I have to stay, I think I am dealing with the crying a lot better this time around then with Abi or Scout. The big problem is that he doesn't sleep for longer then 2-3 hours at night, during the day either, but it's hardest at night. Usually we have an unspoken rule that we don't really talk to each other late at night. If I stay up late, I get grumpy and pick fights, and if Jared gets woken up he becomes an irrational jerk, in my opinion. Needless to say, Jared and I have been having our fair share of night time arguments lately.
Jared has his doubts about whether we should have any more kids. He says he is having a really hard time adjusting with this baby and doesn't know if he can do it again. I would like to have one more, but I can see what he is talking about; Jared has been awful snippy lately. He claims I have been pretty short with him lately too, but I don't know what he could be talking about, except maybe getting after him for being short with the kids, or for qualifying when I can wake him up to help with Max. So maybe this will be our last baby, but that idea makes me a little sad, that when Max grows out of a stage we won't go through that stage ever again. How does anyone handle that, especially those of you who are sure that you are done?
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You can't have the "are we going to have more babies" discussion when you have a newborn. You are not rational most the time because of lack of sleep and pregnancy hormones still lingering. I have always said that Brett and I will be married forever because we survived 4 pregnancies and the couple of months afterward. Lily never slept much either and it is so hard. But, it will get better. If he is crying so much it may be an allergy. Talk with your doctor. Hang in there and anytime you want an afternoon to go home and take a nap bring them all over here. I will be glad to watch them for you!
btw....LOVE that picture of you guys!!!
I've got a sleeper, but I'm still going back and forth on more children. Don't worry, he will eventually grow out of the crying, all four of mine did. Cute family picture! Where did you get that darling outfit?
PS - I miss you!
I agree with Amy, now is definitely not the time to have any thoughts about whether or not you should have more children. Wait until your newborn is not a baby, then see how you feel about inviting another baby into the family.
I am finished having kids. I find the best way for me to keep from having sad feelings is to enjoy every moment I have with Paige. Well, with each of my girls. I admit, I am slow to encourage the next stage. In fact, I may help hinder it a little. (sheepish grin) I do not encourage helping her walk. She can do that when she is ready--on her own time. ;) I just enjoy every stage she is in and savor every moment.
I still think you shouldn't consider anything permanent, but while Max is a baby, try to enjoy each stage as if it were your last. That way you will be able to enjoy it twice when you have another. :) And good luck with the no-sleeping stage. It WILL pass!
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