A single mother's homework
Some parents walk into single parentry with their head up high, for others it could take some time getting use to. No matter the case, we're all in the same boat.... raising a child(ren) by our selves. Having to be both parents and doing so in a blink of an eye isn't as easy as 1,2,3.
No matter when single parent hood happens, during pregnancy, newborn, your child being the
age(s) of one, two, three.... It's still just as hard. I'm writing this because I am a single mother and I know how hard it can be, so i'm wanting to try to help other single parents'....and yes, of course!!, single fathers' are welcome to read this blog as well.
One of the first things I would like to say is, being a single parent is hard but just look at what you've got!!.... a little you (even if they don't look like you, they're still a part of you).
The "S" word:
One big thing with being a single parent is stress.... although, nonsingle parents deal with the "S" word too, I for one believe single parents take on a little more then nonsingle parents. Anyhow, ways that help me to deal with stress (and maybe you too):
- While your baby/child is asleep, place him/her in a safe place to where you could still hear them if they happen to wake up.
- Make yourself a relaxing bubble bath, maybe light a few candles, play some relaxing music and just simple relax for awhile.
- If your baby starts crying in the middle of the night.... what to do?.
- First off, try checking your baby's diaper....if that is clean then try feeding your baby, if that doesn't seem to be working. Just try cuddling with your baby, sometimes they want to simple be held by their Mommy and/or Daddy. If that don't work, it could just be that your baby is tired and is fighting sleep.
- Please, do NOT ever shake a baby!!!! and always remember to place baby on it's back to sleep!!.
- If all else falses and your baby continues to cry, you might want to call your baby's doctor to make an appointment. Your baby could have colic which could be the reason for all of his/her fussiness.
- For yourself, if your baby's crying seems too much for you to handle, try calling a friend and or family member. (while making sure your baby is in a safe place, like in it's crib on it's back).
- If none of them answer, try taken a deep breath, count to 10 an exhale, while doing so try thinking of something that makes you happy "a happy though".
Remember, your baby loves you and needs you and that it's not crying to upset or make you mad. Crying is how babies communicate, they're just trying to tell you something, be clam, try to relax.
Hopefully, my blog has helped you. -Thank You for your time.
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