WEEK TEN

There is something very primal about a mother/baby relationship. It’s amazing how a mother’s touch can soothe when nobody else’s can. My poor husband found this out when he volunteered to watch Oliver so that I could go see a movie (so nice to get away for awhile, highly recommended if you can do it!). It was the longest I had been away from him and the longest my husband had been alone with him without having me in the vicinity. He did an AMAZING job. But unfortunately because Oliver is so accustomed to having his naps snuggled up to mommy in his sling I was setting things up for disaster. Let’s just say that if I want to go see a movie again it has to be a night show! It really is amazing how quickly and simply my holding him can calm Oliver. I’m not trained specially in this. I’m not doing anything particularly different from other people, but somehow deep down inside there is a bond there between Oliver and me that is unique and precious and I am beginning to love this special relationship that only the two of us share. This week as Oliver had his first round of booster shots. I was very nervous going to the doctor because I had read and heard from other people how painful this is for them and how painful it is as a mother to watch. My little man was very brave and strong and only cried when the needle was going in. He spent the rest of the day in his sling or my arms and was actually smiling and cooing by the end of it. All I can suggest to parents taking a baby in for boosters is to take a deep breath and be strong for your little munchkin as they are going to look to you for comfort. At his appointment we found out Oliver is in the 75th percentile for length, weight and head circumference. He’s a big guy! Because he’s getting so big I’m starting to find it harder on my back to carry him. I discovered its imperative I wash my sling every night as it has some stretch to it and by the end of the day it sags too low. This has helped keep him higher up on my body making for less backache at night. I would recommend doing this to anyone who using a sling or wrap with a bit of give to it.