One moment

[Anonymous]

Ok, so we didn’t have a good “whole” day, but I did have a moment today when I really thought that I could keep on doing this. Ben was nursing, and doing so comfortably and happily, and he looked up at me and smiled… you know that goofy grin, with my nipple still in his mouth of course. He is also starting to reach and bat at things, so he was waving his fist around trying to reach my face. Mind you, 5 minutes later he was screaming, trying to get out a burp and puked all over the place, but for that one moment, life was good. I guess I’m just grateful for those moments, however short or few and far between they may be… it’s amazing how much it can help to reenergize you and give you hope.

[Anonymous]

I hope you and Ben have many more of those happy moments!

[Anonymous]

There’s definitely nothing better than a baby’s smile… at least for a mom.

I remember when Bryce was 3 months old, he was behind developmentally because of all his issues, and hadn’t smiled yet, which worried me. One day, I was just really down and overwhelmed with all that was going on with Bryce. I just didn’t know if I could do it! Right at that moment, he looked up at me and smiled – his first ever. It was like a gift from God. Like you, Naomi, it gave me the strength to go on. Anyway! I know how you feel!

Hope you get more of those precious moments!!

[Anonymous]

Naomi – Oh you brought me right back to those feelings! I can remember exactly what you’re talking about. It was so stressful and frustrating and many many days I was at my wits end. Those little moments were what got me through as well. Cherish them! I have spent a lot of time lately *wishing* Sarah back to a newborn with the knowledge I have now so that I could change things and it wouldn’t have been such a 4 month nightmare…but I have come to realize that I’m wishing away the beautiful and sweet baby I have right NOW! Hang in there and keep making those great memories!

Amy

[Anonymous]

The moment your baby looks at you and smiles is the most wonderful moment in the world . What a great day for you both.

[Anonymous]

During Kaelyn’s early struggles with reflux, we really focused on and cherished those “little” moments. They really do make everything worth it!

[Anonymous]

you know what i think it is really going to get better for you! i remember that time as well when he started to give me “Real” smiles, and interact a lot more. For some reason around that time is when I started feeling better as well, things just seemed a bit easier! I guess it does have a lot to do with it giving you extra strength and kind of “re energizing ” you , and u just cant be upset when they give you that big grin

[Anonymous]

I totally agree with Lauren. Alex has been a spitting machine today, but almost every time she grins at me as she does it. It’s so hard to get upset when you’re looking at that gummy grin!

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