shocking to me. I try to remind myself that Sawyer is only 3 weeks old and just an infant, but most of the time I worry that we’re spoiling him badly. It really became evident this week with Dan going back to work. Without someone else to help, I’ve found myself unable to get anything done. It takes me about 3 hours to get ready and out of the house because Sawyer does not like it when he isn’t being held. He isn’t content swinging for more than about 10 minutes. He won’t stay in his crib really at all. There are only so many options for places to put him where he will be safe while I shower. The carrier is helpful for things like walking the dog, but not showering. Then there is the nursing. My gosh. He must be in a growth spurt because he wants to nurse once an hour or at most every 3 hours. What happened to my good little baby who would sleep for 4-5 hours?
…and the irony. I had to save a draft of this post, because as I was about to blog about how today was better, he spent some time NOT being held but hanging out in his swing, Boppy, etc AND that he was currently sleeping in his room…. Umm, you guessed it. He woke up, tried to get him back to sleep, etc etc. He nursed AGAIN. Never brag or even think of bragging about your children. They’ll make a liar of you every time.
Anyway, he currently is in his.. dare I even say it… C-R-I-B. Maybe spelling it will keep him from knowing what I’m “talking” (typing) about. My current approach is that I have laundry going (washer & dryer sit directly under his crib in the basement), which is making some noise plus I sat a clock by his head. That’s right. Fake heart beat. Getting desperate up in here. It really isn’t that things are so bad right now, but I’m really concerned that we’re making major problems for ourselves in the future. Considering that I go back to work in 2.5 weeks, I’m talking about the very near future.
And there is crying. That (him in crib) lasted about 7 minutes.
Here is one of the rare moments of him chilling out by himself today
And the crying stopped. Oh wait, no there it is again.
Oh Nat…your stories bring back so many memories. Don’t worry he is just being a baby! The nurses used to tell me that at this age you can’t spoil them…I’m still not sure I ever agreed but we held Samuel a little more because he just wanted us to…ended up being a personality thing. Go figure. I think most just fuss at that age…that’s why I always say the first 3 months are the hardest! Good luck…I’ll be thinking about ya! Thanks for sharing, it really brings back a lot of memories…just like it was yesterday!