I don't mind changing diapers. Even poopy diapers. No, it isn't the most fun chore ever, but ever since Nicholas stopped peeing on us at about 2 weeks of age, it really isn't a big deal. But there is one baby-related chore I really hate.
Cutting fingernails.
They are so tiny and Nicholas doesn't stay still enough for me to easily get at them. Yes, I've even drawn blood a couple times. And his nails grow so incredibly fast! I feel like I'm constantly cutting or filing his nails, and yet he keeps waking up with scratches on his face. This morning he woke up looking like he was in a bar fight last night. Luckily most of the scratches were superficial and have already faded, but a couple broke the skin. I'm almost desperate enough to put him back in the infant mittens at night, at least until he outgrows this phase of clawing at his face while falling asleep and waking up.
(I can never figure out if you're typing to type or typing to get advice. Assuming it's for advice...)
ReplyDeleteWhen Abby was that little we just used a nail file rather than clippers. Toes are harder than fingers! Somehow Anny has drawn that duty since pretty early on.
Best of luck with the nail cutting!