:: A reason to smile ::
I don't usually don't go into all of the struggles, tears and frustrations that accompany having a highly allergenic child with eczema. But lately the stress of dealing, just with the daily acts of living life, have become overbearing. It's draining. I spend a good part of every night after Harry goes to bed just crying my eyes out. I've been told he'll grow out of this and so I guess that is what keeps me going at this time.
Today about an hour after Harry went in for his nap I heard some ruckus, a lot of "singing" and a bunch of "dadddadaddaaddaaas" and entered his room to find him playing with his friends in his crib. So cute. I guess I have to look on the bright side, I certainly have a happy, smart child who amazes me every single second he is awake. :)
"hmm.... how did that monster get into my crib?"
"Please. Get. Him. Out." Harry did NOT like Cookie monster all up in his crib. werd.
Today about an hour after Harry went in for his nap I heard some ruckus, a lot of "singing" and a bunch of "dadddadaddaaddaaas" and entered his room to find him playing with his friends in his crib. So cute. I guess I have to look on the bright side, I certainly have a happy, smart child who amazes me every single second he is awake. :)
"hmm.... how did that monster get into my crib?"
"Please. Get. Him. Out." Harry did NOT like Cookie monster all up in his crib. werd.
5 Comments:
Keep hanging in there Jilly Pie. You are an amazing mom and Mems WILL grow out of this. Let's hope it's sooner than later.
And those little toofies of his! Oh my heart. :)
Woz
Hey, it could REALLY be worse: he could look like me!
Hey Jill,
When I was born I had jaundice, and I was allergic to my moms own breast milk, and dairy milk, as well as sensitive to airborne allergens. I had to be given ultra expensive baby formula. Also, I looked like a monkey and was dressed in girl clothes at times. And after all that, look at me. Now I just look like a monkey, but i'm not allergic to anything now, I no longer drink baby formula, and only appear to have jaundice when i'm tanned.
Being a mom looks tough, which is why I'm glad i'll never have to be one. I'll just have to be a dad someday and they have it much easier!
Be tough.
Best,
Erik Hornung :-)
Hey Jill,
I can't talk about being a mom yet, but from my own experiences with allergies, it sucks. What's worse is Harry is unable to tell you how he feels. I say this not to upset you, but to explain that your frustration is understandable. Harry is lucky to have such a caring mom who wants to make his life more comfortable. I work with some children whose parents are uninterested in even being around. Harry is beautiful and looks very happy in the pictures you have posted. Keep your chin up and enjoy the good moments!
Lindsey (aka Hornung)
Jill ... You are a great Mom ... and Harry is the best little boy (and the cutest I might add)! You were jaundice when you were born .. I remember having to "leave you at the hospital" .. all 9 lb 14 oz of you with little goggles on under the "lights"! And you know where you get the anxiety from (sorry!). You and Steve are wonderful parents .. stress if part of parenting ... you all got an extra dose... but you'll be stronger for it. Love you .. MOM
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