As Jude lay in my arms last night, giggling quietly to himself while falling asleep, I sat rocking him gently and cherished every moment. A few minutes earlier he had cried out for me through the darkness of the night and I rushed to his side as I always do when he cries.My beautiful boy who loves his mummy and needs very little more than to be loved in return. I cherish every waking moment with you in my arms and when you cry out for me I hold it close to my heart.
One day you'll be all grown up and you won't need me any more. The times when you will crawl happily into my arms are few and short lived.
I implore all mothers and fathers out there, please don't ignore your baby when he or she cries out for you, your baby needs and wants you now but that won't long be the case. Cherish it while you can.
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This is another one of those things we often feel we need permission to do. My mum is forever telling me that I just need to let him cry - but I can't do it. And it's for the exact reasons you state - he's only a baby ONCE. Who knows if I'll have more, even though I want them? The relief in his voice when I enter the room to pick him up is enough to let me know I've made the right choice.
Hi Helen, thanks for reading my blog.
I, thankfully, have never been instructed by anyone to let Jude cry, but I have very minimal interference (or assistance) in raising him. So, therefore, I have come to be very comfortable with my choices.
As a mother who never ever lets my baby cry I can honestly say that my little Jude is a beautiful, happy boy with bright, loving eyes. He sleeps well at night and is engaged and active during the day.
I know I have made the right choices in how I raise him. I would hate to regret my choices, you don't get any 2nd chances. You're right, they're only babies once.
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