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writes: My wife never lets me help her with our son (hes 7 weeks) because I almost I dropped him of course I didn't mean to. I was holding him to get him some milk and I almost trippped on something and he slipped from my arms but I caught him in time (and scared him pretty good). He wasn't hurt or anything but my wife completely freaked out (she saw the whole thing from another angle) she started me call unfitted farther. Now she wont let me hold him or anything and shes really wore out.Im just really clumsy. Any ideas? Reply to this Question
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reader, Mrs. Mom  +, writes (22 February 2009):
 Even a mother can drop a child! I did, when my son was about the age of yours! Man, did I feel bad. But my husband didn't say I couldn't take care of him anymore!
Your wife is so lucky you want to help! My husband was overwhelmed and said "He only wants you."
Just start going to him when he cries and doing the things you know will calm him--change him, feed him, hold him, burp him. When you and your wife are at home on weekends, try saying "Let's go for a walk!" And go into the nursery and start dressing your son to go out. And take him!
You're a wonderful man for wanting the close contact with your son, and both of you will benefit. If your wife gives you a hard time ,tell her that.
Good luck!
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 February 2009): 7 weeks old is a fragile time. How about compromising with your wife and suggest to hold him when you're sitting down. She's probably nervous too (If the baby is your 1st) If your wife was clumsy, wouldn't that make you nervous? I think in time, she will 'get over' this...probably 3 months old when their necks are stronger.
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