Day 93 A New Creation

God, it would be so nice if there was a manuel on how to take care of babies and to raise, educate and disciple all children - but there is NOT!  Each child is a new life, unique and unlike any other.   While some principals may work with many or even most babies, nothing works for all.  I know Jesus wasn't talking about babies in Mark 2 when He said "no one puts new wine into old wineskins..." but about His new covenant of grace, the Good News.  Yet, I find an application here - no two babies are alike. Mommy has to figure each baby out, like it was the first time, and customize many things to that baby's needs.  I never was able to sleep with the baby in my bed until now when he is so sore with eczema that he screams until I sooth and cuddle with him in bed.  Thank you, Lord, for showing me that I can't rest on what worked before - this child is a new creation. 

Tip: Learn to nurse laying down - baby faces you for the breast closes to the bed, you lean over baby lying down for the upper breast - and perhaps you'll both get a little more rest. I never mastered this with my firstborn and it's still a challenge because I spray a lot and hate wearing nursing bras to bed, but in a pinch when I'm exhausted, it's wonderful!