Monday, December 18, 2006
Rough Day
So I am having a really tough day today. Ethan's naps have been hit and miss lately due to his teeth/stage/who really knows why. So when he doesn't get a nap he's really grouchy, I don't get anything done, and then I'm grouchy since my to do list piles up and I don't have any time to just think. I put him down for his nap today and finished up my cleaning that I have to do when he's asleep (mopping and cleaning bathrooms) and he sat in their and whined and cried the whole time. I let him stay in there while I showered and got ready and when I was done it sounded like he was asleep. Not even 20 minutes later, he was up screaming. So I got him some lunch and then took him to Wal Mart to get some grocery shopping done. This was my mom's first time out to go grocery shopping so I at least had her with me. Well, he just screamed the whole time. I don't mean scream crying, he screams like loud screams. I packed toys, books, treats for him, I tried letting him hold things, I tried picking out a toy and letting him play with it while I shopped, I let him talk to people, I tried letting him put stuff in the basket, I tried letting him open something and eating it. All of this stuff would distract him for 2 seconds and then he was off screaming again. I got so many nasty looks. I was so ready to just leave my cart, take him out to the car, and just leave. It was awful and it's been like this for awhile and I just can't take it anymore. So I got everything done and we got home and we played for awhile and he started acting like he was tired so I got him some milk and held him while he drank his cup of milk. He layed down and everything was quite for 20 minutes and then he woke up screaming bloody murder. He is screaming as we speak and I'm at my wits end. Plus, it's one thing to just let them cry in their crib when you're living at your own house, but we're still with my parents and I can't just let him cry with other people living in the house, especially those trying to sleep and recover from surgery. Sometimes I just want to scream as loud as he does. AHHHHHHH!!!! Today is one of those days that you just feel like such a failure at motherhood. Any tips on stopping the screaming? HELP ME!!!
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Wow... he's kind of early for this much pain, hopefully it's a phase. Here are my suggestions: Have you been to the doctor lately? Sometimes I just like to have them checked out if they've been ornry for an extended period of time. If he checks out that way I'd start implementing consequences. When you go to a store, you need to be prepared to walk right out. And if you do, he can eitehr have a time-out in the store or you go home and make his life miserable. I didn't give my kids treats in the store (sometimes I gave them a bag of cereal if they were going to have a meal late because of our trip), but if they've done a good job by the time we get to the check-out it's fruit snacks and hugs. They'll quickly learn that being good gets you the good stuff. Good luck!
Tyler is teething right now so before his nap I give him a dose of Tylenol and then before bedtime I give him a dose and it definitely helps him sleep because of the pain. Grocery shopping....I never take Tyler. I go on the weekends by myself. It is much more pleasant and helps keep me sane. It's "my" time. Ty does not like sitting still so we only make quick trips to grocery stores ans shops because when he has a bad day...mama has a bad day. I agree with hilary...you need to be prepared to leave so he learns it isn't acceptable. Ty gets a snack at the store if I know he is hungry and if he is good then he gets a treat for sure. Check out these two books to see if they are any help...Love and Logic: Birth to 6 years and Healthy sleep habits happy child. Sorry about the rough day...we've all been there and will be there again. Good luck!
he is such a cutie!
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Ahhh...thanks so much for that small dose of birth control...I REALLY appreciate it...Definately waiting a WHILE! Hope it gets better. Love to you and your family!!! *Especially Karma!!!
I wish I had some advice, I don't know what the crap I'm doing. Good luck. Make sure you create time for yourself everyday, even if it is just an extra long shower.
this is really angie
I am so sorry. I hate those days!!! But you do look really hot in that picture below!!
((((((HUGS)))))))))
Been there....done that:(
Seriously though......Reading this reminded me of how hard some of those days are:( I am loving the age of 3! Sure we have our problems, but it gets easier as they get older. (at least it has for me) B/c my child hated SLEEP! Those books Molly mentioned are the BEST!!!!!! It is not too Early to read "LOVE and LOGIC magic for Early Childhood-Practical Parenting from Birth to Six years" 1 year old is just the age to read it. Everyone else has had great suggestions too. Good luck! Remember tomorrow is another day, and you never have to redo that same day again!
I know how you feel! Sometimes I just feel like I want to give up. Luckily those days come and go and the good days overshadow the bad ones. Hang in there! Just know you are not alone in your frustrations. I can't go to the store without her screaming. It really discourages me from going anywhere with her. I feel like everyone is staring at me when she screams bloody murder. Oh well.
Ear infection?
You've gotten lots of great advice. I would go woth the Dr. visit suggestion . . . maybe and ear infection. Also, Tylenol for teething works wonders! I myself have been having some of "those days" with Trevor. It's no fun, but just remember that it will all pass and one day he'll be his happy self again! Just make sure that you get some Brittany time to cope! Good luck!
No tips from me Brit. I'm having the same problem myself only my baby has gas pains all the time. Trust me I cried in the shower today for like 30 minutes. Give baby to daddy for a little bit while you do something by yourself. Good luck.
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