DD often still cries in her car seat, so I'm loathe to go anywhere further than 10 minutes away. I'm definitely isolated where we live right now.
I had no idea parenthood would be this hard lol. I don't think anyone really thinks DD is any different from any other baby, either. I probably just sound like a whiner who can't handle one baby. ha
Remember the best advice ever.... DO WHAT WORKS AND IGNORE EVERYONE ELSE. SMILE AND WAVE, BOYS!!
I will freely admit that I used the portable DVD player and a Baby Einstein DVD to get anywhere in the car with both of my children as babies. DS was much worse than DD, he would scream bloody murder the minute I strapped him into his seat. Judge away, those people who say babies shouldn't watch TV... cause YOU DIDN'T HAVE MY CRAZY KIDS! I thought I was a genius for figuring out a way to drive peacefully. :-)
Another part of my 'do what works' stategy: I got a housecleaner. She is, bar none, the best $50 every two weeks that I have ever spent on myself. I am physically incapable of letting go of my perfectionistic tendencies. For me, the house was a huge source of stress. Now, my house fairy helps to keep me sane. I know that not everyone is in a position to afford a housecleaner, but if there is any way you can swing it then consider it. I would get rid of cable and go back to my natural hair colour before I ever got rid of my house fairy!
