The Tears Came Down
Tuesday, August 12th, 2008 | Uncategorized
There are three types of cries that go on in our house. 1) Obviously, the baby cries. I’m starting to learn which cries mean what. For instance, the piercing screams combined with rooting around on whoever is holding him definitely mean hunger, and the little whimpers that turn to a big cry mean he has wet or dirty diapers. Time of day plays a role, too.
2) Then there are mommy cries, which are less and less frequent. I know I joked about the randomness of my weeping, but truthfully, there is always a reason for it. Be it guilt, fear, or pain, mommy tears usually fall into one of those categories. I’m turning the corner on the pain, getting less and less fearful, and REALLY starting to feel guilty for any little ailment he develops!! It’s amazing to me how guilty I can feel in certain moments….and I’m Catholic!
3) Then there are those baby cries I think I hear. Usually when I’m trying to fall asleep, in a half-dreaming, half-awake state, I only THINK I hear the baby crying. It wakes me up, only to realize he’s sound asleep, and I get no sound sleep at all. But, hey, I’ve been told I have years and years to get used to having no sleep, right??
6 Comments to The Tears Came Down
I am so impressed with your consistent posting. And I like the new theme on here. When you start posting pictures you will be a regular blog nerd like your husband.
By the way, I have no doubt that you will be as wonderful a mommy to Jonathan as you have been a friend to me over the years. Don’t doubt yourself, you are doing a fine job and will continue to learn and grow every day!
Thank you!! We can’t wait to have you over or go out to eat or something! Hey, I can drink now! But we need a few more weeks, I think, and we’ll be back in the game…baby steps…
SonyaAugust 14, 2008
Shoot girl, there ain’t no rush to get together! Right now it’s baby time, I’m cool with that. Besides, I prefer that he gets a little bigger again before I see him, I get so nervous holding newborns that I almost want to pee myself. They’re so tiny, and I’m always afraid I’ll drop them or squeeze them or do something I’m not supposed to that will end up having life long effects on the baby. See, it’s not just mommies that are paranoid about stuff!
great uncle tomAugust 18, 2008
meg,
first, sleep is overrated. you will be able to function with 2-3 hours of sleep no problem. don’t worry about it (hey, you’re not a teenager anymore, the things i go through to wake Maretta up, oy vey!).
i love your levels of crying – though Catholics are typically guilty so i don’t understand level 2.
Crying level 3 – means you are a great MOM. and like i said, you will get used to no sleep.
love you
G-UT
Thanks Uncle Tom!
The whole Catholic reference meant that you’d think I’d be used to the guilt and maybe after 32 years I’d be more immune!!
I’ll be updating the site more regularly once I get more of a routine down!
great uncle tomAugust 20, 2008
Meg, You’re missing the point – there is no more routine for you and Chris!! Ever!! Didn’t you kow they now have Webster’s Parents Dictionaries now and the word isn’t even in it.
G-UT
August 13, 2008