Hi all! This thread is for anyone who feels she is a Mama to a spirited (high needs) baby. If anyone can think of a good name for our group, please post your suggestion!
I'll start with an intro, please do the same! I'm Raina, mom to Kevin, who is 5 mos. He has been intense since birth. He was colicky for the first 3.5-4 months, always wanting to be held, nursed, or walked in a stroller. He HAD to be swaddled to sleep. He hates the sling, he'll tolerate a baby bjorn (I don't think he liked being so confined in the sling). Now, he's becoming extremely independent, and when he doesn't get his way he screams or squeals until someone helps him out. He is a pretty good sleeper but he still nurses 3 times a night or more. He absolutely has to have 3 naps a day or he's a mess. However, he has a huge smile and he's totally magnetic. Other people constantly stop me, complete strangers usually, and tell me how alert and bright he is.
I really appreciate his determination. I have to say, there have been times where I have been at a loss as far as how to be a good Mom to him. Those newborn days were really trying, I felt like I didn't know how to comfort him. He's easier to read now, but he's constantly changing. My biggest issue with him lately is that he's nursing a ton at night but not during the day because he's too "busy" to be bothered with eating. It's so frustrating!
Anyway, hope to get to know you other Mamas better!
I'll start with an intro, please do the same! I'm Raina, mom to Kevin, who is 5 mos. He has been intense since birth. He was colicky for the first 3.5-4 months, always wanting to be held, nursed, or walked in a stroller. He HAD to be swaddled to sleep. He hates the sling, he'll tolerate a baby bjorn (I don't think he liked being so confined in the sling). Now, he's becoming extremely independent, and when he doesn't get his way he screams or squeals until someone helps him out. He is a pretty good sleeper but he still nurses 3 times a night or more. He absolutely has to have 3 naps a day or he's a mess. However, he has a huge smile and he's totally magnetic. Other people constantly stop me, complete strangers usually, and tell me how alert and bright he is.
I really appreciate his determination. I have to say, there have been times where I have been at a loss as far as how to be a good Mom to him. Those newborn days were really trying, I felt like I didn't know how to comfort him. He's easier to read now, but he's constantly changing. My biggest issue with him lately is that he's nursing a ton at night but not during the day because he's too "busy" to be bothered with eating. It's so frustrating!
Anyway, hope to get to know you other Mamas better!