It's been a rough couple of days at home. Just when we think we have her figured out, she spends a full day fussing and refusing to eat regularly. Bailey is just over a month old, but it feels like it's been an eternity - in a good and bad way.How the hell does everyone do this? Target and Wal-Mart are filled with hundreds of healthy-looking kids with moronic-looking parents who look like they couldn't raise a hamster, let alone a human being. Yet they do it - they all do it and they don't lose their minds in the process. Well, maybe they do. And maybe that's where we're heading.
I feel like I've aged ten years already. Everyone tells us that things will get better at three months, but that's crazy talk. What do we do until then? Drink?
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Don't worry, you're doing a great job! This will soon be over and it will be a distant memory. I love the headrest (?) Bailey is laying on. That is so cool! I miss you all soooooooooo much. Love always, Mom B.
No drinking, just love her, take care of her and yourselves. You are doing everything right but every baby is different. I used to wonder about the "morons" with beautiful, perfect children. Guess What / Those children had the same plastered on smiles in high school and couldn't read or write.
Just snuggle with her when she is at her worst, you'll both feel better.
Mary
Kristin and Scott, my kids could only handle soy formulas, did you try soy yet? Before the soy brands Mark had the worst colic we didn't get an ounce of sleep, it was hell. When he'd lose his pacifier we paniced because he screamed constantly because of the gas pains. It took my doctor literally months to figure out he was allergic to regular formula. Hang in there it will get better. Love, Auntie Linda
I never raised children of my own, so, I would not presume to tell you what to do. But I am pulling for all three of you. I'll ask God to give you some rest.
It's touching how much love and support you are receiving from the Barrett family. They are a great family.
But.... Suck it up!!
In the not too distant future you'll be praying to have these days back again. It doesn't get better. The bigger the kids, the bigger the problems. From here on in you guys will get stupider and more stupider (at least until Bailey turns 30 y/o).
Forget about your sanity... Believe it or not I was sane at one time. What you see today is a product of my kids. (Actually it's mostly from your sister, you weren't too bad). See what you got to look forward too?
Seriously, I remember the rough times you're going through. It takes a lot of patience and determination (and love) to get past this stage and if any two people have those qualities it's Bailey (Baby) Regan. She's the lucky one. Most of all the 3 of you have each other. I haven't seen a family that has a stronger foundation to build upon. You'll be just fine.
Love Papa
(All attempts at humor do not reflect the true feelings of the author)
( Heather, you weren't really bad, you kept parenting interesting.
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if any two people have those qualities it's Bailey (Baby) Regan's PARENTS.
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I love you guys. Thank for an honest account of the early days of parenthood. When I'm exhausted and losing my mind when Cos and I eventually ante up and have kids, I'll thank you guys for making me feel like I'm not a freak. And I don't know if this is true, but my friend says it gets better after 8 weeks. So until then, have a glass a wine in good health and Congratluations on your beautiful baby girl!
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