baytosa2013 I have had those moments, and I think putting her down and taking a moment was the right thing to do. Our husbands don't understand how we can get frustrated because they aren't in our shoes, with the baby all day, everyday. It's hard when no matter what you do, nothing will settle them down and it makes you feel so helpless. Just know you're not alone, and this too shall pass! You are doing a great job, momma.
baytosa2013 I have had those moments, and I think putting her down and taking a moment was the right thing to do. Our husbands don't understand how we can get frustrated because they aren't in our shoes, with the baby all day, everyday. It's hard when no matter what you do, nothing will settle them down and it makes you feel so helpless. Just know you're not alone, and this too shall pass! You are doing a great job, momma.
baytosa2013 I'm so sorry it was a bad day! I've had to do the same thing and my dr even said "sometimes you need to walk away to calm down" - creepy internet hugs. Tomorrow is a new day!
Today has been a bad day. It started out ok and then DH decided to act like a jack ass. DD hasn't slept since 12:30 and just mostly cried. It got to where I had to put her down and just walk away. My husbands response is "don't get frustrated". I said I AM frustrated because I don't know what is wrong. He then says well you can't give up. I lost it..like couldn't breathe crying and hung up on him. I was already feeling like I can't do this and then he says that and I feel like a horrible mom and person. All I can do is ugly cry like loud ugly cry right now.
Yep, good job walking away. In fact, it is what OBs and peds RECOMMEND. I've had those moments with all 3 kids. With my first, I remember holding her while she wouldn't stop crying, and in an instant, I realized why babies get shaken. Pure frustration. If they aren't going to be comforted by me holding them, then 1 or 5 minutes in their crib isn't going to make a difference to them. Sometimes you need to step away, pee alone, drink some water (and eat chocolate) and then try again. And crying is okay too (not just for babies!).
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