tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18999880.post3016509180951519084..comments2023-10-05T09:10:28.132-06:00Comments on Ready For my Closeup Mr Demille: Hands FreeEmhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09174424401721373062noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18999880.post-43001532219557189052010-11-30T10:29:26.109-07:002010-11-30T10:29:26.109-07:00Thanks Em. I needed that one today. My usually hap...Thanks Em. I needed that one today. My usually happy, well-slept little man is dealing with a cold, lack of appetite and other such things. Hence, he's only sleeping an 1-1/2 to 2 hours at a time at night, and only 30 min to 1 hour at a time during the day. Thankfully, it's on his own, but only after being breastfed. He doesn't eat enough for me to warrent letting him cry it out, and I'm hoping he'll soon get his appetite back so I can help him get back to sleeping. We both need it. Though, like you, I'm amazed what we're able to handle and still function. Maybe not function well, but the days still march on! I'll be there in January and I'd love to drop by for a visit. :)Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16299887733768912036noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18999880.post-83251844406214460802010-11-29T19:50:26.352-07:002010-11-29T19:50:26.352-07:00i smile at the paradox that is your frustration at...i smile at the paradox that is your frustration at limited to nill intellectual conversation with adults and at the same time you produce such brilliantly written and worded posts like this.<br /><br />my favorite from this one: "denigrating lunatics."<br />lyricism.<br />: )<br /><br />em, if you want my sympathy, you're going to have to try harder. right now, all you have is my admiration.--jeff *https://www.blogger.com/profile/10924343100485992100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18999880.post-78337724494037151762010-11-29T14:13:52.884-07:002010-11-29T14:13:52.884-07:00Oh, Em... I went through a very similar time with ...Oh, Em... I went through a very similar time with my second daughter and clearly remember laying in bed and all I could do was to pray, "Help me, Jesus... Help me, Jesus..." over and over. She eventually grew out of it and became the most wonderful child: calm and sesitive and bright. I look back on that time with wonder that I survived- and that she survived. Motherhood is all about the most extreme of stretching, growing and putting your own needs aside for these marvelous little creatures in your care. God Bless you for having such great insight while in the thick of it- you will get through, God is right with you, and we're all here to listen. Love, CherylThe Libutti Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07013560743144047527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18999880.post-37888194161790348462010-11-29T08:08:03.940-07:002010-11-29T08:08:03.940-07:00Some practical questions and advice, as I have bee...Some practical questions and advice, as I have been there, done that... My daughter was born 6 weeks early and had acid reflux and also would not sleep when put down. I found that the baby swing was my best friend for nap time. I would make sure all of her needs were met (clean diaper, well fed and throwup cleaned up, clean clothes) I had an infant insert from a carseat attached to the swing seat(the head and body support things) and the swing mostly sitting up instead of mostly reclined. After feeding her, I would put her in the swing, monitor her, and leave the room. The side to side swing motion worked best by the way. Usually within about 5 minutes, she was asleep. My pediatrician recommended this method because she said acid reflux can be exacerbated by laying down and most nursed babies are fed laying down. We had to go to part nursing, part bottle feeding with GentleEase formula for her acid reflux, but as long as I kept her in a sitting position for at least an hour after she ate, it minimized the throw up and the discomfort and got me some sleep as I knew she was in a safe place. I don't know how rowdy your boys are, but I have taught mine about "Quiet Time" When mommy needs a nap, I put my kids in my daughter's room and let them play with the legos and books and quiet toys. My daughter will read to my son and entertain him quietly. I monitor them, but go to my room and sleep. If they make too much noise or if they fight, I wake up, but a good cat nap in the middle of the day can do wonders! Also, an option I did at times.. I have a chest-front carrier. I would strap her into that and use multiple pillows to be reclined in bed, but not totally laying down. I would put a blanket over both of us and try to sleep that way. It wasn't the best sleep, but it usually helped in the extreme situations.<br /><br />I will pray for you!Chelseanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18999880.post-22046701432095617272010-11-29T01:23:20.812-07:002010-11-29T01:23:20.812-07:00Beautiful, beautiful post, Emily. Thank you for sh...Beautiful, beautiful post, Emily. Thank you for sharing, and inspiring us!Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02314772906893813663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18999880.post-73821455410615733932010-11-28T23:17:48.681-07:002010-11-28T23:17:48.681-07:00^Me, too^
You're doing great, Em. It is hard...^Me, too^<br /><br />You're doing great, Em. It is hard and uncomfortable but I think going along with it and learning along the way is great progress.hairyshoefairyhttp://hairyshoefairy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18999880.post-65655582079058985942010-11-28T22:52:32.481-07:002010-11-28T22:52:32.481-07:00Um, wow. I want to be like Emily when I grow up. I...Um, wow. I want to be like Emily when I grow up. I hope God gives me the strength to be like you.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01687431606725706154noreply@blogger.com