I am typing this one handed because my other hand is attached to the arm that is numb from holding an all day cranky baby.  I am not sure why but she woke up upset today and will not go to sleep or relax unless I hold her.  I tried tough love three different times and listened to frantic baby screams that got worse and worse till my nerves couldn't take it anymore.
I normally wouldn't mind holding the little babe but this happens to also be the day I promised the other kids we would make cookies and decorate them...and wrap presents...and finish Christmas decorating..and go outside for the first time in a week.  I know you are nodding your head saying "yup, been there, done that."  But boy it doesn't feel like there is much of a light at the end of the tunnel when you are sleep deprived, oozing milk, and have a home to run.