Don't you hate when you get something new and you can't figure out the directions on how to work it? That is how I feel with Rebecca these days. I want directions! I want a book that says "When baby does this, you do this. When baby is this old, you do this." Of course there is no such book. One book says one thing, and another says something else. One person says, "I did this." The next person says, "No, I did this." It is enough to drive me bananas.
Now, I know that all babies are different, and therefore there are no straight answers. My mom told me to trust my instincts, but as a new mom, that can be hard. What if my instincts are wrong? I feel like every decision I make for Rebecca is going to impact the rest of her life. (Dramatic? I know.) I guess that I just have to pray that I am doing the right thing.
Rebecca has been waking up a lot in the middle of the night. The quick and easiest answer would be that she is hungry. But what if she is just in the middle of a sleep cycle? Do I feed her or let her cry herself back to sleep? Is it time to start feeding her baby solids? I always hated making decisions.
We had Rebecca's 4 month check-up last week. She is 15 lbs and 25 1/2 inches long. Dr. Knox said she looked great and that we could start baby food at any time. It just feels like she is growing up too fast, and once we start baby food, she will not be a baby any longer. However, she is starting to show signs that she is ready for real food, so we will start sooner rather than later.
We set up her high chair yesterday, and she loves sitting in it. Doesn't she look so small.
I know that this blog entry has been one big vent session. I know that I don't really have any major problems; Rebecca is a great, healthy baby. I have so much to be thankful for, especially my sweet girl. It is just that being a mom is hard, and I guess you never realize it until you are one. BUT IT IS THE BEST JOB EVER (even with out directions)!
3 comments:
Hi Mira,
If Rebecca has been sleeping thru the night up until now than it could be maybe she is teething, or just something simple. I don't think its that she's hungry but try feeding her before bed time and if she wakes up in the middle of the night still, than I say to just try giving her the binky, it always worked for me. Good luck and let me know if it works.
I know what you mean about wanting a book. I always find taking bits and pieces from other moms helps and also knowing everything I am doing is to benefit my baby and as long as I am doing that it can not be too wrong.
hey mira,
i know that it is hard to trust your instincts....i felt the same way about every decision impacting my child's life!! but as i look back, it is the best advice. every baby is different, so what i did for mine won't necessarily work for yours! But...i always went with letting mine "cry it out" for about ten to twenty minutes....if she continued to cry, then i knew something was bothering her....and i went from there. you are a great mom and you will figure it out on your own!!! Love, Rivers
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