Parenting - The Real Deal
So, three weeks in to this whole parenting thing, and I'd like to take this opportunity to tell you what the others don't... the TRUTH ! This is absolutely one of the most difficult things I have ever done in my life. So far, the rewards are minimal because the baby is so needy (as he should be) and takes so much from Mike and me 24/7. The rare moments when he sleeps provide a slight respite, but not enough to fully recharge our batteries in order to be completely on our game 24/7. I feel like all I've done for 21 days is give, give, give... again, that's as it should be. But boy does it wear me out. And what about the times when the baby is crying to the point of turning red / purple, and I have to blow in his face to force him to take a breath? Yeah - that's fun! Clean diaper, full tummy, temperature seems to be okay, no bicycling legs to indicate gas... seriously, what is the problem? How frustrating to know that all I have to do is provide for my child a...