3rd night and day: Not getting any easier. Last night Master Z did go into the cot without crying – the first time since we started this process. He did have an unhappy expression on his face, almost of defeat. He is sleeping more, but so far only about an hour extra in a 24 […]
Category Archives: Early Parenthood
Controlled crying, controlled comforting, progressive learning – whatever you call it and whichever version you use, it is horrible, heartwrenching stuff. It still goes against what I believe is good for a child. I still think that it is not healthy to let a child cry without giving some comfort, it still feels fundamentally wrong […]
Tuesday 13 March 2012 ===================== 5:21 PM Happy kitties enjoying the heat and the wild garden Wednesday 14 March 2012 ======================= 8:38 AM We have a new place for storing the pram – it doubles as a guard for the amp! — 8:44 AM Zac has a new habit of grinding his teeth together. It’s […]
Today was Zac’s birthday party. Lots of photos to sort through before posting but here is my favourite so far….
A year ago today we welcomed Zac into our nervous arms. He was so tiny I was afraid I’d drop him or break him somehow. Having him put into my arms on the operating table was one of the scariest, most incredible moments of my life. All I really remember is trying desperately to see […]
