"For the word of God is alive and active."
I've been thinking a lot about my post from yesterday all day today. I've asked God for help A LOT today. (Gram is in a phase where every nap is a battle.) I've also been reading the book Baby Whisperer and although it's a good book I'm realizing that maybe I need to take a break from reading books about baby behavior for awhile. I'm realizing that when I'm reading a book like that I get frustrated with Gram more easily because I feel like I'm not doing things right or he isn't acting like he should. I read what is in these books and I feel like I follow what they say and yet still have the same sleep issues with Gram. And I feel like a failure. I feel like I obviously don't know my child well enough or I would have picked up on cues sooner or established a better schedule that would help him to sleep so soundly night after night and nap well day after day.
I don't want to feel like that.
I don't want to feel like I'm second guessing myself because of what I've just read. Or as I'm doing what a book told me and it's not working how my child must be abnormal. So...I'm going to take a break for awhile.
Just prayer and Scripture for this mom - that way I will be more focused on what God is doing IN ME instead on what Gram is or isn't doing. God's Word isn't a how to for parenting, but it is alive and active and has all I need.
Thank you Father for your Word. Thank you for your patience with me. Thank you for knowing who Gram is and what he needs better than anyone. Thank you for giving me the most amazing little man. Thank you for choosing me to be his mom.
Is it consistent for him to not want to go down? If so, have you considered that it may be physiological? Acid-reflux or ear canal issues come to mind. I'm sure you've scoured everything looking for answers. I truly hope you find the golden ticket soon.
He is beautiful.