As a result, my husband and I were terrified to do many things in public with her, like take her to a restaurant or a friend's apartment.
Like all newborns, Ellie cried a lot. And she was not the type of baby who would consistently fall asleep and stay asleep. Her naps were erratic, and a crying fit could erupt, without warning, at any time. As a result, my husband and I were terrified to do many things in public with her, like take her to a restaurant or a friend's apartment. We felt like we were constantly walking on eggshells, afraid she might make a scene.