Since my last post Finn has been to his 6 month doctors appointment. He almost weighs 17 pounds and is 28 inches long. He is a super tall boy and is now wearing his 9 month clothes. Of course I still make him wear his 6 month stuff because I don't really want to buy more winter outfits but they are all too short. He has started sleeping on his side and loves to touch everything he can reach. He loves things that are different textures. We can now start table food but I have very slowly begun this process.
Thanks to all you ladies for your encouragement and advice. Believe it or not, I've literally tried everything that was suggested. The sleeping is getting better now actually. I've been letting him cry now for about two months and its working!! He has slept all through the night twice and last night I layed him in bed and he cried for under a minute! Now to tackle nap time more vigorously. I can only handle one mountain at a time. I've also quit trying to ween him right now. He went on a total bottle strike. I wouldn't even put anything in it, just get it out of the cabinet, and he would start screaming. He won't even take it with only breast milk in it. So for now, I'm taking a break and in a week or so I plan to try to continue the weening process- so frustrating.
Believe me, I had about an hour conversation with my pediatrician (who I love) about Finn. He said that unfortunately some babies are just really difficult. He did give me some good tips but mostly it was just good for me to be reassured that I really am doing things "right" he just responds differently than most babies. He said keep it up and this phase will pass. I pray it passes more quickly. Since becoming more vocal about my little monster I have since found out that I'm not the only person in the world with a baby who fights everything. Having a difficult child doesn't make me a terrible mom. In fact, I've decided that I work harder as a Mom than pretty much everyone else I know since he takes so much effort (no offense ladies).
As for other happenings in the Thompson household, C and I went to Sing Song last weekend in Abilene. I haven't been to Sing Song since I was actually in school. It was fun and always good to see friends and family.
Cade and I have also gotten involved with a company called MonaVie. We have seen a great opportunity with this company and we have had so much fun doing this together in our free time. You should check it out!
Lastly, I am a super bargain shopper even though I have expensive taste so I have must share my latest buy. The Dillards in my area is new and so not as many people go there as some of the other ones in the area and so they always have great stuff at sale time. They were having their usual 70% off sale but they did an additional 40% off of that. I bought two new tall leather boots that were originally each over $200 for $23 each. jackpot!
Have a great weekend!!
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I read your post a couple of days ago about Finn being difficult with sleep and I was coming back to post on it. I'm so glad things are getting better! Kairi was very very very difficult as a baby. But once she started sleeping, she slept hard and well. It was such an amazing difference that I could barely believe it. Although Kairi is super difficult and has been from birth, she's also absolutely amazing.
I'm so glad your doctor reminded you to not base your ability as a mom on the fussiness of your child! I had a hard time with that and struggled for a while. But as I've watched K grow up, I've realized that I had to have done SOMETHING right because despite the struggles she still has, she is still thriving and is now a happy child.
And just to give you a little hope about future children ... my second child is such an easy child. He only cried when he needed something and slept through the night from a few weeks old until much later (when ear infections popped up). He's been a breeze which is good because I do still have to focus a lot of attention on his sister. So just because Finn is a demanding child, doesn't mean that you can't handle him or future children.
I'm sure that you're an amazing mom!
I'm so sorry things have been rough! I know you are doing a great job though, and your doctor is so right...you have have to trust YOU & that you are giving him what is best. I'm sorry the weaning process is being difficult as well. I know that feeling. Emma would not ever take a bottle either, no matter what was in it. We had to just go straight to the sippy cup & even then is was a long process! Hang in there & hopefully you will keep getting more rest! :)
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