How to be a good mother?
By nanclie
@nanclie (73)
China
October 30, 2007 11:29pm CST
I have a three-month baby.Now she always wakes up in the night and she is crying all the time.I think she is hungry,so I feed her.But she isn't hungry.I think she catches a cold,so I take her to the doctor.But she doesn't have a cold.I really don't know what to do for my little daughter.Now she is sleeping deeply.So please help me.Thanks a lot!
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14 responses
@meholl (510)
• United States
31 Oct 07
To be the best mother to your little girl is to be attentive and loving, and being concerned. The doctor won't mind if you are overly concerned. And the doc will give you just about any advice you ask for when it comes to being a parent.
There are also many support groups online as well as chat rooms that you can ask questions and get advice.
You will notice that your daughter has different cries, such as when she is hungry, or wants a diaper change, or just wants to cuddle. And sometimes it is as simple as giving an extra pat on the back to make sure she is done burping.
Follow your instincts. And if your instincts say go to the doctor, go to the doctor. If they say, cuddle, then do that.
With time you will learn new tricks, and many are willing to teach you, don't be afraid to reach out for advice.
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@nanclie (73)
• China
31 Oct 07
thanks a lot for your response to my discussion.my little girl just cries at night.i am to be a mother the first time so i dont know how to take care of my baby.if only she cries,i think she must be hungry.thanks for your advice.to be a mother is so vital that i only want to have the baby,not the second one.thanks!
@ribbon1226 (192)
• United States
31 Oct 07
It sounds like you are a good Mom. You are doing your best to find out why she cries and taking her to the doctor when you think she is sick. There are times they cry and we can't figure it out right away.
My daughter use to cry a lot and there seemed no reason. But it ended up being colic. She also had problems with formula with iron in it. Actually as soon as I switched her from formula to milk that stopped. But it took a long time to find the answer. Don't think your in any way not a good Mom because you have not found the cause yet. Your a great Mom in my book because you are caring enough to look for the cause.
It could be teething and sometimes that can show symptoms as though they have a cold.
Just keep doing what your doing. If your feeling overwhelmed see if you can get someone to care for your daughter while you get a break.
Take care, best of luck and god bless.
@ribbon1226 (192)
• United States
4 Nov 07
Yes, you are a good Mom. A baby crying all night for unknown reasons does not equal bad mother. You must be exhausted and on edge..Does she pull her knees up when she is crying? I use to know when my daughter did that it meant stomach pain. Ask your doctor for suggestions too. If at all possible, have someone watch her at some point for your to get some sleep until you can figure this out. I wish you the best of luck with finding the cause very soon so you both can get a good nights rest. Take care.
@nanclie (73)
• China
1 Nov 07
you say i am a good mother,but i cant find the reason that my baby cries at night.the babies have the habit of crying the whole night?i dont know.many times i feel very tired.just as you say,maybe i have to relax myself for a time.now my daughter is in my whole mind.i am gald to meet you and thank you for giving me the advice.thanks!
@jvaldelamar (17)
• United States
31 Oct 07
I am a mother of three little girls the oldest is almost 7 years and the youngest is 6 months. Babies cry. It is very normal for them to wake up a lot at night. They usually wont start sleeping all of the way through the night until after they are a year old, or off of the bottle. Being a new mom coinsides with being a little spastic with the "colds". My first child got my lipstick on her cheek...and I was sure it was a rash. No worries, this too will pass. Learn to relax and enjoy your little angel while she is little because they grow so fast!
@nanclie (73)
• China
1 Nov 07
thank you for response for my discussion and giving some advice for me.maybe babies often cry at night.sometimes i dont know what to do about my little daughter.is looking after babies the women's duty?why isnt the men's?since we had the baby,i have had no good sleep.to be a good mother is so difficult,i still say so.thanks a lot!
@noriko (1254)
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31 Oct 07
i've been through that too. but now my baby is 21 month already and now he is teething. he cries in the middle of the night maybe because of pain he has with his swollen gums. take it easy. dont blame yourself when the baby cries and you cant let him stop. the things i did when my son was that young i have a mobile with round up tune so i just round that up again and again and i think the music eases him. then he will keep quiet but if the music is over he will start crying again so i have to round it up again. music makes kids at ease. i also massage his legs just to tell him and show him that i am at his side. you dont have to worry, you are a good mother and keep it up. hugs
@noriko (1254)
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2 Nov 07
i am a first time mom too, and i let my child listen to music since the time we arrived from the hospital. music really helps a lot for the baby. make sure to listen very well of your child's cries. if you will listen very well the cries differ on the things your child needs. when my son was 2 months old i realized that his cries has different tones. he has a im hungry cry, he has i want a diaper cahnge cry, he has a carry me cry.
@nanclie (73)
• China
31 Oct 07
thank you very much to give me the advice.i always massage her little legs just like what you say.the babies like her have many problems for a first-time mother because the baby cant say anything.if she doesnt feel good,she begins to cry.i will let her listen to some songs when she cries again but she is so young that she just listens to the sound.
@qmw200053 (48)
• China
1 Nov 07
She also has feeling,you should always take care of her emotions,bescause she can't express,you should pay attention to!
@lena_mae1983 (383)
• United States
31 Oct 07
Motherhood is something you grow in to. At three months old with my first one I was the same way. Every sniffle we ran to the doctor and every cry I thought was for a bottle. You learn soon enough. Just go with your instinct and it will all work out.
@annettenasser (2992)
• Kuwait
31 Oct 07
always check if she is in a warm place and well feed. and make sure she is safe and happy.
@okwusman1 (2247)
• Abuja, Nigeria
31 Oct 07
nanclie, i am sorry for the inconviniecies created by your three months daughter. atimes children are of the habit of crying all night, some may fail or refuse to eat. as a man i don't like being disturb that way. and i don't know the reason why they cry like that. even if you give them food, they will still cry and cry. please if you discover the reason or remedy notify me.
@nanclie (73)
• China
31 Oct 07
thank you all the same.my baby now is sleeping.for a long time after i fed her,she went to sleep.i have been tired very much since i had my daughter.her dad went to work every day,so only i take care of my baby.in the daytime she is a little better than in the night.i have no idea about her.i will notify you if i discover the reason of my daughter's crying.thank you!
@ANSHAIL (58)
• India
4 Nov 07
its a good and challenging job,it is proud to be a mother,mostly child wants the sheler of her mother,so give her your love and affection toomuch.
@izathewzia (5134)
• Philippines
31 Oct 07
I dunno eventhough i am already a mom of my own. All i know is to fulfill all your tasks as a mom to the best of you can. We can not avoid commiting mistakes. But what important most is, we keep on trying to be the best mom we could be.
@estephan1974 (30)
• Australia
31 Oct 07
I think all new mothers worry just like you are. When I had my first child I was always in the doctors surgury, thinking there was something wrong with my baby. Don't worry you will get used to what your baby is crying for in time. Just relax and take it easy you don't want to wear yourself out too early. Sometimes babies cry because they have wind, are wet, are hungry or maybe too hot or cold.
I am sure you will get the hang of it. Good luck.
@nanclie (73)
• China
31 Oct 07
thank you!as a mother,i worry about my baby much about her crying.she cant speak,i only guess what situation she is in.but sometimes i dont know what to do about her.my daughter just cries in night,so i think she might be cold.yeah.i really dont know what she thinks and how she feels.up to now,i know to be a good mother is difficult.
@kangel48446 (507)
• United States
31 Oct 07
Hun, I honestly think you are being too hard on yourself. All of the things you've listed only tells me that you ARE a good mother. You're attentive and you respond to your baby, that's what is important.
Motherhood is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding jobs that I have ever encountered. You learn something new every day! I'm learning things with my two month old that I never knew with my daughter who is now eighteen months old.
Take a deep breath and relax.. as long as you give your baby the necessities in life, she has all that she needs.
@nanclie (73)
• China
31 Oct 07
thank you very much.maybe i am the first time to have a baby and to be a mother,many problems i dont solve still exist about my daughter.although my mother sometimes goes to look after my baby,she doesnt come every day.i thank you to give me a positive attitude for my work.to be a mother is really a challenging work that i have ever encountered.thank you again!
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@pauline0910 (36)
• China
2 Nov 07
being a new mum is not easy, just like me ,i have two babies(twins), they premature, they need even more care than normal term baby. baby crying during the night quite normal, maybe they had nightmare, or they felling cold or hot, did you check your room temperature, did you feed her every 3-4 hours. try to play a lot before she sleeping, so that she felling a little bit tired then sleep well. hope she is sleeping well soon!