I was thinking about all the things I worried about, especially when Gavin was younger that ended up being a waste of my energy...One such issue revisited me yesterday and I decided to let it be a simple thought dismissed.
We had Ezekiel's 18 month visit yesterday. Developmentally, he is way ahead and everything is perfect, except he has lost weight in the last 6 months. The same thing happened with Gavin, and this was such a shock to me since he had always been off the charts for his weight his first year, then all of a sudden, he had lost weight. Yes, they learned to walk and "slimmed out" and I'm sure this is a big part of it, but with Gavin, this was a real worry to me for a while. I tried to create food that Gavin would eat that was high in calories...I tried to get him to eat at times he probably wasn't hungry...and I worried that something was wrong with him. Guess what? He was fine. He is fine. It was something I should have heard in one ear (from the Dr.) and slip out the other ear. So with Ezekiel, I have decided to not waste one moment worrying about this. He goes back for a weight re-check in 2 months and between now and then I will be more conscious of what he is eating...and I WILL push for him to eat higher calorie foods...but i will NOT stress and dwell on it. He's fine!
This is just an example of one of those things we worry about that goes away with time and then we wonder why we spent so much time worrying...I can think of many other areas(with my kids) I have done this: sleep habits, naps, different issues with breastfeeding, starting solids, SLEEP HABITS, thumb-sucking, potty-training, SLEEP HABITS, etc...I'm sure it will not change as they get older...when should I put him in preschool? Should I put him in kindergarten at 5 or 6? When should I start potty training? How much tv should they watch? What time is a good bedtime? Is he "growing out" of his nap? You get the point. I guess this is just part of being a mother. I think its hardest with the first, and then with the second, its not so hard...because now you have experience! Though the second will not respond the same as the first, at least you have a general idea how things will go...
So those are my morning thoughts. :-) have a great day.
Tuesday, May 15, 2007
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Oh man, I stressed so much about nursing Ben, time, how long, which side first... on and on... with Addie I'm lucky if I even remember the last time I fed her! The funny thing is - i think she's a better eatter, probably because I'm much more relaxed.
Anyway, I love reading your blog, you are such a great mom.
I remember stressing soooo much when Cam went to his 30 minute nap schedule. What am I doing wrong? Babies needs sleep for brain development, will this hurt him? I finally resolved to accept his yucky day naps and not worry. How freeing that decision was! Good post!
i couldnt help notice that you published a post on xanga as well....hmm, next comes a background layout, and then it's over. you'll have completely switched over : )
yeah, I feel like my mom has been in school for 10 years. (wait, she kinda has...took the "Long track") and its so great to see her be so excited about finishing up!
so funny about your bro, wife, and mom. I'm not sure how I'd handle that.
miss ya!
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