I have therefore been skipping meals which my HV and hubby have told me off for as I'm breastfeeding and it's not doing me or Sophie any good.
I have tried to eat when she's crying and tried to ignore the sound (knowing first, of course, that she's fed, clean and not unwell) but I find it so stressful it can reduce me to tears and I just cannot finish a meal
My HV says at her age there is no 'cause and effect' yet so I'm fine to let her cry or pick her up, whichever I choose but there's no harm she said in letting her cry whilst I eat. She suggested I go into another room whilst having my dinner and just check on her. However, I'm too scared to do this since Sophie had bronchiolitis and choked badly with it - paranoia I know
How do others cope with the baby crying when it comes to mealtimes? Is it just something you learn to 'ignore' whilst you are eating if you know they are fine and just grumpy or tired?
I'd really, really appreciate any help.