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First of all, we both want to thank you for the joy that you have shared with us in finding out that Brenda was pregnant yesterday! We were overwhelmed with the support and love that you all showed and continue to. We just keep going back to the fact that this is God’s story for…
Last week of Christmas break and it sure did not disappoint! Though I’ll fully admit, Mazy is completely ready to go back (insert crazy face emoji). After a long quarantine, going back for a week, then being off for 2, she’s ready to get back to it. This week we had fun playing games, playing…
As I said in my last post, I did stop breastfeeding. When I first became pregnant, a common question asked is “are you going to breastfeed?” I often said that I would give it a try and see what happens. Really though, what I meant while screaming inside was “YES!” Breastfeeding is something that I…
This week was quite an exciting week in our household because Mazy could finally go back to school! Our covid quarantine was definitely the hardest for our daughter Mazy, who never got sick (just had the sniffles for a day), but had to miss out on school for a few weeks. But in good ole…
It was all things Christmas this week in our home! Even though Christmas is a little more than a week away, I knew I wanted our sweet girl to experience all things Christmas this year! As she gets a bit older, I see the excitement in her eyes and the joy that Christmas brings. And…
I pray that one day I would have a faith that can move mountains. To believe so much in what God is doing in our life – even in the good and bad, that there is no worry or doubt. Our faith was shaken a bit yesterday as I started to question what God was…
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I've found that kids who pull their hair sometimes enjoy my little ponies…they can pull their hair instead 😉
That's a great idea! Thank you for the suggestion. We ate going to try that 🙂
That's a great idea! Thank you for the suggestion. We ate going to try that 🙂
I understand the anxiety and stress Mazy is feeling and how it is playing out with her hair pulling. My little one also has a little anxiety and it comes out in unhealthy ways too. I wish I knew what to do better to help curb the feelings (aside of extra love and kindness). I use a lot of distraction and talking. Although my baby can't fully understand my words, she understands that I am trying to communicate with her and my tone makes it sound like "I hear you, I understand." My husband will explain everything and she listens (doesn't understand but hears him). And that seems to help some. Also, we call any behavior that can cause damage or hurt by a specific name which she knows what that is. When she does anxiety behavior I call it by name, "ohhh no baby, thats an ouchy, don't do that. Ouch, ouch… Here is dolly want to play with her instead?" And if doll doesn't work, then I pull out something more enjoyable such as freeze dried apple snack etc. That also helps for us. Also a lot of reassurance, "oh baby its okay, mama is right here. [your daugthers names] is mama's baby, right?" kisses and hugs. Baby is daddys baby right?" Mama and daddy love baby [insert name here] you don't have to cry, no ouchy… No ouchy to my baby." Thats what I say….
Those are great words! Our most successful method is distraction so we try to reroute when we can! She has responded somewhat to that and it has helped to show her what to do instead, like be gentle with hair.You are a great mama! How is your little one doing?
Shes doing much better. She still has some issues with being away from her regular routine and away from home (which we do not travel really at all and are home for her night time routine of food, bath, bed etc). It creates peace on one level but on another we don't get to do anything at night (outside of home). Also as you mentioned teaching her to be gentle. My husband taught our little one "gentle" I honestly didn't think it would work but she understood what being gentle is. I try (fail more than I want to) but try to praise the behaviors I want from her. Even on her bad days I still try to find things to praise so that she can get encouraged to do right things. I tell her, "yes, good job sweet heart, thats what mama wanted [insert desired behavior]" or if shes breaking down I start praising her for the behavior she is [only kind of doing] — so being patient, waiting for mama etc. That helps sometimes….
I am glad to hear she is doing much better! I bet that brings some relief! That is so true to praise the good behaviors because that teaches them what IS right. It amazes me how they understand a simple word like gentle, but it makes a huge difference! I bet it's hard to not be able to get out – babies sure to strive and thrive on routine! I am fully convinced of that 🙂