7 Weeks Old - Stubborn

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Are any of you as stubborn as I am?  I don't like being told what to do.  I often have a hard time listening to advice.  I like to do things my way.  However, this past week has been difficult.  My back is still sore and baby has been crying a lot.  I have been using the techniques from "The Happiest Baby on the Block"  Lately, they don't seem to be working for me.  Today, I was jiggling baby up and down and loudly shushing him in his ear.  My wife said to me, "Do you want some advice?"  I hesitantly said, "Yes."  She said, "Be more gentle with him.  Sush him quietly, and gently sway back and forth."  I thought about her comments for a little bit.  The stupid stubborn side of me wanted to ignore her comments, but my tired body told me to listen to her.  I did.  In a short amount of time he stopped crying and went to sleep.  I felt wonderful.  And I didn't regret listening to my wife.  I wish I could just quit being so stubborn. Life would be so much easier.  But I know that won't happen quickly.  At this point in my life I think I first need to be gently shushed and swayed.
 
Do any of you have stories about being stubborn?