Mommy Time
Mother’s Day is coming up, so I thought it would be appropriate to talk about something for mom. At some point during the day, you are going to need some much deserved Mommy Time. I was blessed with 3 fussy babies. Yes, all 3 were fussy. My oldest was your true definition of the colicky baby. My second had numerous health issues going on that made him miserable. My baby, well let’s just say at birth she already considered herself a princess that should be waited on at ALL times. What did that mean for me, a lot of crying (and I am not just talking about my babies)!
I am a stay at home Mom, and well a person can only handle listening to so much crying and screaming before they feel like they are going to go insane if they don’t run away. I realize this won’t happen for everyone. There are those who are blessed with ridiculously easy babies that don’t make a fuss ever (my nephew was like that, lucky sister I have), but most babies will have their moments of non-stop crying. You are going to need to find something for you to help you get through those moments. You will need to take 5 or 10 minutes of Mommy Time to clear your head, regroup and be ready to continue on with your day. For me, I found my i-Pod to be the perfect solution when I needed Mommy Time. I would put the screaming baby in his/her crib where I knew that he/she would be safe, leave the room and listen to a song or two. Blasting the music in my ears to drown out the sound of a screaming baby, and singing my heart out would definitely recharge me. Then I would feel better able to go back in there to pick up my fussy baby. Now some of you might be thinking, I can’t believe she would leave her screaming baby unattended. I never ever left them in a spot where they could get hurt. I always put them in their crib to be sure that they would be safe. Remember I am a safety nut, and would not knowingly put my children in a situation where they could get hurt. It is absolutely OK to put your baby down for a few moments when they are screaming. Crying will not hurt them. Your mental state may really need those couple of minutes. You will be an even better Mom if you take those few minutes to yourself. Both you and your baby will benefit from that.
As I mentioned, my i-pod was my solution to find Mommy time. Maybe for you it is a book with positive quotes, walking outside to get a couple of minutes of fresh air, or maybe even knitting. Whatever you do, just make sure you find something that relaxes you, put your baby someplace safe and take a couple of minutes for yourself when you need it. We all deserve a little Mommy Time!
