So, if Jean-Louis is helping out, what is wrong then you're asking? Well, he certainly helps out and since Tristan arrived, a lot of that help is voluntary too. He just doesn't do things right all the time. Okay, you're probably thinking he's a guy and that's totally normal! When it comes to being able to console Tristan and calm him down and give mommy a much needed break, Jean-Louis seems to do the opposite. In fact, putting Tristan down some times calms him more than holding him. I demonstrated how to hold Tristan and how to talk to him and we even got Jean-Louis to wear one of my used breastfeeding shirts but nope. Tristan could cry most of the day if I left him alone with Jean-Louis right now. I sure hope this time passes and both Tristan and Jean-Louis learn to like each other more.
Jean-Louis must feel like crap too. I sort of understand. He doesn't know why Tristan doesn't like him. Apparently, from talking with other fathers, it's quite normal for very young babies to be repelled by their father and to cry all the time. Maybe in a month, things will be different. I sure hope so because being with Tristan all day and then all night, I could certainly use a little break in the evenings. Of course to be fair, in the evenings Tristan does cry more too.
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