As a pediatrician and a mother, I understand the challenges of caring for a colicky baby. My own experience with my son, who cried incessantly for the first few months, taught me just how overwhelming it can be. If you’ve never been in the shoes of a mom battling colic, here are some phrases you should steer clear of to avoid adding to her stress.
- Have you considered insert generic parenting tip here? Really? I should just feed him when he’s hungry? Thanks for the insight—it’s not like we haven’t tried everything under the sun.
- I’m so exhausted today; I only got six hours of sleep. Six hours? That feels like a luxury! I can hardly recall sleeping for more than 90 minutes straight.
- Can you please quiet that baby? Your noise is disturbing others. We’re sorry if our crying baby is interrupting your peaceful lunch, but trust me, we’re doing everything we can.
- Did you catch the latest episode of that hit show? Honestly, our TV now serves as background noise, mainly for baby videos to keep him calm.
- Are you feeling alright? You seem a bit pale. If you ever ask this to a new mom, you might want to run; she might not have the energy to chase you down!
- When was the last time you showered? I think it was a Tuesday, but I can’t recall if it was this month or last month.
- Treasure these moments; they grow up so fast. Would you like to babysit and experience the “joy” firsthand?
- Just wait until he turns two! That’s really helpful advice. How about a little sympathy instead?
- Have you thought about cutting gluten from your diet? Gluten is the only thing keeping me sane right now—don’t take away my cookies!
- My kids never cried like that. Oh really? You might want to reconsider your choice of words!
- Can you babysit for me sometime? Yes, because I’m sure you’d love to experience the symphony of cries.
- It takes a village… but not today. I’m busy with other commitments. Just don’t even go there.
- I’m glad I’m past that stage. Oh great, thanks for rubbing salt into my wounds!
- I’m sure it’ll pass in a few months… For me, a few hours can feel like an eternity right now.
- Childbirth isn’t looking so bad, is it? I can assure you that the exhaustion of sleepless nights feels just as torturous.
- I remember when my baby cried for an hour. Keep talking while I try to catch some Z’s!
- Exercise can fight fatigue. You know what else helps? Sleep.
- Why don’t you share more photos online? Because who wants to see their baby with puffy eyes and a snotty nose?
- My parents are visiting for two weeks. That’s a joke, right? Seriously, I can’t handle that right now.
- That’s odd; he never cries when I’m around. Well, enjoy while it lasts!
These comments, while often made with good intentions, can be very frustrating for mothers dealing with colic. Instead, try saying something supportive, like “Let me hold the baby for a while” or “You should take a nap.” It’s the little gestures that can make a world of difference.
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In summary, being a new mom is a challenging journey, especially when dealing with colic. Supportive comments and offers to help can go a long way in easing the burden.