tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269012581724203902.post9036449735283119212..comments2023-10-28T09:29:02.000-05:00Comments on Baby Blakely: Breaking Down, Breaking ThroughStefanie Blakelyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13084332204236959880noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269012581724203902.post-18204380017918940252010-10-29T14:43:14.865-05:002010-10-29T14:43:14.865-05:00Stephanie I am glad things are a bit more under co...Stephanie I am glad things are a bit more under control with Liam' reflux. I totally know how you feel being a control freak as well..being out in CA (due to death in fam) w/ out much help at all has been hard. It seems everyone wants to help but not at the right times you know what I mean. Being a new mommy is not as easy as we all hoped but I imagine things will just get easier from here ;O) Thanks for being so open & honest in your post!!!shayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17409781827352402620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269012581724203902.post-26016172192960185382010-10-29T04:24:25.731-05:002010-10-29T04:24:25.731-05:00Aw Stef. Bless y'alls hearts. That can't...Aw Stef. Bless y'alls hearts. That can't be easy at all. I'm so glad Rob understands about your needs though and the meds will continue to work for Liam.Courtneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07759602178624977536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269012581724203902.post-88273504560471518852010-10-28T18:38:54.379-05:002010-10-28T18:38:54.379-05:00Definitely write about the hard times as well as t...Definitely write about the hard times as well as the great times - I know motherhood is not all sunshine and rainbows. The honest account of the journey is great to hear.<br /><br />Being a new mommy has to be hard, just don't beat yourself up, don't be afraid to ask for help. You're doing great!ALhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09150067629614839175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269012581724203902.post-76848135144229646182010-10-28T18:34:20.891-05:002010-10-28T18:34:20.891-05:00I am so sorry you are dealing with this, and I app...I am so sorry you are dealing with this, and I appreciate your honesty. Although we aren't dealing with reflux, I can totally relate to your reluctance to let anyone else take care of Liam. I am having a really hard time leaving Grayson for any length of time, even with my husband. BUT I know it's necessary for my sanity and also to let other family members bond with him. Hope this next week is a better one for you!Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074856757394183697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269012581724203902.post-90827168457344072402010-10-28T13:03:02.026-05:002010-10-28T13:03:02.026-05:00PLEASE write about things like this - I think the ...PLEASE write about things like this - I think the IF community - when we have a baby, try to not complain because we know so many are still trying to achieve this. But it's great to hear an honest story about the hard parts of being a parent. It's great to know what I'm in store for, what I should do. In your case, let DH know that I'm going to really need his help even if I act like I don't. It sounds like Rob is a fantastic father (just like you're a fantastic mom) - I'm glad Liam is doing much better - poor dear! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269012581724203902.post-60954580701530314082010-10-28T11:11:10.669-05:002010-10-28T11:11:10.669-05:00My baby had pretty severe reflux issues at the sta...My baby had pretty severe reflux issues at the start, too. IT'S. VERY. HARD. TO. HEAR. THEM. CRY. LIKE. THAT. Please know that you are not alone, okay? And you are NOT a terrible person or mom for breaking down and crying. Hell, I have cried and flipped out over far less (as will any mom worth her salt).<br /><br />In addition to the medicine our pediatrician put the baby on, we were also told to add rice cereal to the breast milk or formula - this helps keep it all down in their tummies (my baby was a puker, on top of this). Not sure if this was also told to you, or if you want to inquire about it some more. <br /><br />If you don't want to add rice cereal there is also a formula you can buy with the rice-cereal already added & blended into it (this is all powdered formula). We bought ours at Targe.t, their brand.<br /><br />Yes, please reach out to others to give you a break, an give yourself some Mommy-recharge time. For me, it's 30 minutes on the t-mill, and a glass of wine the hour before my husband was due home from work ;o)Ms. Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734867984972785143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269012581724203902.post-42611113553640574982010-10-27T21:33:25.919-05:002010-10-27T21:33:25.919-05:00Thank you for posting this. I know there will be d...Thank you for posting this. I know there will be days when I feel just like this, and I'll be able to come and read this post and know that it's not just me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269012581724203902.post-21843598044325168262010-10-27T19:45:23.819-05:002010-10-27T19:45:23.819-05:00omg I'm sooo sorry to hear of your struggles. ...omg I'm sooo sorry to hear of your struggles. Hopefully the problem is diagnosed and it is only looking up from here. I had a day like that (histerical crying for 6 hours) but unlike liam, my little buddy was in no pain, just overly tired and wouldnt nap. so a car ride put him to sleep and normal baby was back. i cant imagine day after day after day of that histerical crying. you definitely did the right thing letting rob and your parents give you a break!basebell6https://www.blogger.com/profile/12476758880824912257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269012581724203902.post-43571318418507002732010-10-27T19:33:21.831-05:002010-10-27T19:33:21.831-05:00Oh hun I could have written that post when my alm...Oh hun I could have written that post when my almost 3 year old was a baby!! Having a child with reflux is really HARD work! I remember him crying and vomitting so often I'd just rock him and cry. I'd cry myself to sleep at night for all the guilty feelings I had. The good thing is one day he will grow out of it, and it isn't a mark of your parenthood. Believe me. My daughter never once spit up.. and she rarely ever cried. I thought I was this amazing parent. So imagine my shock when Wyatt would not stop. Also, don't forget that babies grow quickly so his dosage will probably need to be adjusted often.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269012581724203902.post-66358951529885727272010-10-27T18:57:30.426-05:002010-10-27T18:57:30.426-05:00I love you, girl. I hope you, and baby Liam, feel ...I love you, girl. I hope you, and baby Liam, feel better soon. <3Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269012581724203902.post-4677108720953764932010-10-27T18:26:04.513-05:002010-10-27T18:26:04.513-05:00Aww, poor baby and mama! Hope Liam's acid ref...Aww, poor baby and mama! Hope Liam's acid reflux continues to get better ... for his sanity and yours!<br /><br />Also, definitely take some time out for yourself. I definitely get where you're coming from though. My little one isn't here yet and I already am dreading leaving her with other people, including family. I think that's just a normal motherly feeling.<br /><br />P.S. - Remind me when the time comes to take a breather every now and then as well! :) Feel better!Mama Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17779916398848046884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269012581724203902.post-83973371190885412652010-10-27T18:23:28.762-05:002010-10-27T18:23:28.762-05:00This is me. Basically to a T. I know that my hus...This is me. Basically to a T. I know that my husband can do a good job, my mom can do a good job and so can his...but I feel inadequate leaving her with them. I should be able to handle this. I should not be getting upset and sad with myself if I need a break. And I do! I am glad that I am not the only one going through this. And you should know that you are not alone. <br /><br />I am so sorry that he has reflux. I hope the medicine continues to help!!!!StephaEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00364059866170479995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4269012581724203902.post-15085378376297063652010-10-27T18:00:24.034-05:002010-10-27T18:00:24.034-05:00I appreciate your honesty...I'm due in just ov...I appreciate your honesty...I'm due in just over 10 weeks and most of my friends tell me all the rainbows & sunshine stories, but it's nice to hear someone be REAL and tell it like it is. You're a good mom and you DO deserve a break now and then. :)LChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02324495792648775762noreply@blogger.com