Mila has it. I'm so bummed. She got a little nervous when she saw the doctor last week, but it wasn't horrible. This week she seems to cry every time someone looks at her. It's ridiculous and I don't know what I can do about it (or IF there is anything I can do about it).
Yesterday was picture day at the daycare. Mila's teacher said she's not sure how the photos of her will turn out because she did not like the photographer. The teacher tried to help distract her, but her face was probably already red by that point. Aiden said he took some pictures with her. I REALLY hope some of those turned out okay. I will probably still buy them even if Mila is crying, just to laugh at in the future.
For the rest of the day, Mila was super sensitive about strangers. There is another teacher that works in her room periodically when one of the regulars needs to be relieved for lunch or whatever else. Mila WOULD NOT let the part-time teacher feed her. Then, at the end of the day, she started freaking out every time a parent would come in to pick up their child. It's insanity. I feel bad, but I don't want this to be a regular way of life.
She is also really needy at home. When we get home from daycare, its usually between 5:45 and 6. That gives me two hours to put away dishes from the day before, make dinner, clean up dinner, bathe, brush teeth, get PJ's on and read books. Travis usually gets home between 6:30 and 9. I don't have time to lay around holding Mila all the time. Usually I can just set her up in her bouncy seat in the kitchen and she is okay. Aiden likes to make her laugh, so that helps. After a while, Mila gets sleepy and therefore cranky. I TRY to get her to sleep before it gets to this point, but I don't always see the signs because I'm busy running around like a mad woman. So then I try one of two things. Or two of two things depending on if the first one works or not: swing or crib. Sometimes it works, but for the past week they mostly have not worked. The only way she will happily go to sleep is if one of us is holding her. I DON'T HAVE TIME TO DO THIS. Nor do I want to make a habit of that.
Ugh. I don't know what to do about her. She used to be so happy all the time. What is wrong with my baby? Is her tummy upset from starting new food? Over the weekend I assumed it was from the vaccinations, but that effects of that should be long gone. Is it this new stranger anxiety that usually develops around 5 months old? I DON'T KNOW!!!
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Ugh... Nikki... I think you posted every thought that every Mom has in her head -- working or SAHM. I wish I could offer some advice or something, but I have no clue what to tell you. I don't blame you for not wanting to hold her all the live long day... especially to prevent this from becoming a habit. I wonder if it's just a "growing pain?"
Just hang in there... she's already almost 6 months, so hopefully she'll start to mellow out soon. You got through the coughing phase (well, mostly), so maybe this is just something you have to "get through" too?
I finally remembered to call the nurse's line. They said vaccinations can make babies cranky for up to two weeks. I'm really hoping its just a phase. The teachers said she was in a MUCH better mood today and she ate well. Crossing my fingers!!!!
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