tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718676358512726788.post6179979941959322682..comments2023-10-29T04:05:20.294-10:00Comments on *Over the Rainbow*: The First MonthKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01603476435929943234noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718676358512726788.post-67232462322646512412016-09-14T05:08:04.707-10:002016-09-14T05:08:04.707-10:00I'm sorry that sleeping hasn't been easy, ...I'm sorry that sleeping hasn't been easy, hopefully over time he comes to enjoy one of the bassinets.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01092211937888152360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718676358512726788.post-64052645642433378862016-09-12T18:49:03.049-10:002016-09-12T18:49:03.049-10:00If you are at a base, call the Child Development C...If you are at a base, call the Child Development Center and ask about care providers that do evening / weekend care. The CDC would have already done back ground checks and likely have referrals and references available. <br /><br />If your little guy likes to be in his room and likes to be inclined, put some blankets at the head of his bed between the spring and the mattress. It worked for my boys when they had colds and needed help draining those nasty noses. <br /><br />Hang in there. I know it's hard and it seems like it never ends, but it will go quickly. They grow fast. Aloha Acreshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12742578062908987174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4718676358512726788.post-91769202240812440892016-09-10T06:55:39.905-10:002016-09-10T06:55:39.905-10:00He looks really alert. Very cute too! I know the t...He looks really alert. Very cute too! I know the transition from 1 to 2 kids is the hardest parenting transition. It really is. Don't be so hard on all the things you are forgetting/not getting to, I promise you it really doesn't matter. My young mom self wouldn't have heard it 15 years ago though. If having a clean house is important, then would you consider a housecleaner to come in 1-2xs a month? It could help you temporarily until things start to settle out and you get more sleep and energy. As for the babysitter thing, my suggestion would be someone in your husband's workplace? Maybe a single couple who would love to snuggle a baby for 2-3 hours? Or a young wife who is currently going to school and might appreciate some extra cash? Or a drop in service? I didn't like to leave my kids with a babysitter either unless I really knew them or it was a facility. When all our kids were young we would do date night in after we put the kids to bed. The Dating Divas.com have some really great ideas for that. I hope you can figure some things out to give you a little break. I really feel for you!Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08209535310773458540noreply@blogger.com