Comments on: A Parent Freak Out

By: Camron

Camron — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 03:33:19 +0000

Had one of these just today. And my kids are older! I was ready to smack their whiny heads together. Makes me glad I have someone to snarl to, “YOU deal with this - I’ve got nothing left” and walk away.

But the guilt is very real, even when you know you handled it well. Thanks for the reality check.

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Experiments in Life » Blog Archive » The Ugly Side of Parenting — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 18:03:37 +0000

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By: Ashley Creekmore

Ashley Creekmore — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 16:00:09 +0000

This sounds like the first 6 weeks of Emily’s life. With the 12-hour marathon nursing sessions and the both of us finally collapsing for 5-8 hours of much needed sleep, only to wake up and repeat…I so understand Parent Freak Out. I think I spent as much time in tears as Emily.

I have a very real experience with this, but will post it on my site so as not to take up tons of space. Just know that I totally understand where you are coming from. Remember, you and Misty are great parents. Don’t succumb to the Parent-Guilt trap.

By: Paul O'Brian

Paul O'Brian — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:24:58 +0000

Oh, man. Full sympathy and empathy. I definitely know that feeling — it’s a full-body experience. The Freak Out isn’t cause for guilt, though, not when you handle it in such a benign way.

By: Stephen

Stephen — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 15:23:38 +0000

Thanks, everyone.

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Liza’s Sleep Training « Live Granades — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 05:08:26 +0000

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By: Jack

Jack — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 02:35:54 +0000

I am totally impressed with this blog, and the honesty with which you both portray your parenting. I have never seen such honest and entertaining writing.

Thank you…from a gay man who will never know the joys of parenting, nor it’s trials. You give me something no one else has been able to.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:55:22 +0000

I know that moment.

That singular moment when you look at your child and have to make a simple decision.

1) Hit him/her.

2) Walk away.

It’s doesn’t make you an evil person to get there, but you’re right, most people don’t talk about that aspect of parenting.

I’ve been there once. I’ll certainly be there again. Last time I had to take Ivy to her room and latch the door - for her safety. I was so frustrated - but I managed to do the right thing, as it seems you guys have.

Crazy though. Good on ya for blogging about something people keep so quiet.

By: Liza

Liza — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 00:03:26 +0000

My mom actually threw me at my dad once. She claims I was completely airborne for about a half second. I think you’re still coming out ahead.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 21:52:43 +0000

I’ve only had two Freak Out & that was babysitting my niece, and then my nephew. My niece refused to go to sleep - kept screaming her head off. I was so frustrated I just had to walk away and come back 10 minutes or so later. My nephew had a similar problem - kept screaming for no good reason when I put him down. You try everything you can think of and then just finally realize that it doesn’t matter - they’re going to keep fussing/screaming…