snotfest
August 22, 2014Today was a tiring day for Mommy Vivy.
Daniel is a bit under the weather and it’s been pretty much a snotfest where I am right now. *looks at T-shirt with wet patches* And babies, when they’re sick I realise, become even bigger babies. -___-” But I get it obviously; they’re feeling annoyed and uncomfortable and it must be even worse that they can’t say it to you, so they just cry and whine and cry some more. So moms with sick babies; patience level goes ding ding ding to the highest maximum number.
I tried putting him to sleep so he can rest but he would cry everytime I left his side. He would want me there with him the entire time today and when I had to go to the toilet, he cried so much his whole face turned red I got scared. I couldn’t really go to work (I did run off for an hour though because I had some interviews I couldn’t reschedule) so I kept getting messages from my colleagues. Some were quite urgent that needed my reply asap, but everytime I held my phone, Daniel would wake up and cry. HOW DO YOU JUST KNOW?!
In the car, he would smush his face into my headscarf leaving me with patches here and there. My plain scarf is now a printed one with abstract detailing. Dark blotches are the new thing right? Anyway, he just wanted me to sing to him and tap him to sleep that when I stopped doing so, he would toss and turn and cry. I had to carry him a lot today and being pregnant, it totally took a toll on my back. And oh don’t get me started on how difficult it was to give him his medicine. Oh my goodness, seriously, I was so tired today I wanted to cry.
Then tonight, I looked at him sleep peacefully. I couldn’t help but kiss him and stroke his hair while whispering to him “Good night, my love. Get well soon, ok? I love you so much.” And I actually missed cuddling him that I considered waking him up to do so. Just 10 minutes ago, I was so frustrated with him for throwing tantrums today. And now, I have butterflies of joy just looking at him and resting my head underneath his armpit while listening to him sleep. Is it crazy that I miss him??
Motherhood is so so so weird.
Whenever you try to put Daniel to sleep, try not to forget to pat and selawat so he can hears… somehow it works when i do that to my nephews / nieces. Oh, while giving them medicine too. InsyaAllah, Allah bantu.
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Get well soon little sweet pumpkin, Daniel Azim Shah.
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Rest well too, dear Vivy Sofinas Yusof (sorry with the full name but i believe, calling full name is a du’a too, and i’m sure everyone’s name ada maksud yang baik – insyaAllah)
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xoxo,
AsH
Motherhood is weird indeed. Heaven and hell can be experienced together, I learnt recently.
Get well soon, Daniel!
Congrats on the second pregnancy, Vivy! May Allah swt bless you and yours abundantly.
Hi, Vivy..mother’s do crazy things hence the crazy result of ups and down of emotions…hehehe…being a mommy means half of your annual leave is meant for emergency related to children…no other way coz children need their mommy extra TLC especially during sick times…oldfolks may say that a child is extra clingy coz he knows there’s another baby inside mommy so they wanna attention more…hehehe…get well soon daniel and have a safe pregnancy vivy…*hugs*
If Daniel’s having trouble weaning himself off you slowly right now, it’ll be a nightmare when his other sibling arrives cos he’ll feel the need to contend even more for your attention 🙁 Nevertheless, I hope he gets better soon, it’s always so difficult to be so small and sick, all the misery and uncomfortableness is amplified. And I hope God grants you and Dean the strength to pull through all this. (crosses fingers)
My baby has just recovered from Viral fever recently. She had high fever upto 39++ for 4 whole days. Those days were the worst for me. She whines and cry and I know because she felt bodyache all over her body with that temperature. I couldn’t help her eventhough I am a doctor. I wished I could replace her for the pain. She slept on my chest or my husband’s chest the entire time. We took turn at night. It was uncomfortable for us and I went to clinic looking like a zombie. I was worried too because of the persistent high fever for days. When it comes to your child it is difficult to be objective. Hehehe. Now that she is fine. Dem the virus for attacking her. I appreciate that little grin and laughter more. It is super difficult when your child is sick but thinking that we are the only one who can soothe and reduce the pain, kept me motivated. It will go away soon Vivy InsyaAllah. You are doing great. Get well soon Daniel luv.
i was pregnant too when my son reached 1 year old. there will be tantrums often during my pregnancy. some says because he knows his getting a new sibling. its was quite stressful. before the baby popped out, i try as many as possible play with my son as to let him know mommy will always loves you and at the same time teach him to be independent. cherish the time u hv to spent with ur son before the baby is out.
peace.
Sep2 i oso love putting my head underneath my daughter’s armpit whenever she falls asleep esp at night! Then she’ll put her leg or hand whatever on my head! Gahhh
The exact same thing happened to me when I found out I’m pregnant again. My son was just 8 months at that time. And now he is still as clingy as he was. But I believe once his brother/sister come out, everything will be just fine. And I couldn’t stop myself from being a clingy mother as well. Haha
Kannn.. As much as we hate waking up in the middle of the nite, going to work as zombie, we still want more kids haha. Weird weird. Oh now i miss pregnancy and little babies…sobs
vivy, why don’t u try to wear daniel? there are so many babywearing gear out there; wraps, ring slings or soft structure carriers. it helps a lot in terms of distributing the baby weight evenly during being carried. tak lah u rasa penat & lenguh nak dukung dia. but look for an ergonomic baby carrier ok, and beware of non-ergonomic carriers brand such as Bjorn (walaupun ini yg paling famous & stylo, but totally non-ergonomic). Onya is one of the bestsellers now. u can try kat faboluos mom or lunatots outlet. or maybe you can join Malaysian Babywearers fb page for further details.
hope that helps! 🙂
It’s okay Vivy. I’m having the same issue. Cranky daughter while being pregnant. Our child will be more manja with us when we are pregnant. It’s like they knew they are no longer No.1 after this. 😀 Be patience okay?
indeed!
been there n done it hiihih, semoga Allah memberkati keluarga vivy, Amin.
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