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7/24/02 What I have Learned thus far (I have learned from my daughter): Don't believe everything you read in the baby books. Other people's babies are different, they are not like yours. Some babies like to eat 23 hours a day when they are born. Relax sometimes. If your baby eats all the time she is probably hungry all the time, so you better feed her. At first her eating every 2-3 hours seemed like a ridiculous dream, now it is becoming closer to reality and I miss having her at my breast day in and day out. It used to be a cure all! Both breastmilk and the shit from totally breastfed babies can shoot really far- and san pelligrino really does get the stains out. Rocking chairs are essential baby items. Diapers are handy too. Almost everything else so far is clutter. Sometimes moms need a break: if you're in the crapper people are less likely to bother you, bring a book. Earplugs may also be helpful. It's easier to sleep with your baby right near you, although sleep is somewhat of a dream on a distant planet now. It's nice to be in the middle of a DiDonato Sandwich. Sometimes babies just need to be held, and so do moms and dads. I would have a hard time holding up my head if it was the size of my arm, too. It is hard to be a mom, and a dad, but I imagine it must be infinitely harder to be a baby... sometimes they cry and you don't know what they need, you try everything, she is turning bright red then purple with anger and frustration - then you realize she just wanted to go outside, or be naked, or be held tighter and she is fine. You feel like the biggest asshole in the world for not knowing that right away. That doesn't mean you are a bad parent, in fact, you are a really good parent, and all good parents deserve Tofutti Cuties, so you better eat one NOW. ...The End. |
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