As a new mother I often find myself faced with a crying infant and no idea what's wrong. So I run through my list; dirty diaper? hot or cold? hungry? tired?
Recently I noticed, however, that different people will jump to different conclusions when my son cries. His grandfather always thinks that he is cold. My husband always thinks that he is hungry. It was when I realized that I always think he is tired that I had my epiphany. We all assume that whatever bothers us the most must be what's bothering him. I'm not sure where his pediatricians advice that his fussiness is likely gas fits into this theory, but I'd better go. The baby is crying because we need a nap. I mean, he needs a nap.
Recently I noticed, however, that different people will jump to different conclusions when my son cries. His grandfather always thinks that he is cold. My husband always thinks that he is hungry. It was when I realized that I always think he is tired that I had my epiphany. We all assume that whatever bothers us the most must be what's bothering him. I'm not sure where his pediatricians advice that his fussiness is likely gas fits into this theory, but I'd better go. The baby is crying because we need a nap. I mean, he needs a nap.
This is so true! My goto is crying of unknown origin, maybe it's time for some soul searching.
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