...is a smile from my baby girl! A few weeks ago the doctor mentioned she should be smiling back at us in a few weeks. Well the time went by and she didn't smile back yet. So I asked the doctor about it at the last appt and he said not to worry that because she is a preemie she might be 7 weeks behind with these milestones. She does smile. It's just while she's sleeping. And then sometimes when she is awake and staring off looking at something, she kind of starts to crack a smile. But I'm really craving a real...big...adorable..gummy smile from my daughter :)
I feel like I really need it. Things have been super tough with her colic. Last night was especially hard. My husband was away for work overnight so my mom and step dad came over for a bit in the evening to let me nap before my "night shift." Well she cried the whole time for them and after they left it got worse. She SCREAMEDDD pretty much all night long :( It's just so hard. Because I don't know how to help her. We've tried everything. The doctor put her on these "colic drops" but I think they are just making her constipated and more miserable. So we talked to the doctor and they said to stop them for two days and see what happens. She also kind of threw up last night. Something much thicker than regular spit up. And there were a few times I had to blow in her face to get her breathing again. Because she sometimes screams so hard and forgets to breathe and turns blue. It's lovely :( But what I'm learning is, is that I'm not alone. People have been reaching out to me and giving me tips and telling me that their baby screams all night too!!! It's just good to know that we aren't the only ones dealing with this...and that it will eventually get better!! Please God, let it get better....
We did get some happy news the other day! My husband got a new job with the town we live in! And this is a big deal for us financially! :) Higher income, much cheaper health insurance, room for advancement and no more overnight trips!! We are excited about this. I'm so happy for my husband because he has been waiting for this job for 9 years!
Also, baby girl has been taking a nap in her crib every afternoon for the past few days! Which is a big deal!! I think she likes it in there. Or is just super exhausted from screaming all night that she'll sleep anywhere! I love watching her on the monitor :)
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I'm sorry this is all so hard. Can't anything ever just be easy?? I am willing Sam to smile at you on Mother's Day. Now that I have handed down the order it is sure to be so. :)
That's so great about the new job. You must be so relieved!
Awww hun! I'm sorry this is a rough time for you. You're doing an awesome job. I will pray that you guys can say goodbye to colic ASAP and hello to many many smiles.
congrats to your hubby!!!! what an amazing change for you guys!
Congrats to M on the new job, that's so wonderful! I hope she starts smiling soon! I was such a mess when my kids started smiling/laughing I used to tear up all the time....they were probably like wtf Mom. Praying the colic passes soon too and baby girl lets you get some sleep (at night preferably)!
Congratulations on the crib napping & hubby's new job. Both are VERY exciting. You will get smiles soon and they will melt.your.freaking.heart! No joke!
I'm hoping you get your wish on Mother's Day. I'll tell ya though, I didn't think Chloe would ever smile, but she finally did and now she wont stop. It will happen soon enough, just make sure and have your camera ready! :) Congratulations on your husband's new job! That sounds like a wonderful change.
I hope she smiles for you soon.
I'm so sorry to hear this :(
My little sister screamed for the first ten months of her life...I can't remember why (I was 5, so I'll have to ask mum). There was a reason and in the end it was sorted and she ended up being a happy little baby.
I just hope that darned colic goes away fast or you are able to get to the bottom of what's bothering poor little miss! Thinking of you!
I hope she gives you that desired smile and SOON! You deserve it! She sounds like a REALLY tough little baby. I wish I could offer more than just support - if we lived closer I would totally come and walk her myself! Hang in there, hun. Enjoy your first Mother's Day - the smiles are coming and that is something to look forward to:)!
Congrats to your hubby - amazing news!!!
I hope she smiles for you!!!!!
Oh the ever elusive smile!! My baby smiles in his sleep too. Not sure when we will get a real one or when that's supposed to happen? So sorry to hear the nights have been so rough. :( I hope the colic gets better because a screaming baby all night is no fun for anyone. :( Congrats to your DH on the new job, it sounds fantastic!!
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