After birth, there were nights I would cry while patting my son to sleep, WHY?

Source: https://guardian.ng/life/former-big-brother-star-gifty-powers-welcomes-third-child/

But while Gov. Mills is busy patting herself on the back and claiming that surpluses and rainy day savings are the result of her brilliant fiscal management, remember that she and her administration have had little to do with it.

Source: https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/08/23/opinion/opinion-contributor/maines-growing-budget-surplus-high-taxes-inflation/

Diana Moyer cradled her newborn son, Atticus Lee Moyer, in the crook of her arm, gently patting his bottom as he cooed.

Source: https://www.columbian.com/news/2023/jan/22/family-first-parental-leave-for-military-members-extended-from-3-weeks-to-3-months/

Having noted this, I wish to congratulate all the parties for patting up the healthy campaigns while thanking INEC with great expectations to deliver a credible election.”

Source: https://punchng.com/breaking-election-will-not-hold-in-240-polling-units-inec/

If she saw me now, I think she’d almost be patting me on the back.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/12/04/my-daughter-devastated-put-lives-hold-suicide-19901322/

Once we got back to our dorm, there were police doing body checks and patting everyone down.'

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/galleries/article-11748655/MSU-students-horror-gunman-terrorized-campus-killing-three.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Ramaphosa’s cancelled visit come amid the recirculation of an old video, in which the president is patting his government on the back for ‘fixing the country’s energy crisis.’

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/ramaphosa-cancels-davos-trip-due-to-ongoing-energy-crisis/

Rodrigues made sure the 20-year-old wasn’t fazed by the Aussie chirping around her, helped her focus on the need to build a partnership, and kept patting her on the shoulders every chance she got.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/cricket/india-vs-australia-test-deepti-sharmas-fifty-streak-and-jemimah-rodriguess-sweeping-masterclass-9079366/

“Senior Border Patrol management is too busy patting themselves on the back for keeping sector capacity numbers down at the cost of releasing 1,000-2,000 illegal migrants into the interior of the U.S. each day,” the agent said.

Source: https://dailycaller.com/2023/06/10/biden-takes-victory-lap-border-security-despite-hordes-migrants-illegally-crossing/

Then he sees Maeve on a couch, and leaves her and Reid alone in the room, patting Reid on the shoulder before walking out.

Source: https://screenrant.com/when-does-hotchs-wife-get-killed-criminal-minds-episode/

The royal can then be seen sharing an embrace with the young girl, before patting her on the back.

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/lifestyle/coronation-king-charles-kate-windsor-b2334386.html