I have been struggling lately with people's perceptions of Olivia. She recently had a bad day at daycare, and she also stayed with Ryan's Grandma Ginny for an afternoon where she cried almost the whole time too. I, of course, can explain away these behaviors. (Possibly teething at daycare--fussy with me that day too, tylenol helped...she hasn't spent much time with GG so she isn't comfortable to be left with her for an afternoon) ETC!
But I really struggle with people thinking that she is a "bad" baby. Hear me out--SHE ISN'T! Yes, she prefers to be with her Mommy sometimes (Who doesn't?!), but she's perfectly content with others most of the time. It is hard not to take it personally when people comment about her behavior as if it is either MY fault or that she is a bad baby. I know I just need to take people's comments with a grain of salt because I know Olivia better than anyone, but it is still just emotionally draining some days!
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No babies are bad babies...we all have bad days...and all little kids are effected by the weather--maybe that's what's going on, besides normal growing pains.
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