The Woes of Colic

I had mentioned that Baby Grandpa was colicky.  While he has been doing so much better, the last couple days this week have reminded me a lot of the first couple months.

Any one with a colicky baby knows.

This poor baby was so gassy he cried almost 24/7.  He only slept being held because, once we would put him down, the gas would start moving and wake him up.  He would wake up every half hour, grunting and crying.  It was heart breaking.

I got so tired, at about 7 in the morning, I would give up on trying to put him in the bassinet and just cuddle with him.  Then I finally started putting him in my bed at the beginning of  the night (*gasp* we co-sleep, oh no.) just so I could get a little sleep myself.

He likes to play in the crib

but never sleep

 My poor baby was always in so much pain.  His Dr. said to give him gas drops, but that didn't really help.  People had suggested that I cut things out of my diet, so I cut out chocolate, peanuts and cut back my dairy (I couldn't cut milk cold turkey.  I love milk) Then I started staying away from wheat.  Nothing worked.  At our two month appointment I talked to the pediatrician.  His advice? Colicky babies are just colicky.  Some people blame foods, most of the time, it is just how it is.  I was told not to worry about cutting things back and to just make sure to rock him and burp him and to not get frustrated.

What did I do when I got home?  That's right.

I ate a giant piece of chocolate cake with a large glass of milk.

Then, no more colic.

ok, so I got him to sleep in it twice. But he hasn't let me put him in it ever since.

 What?
I'm still trying to decide if  he just grew out of  it, or if all he wanted was some chocolate.

We love our snuggabunny swing. A.K.A. nap-time

While dealing with a fussy baby was so difficult, we are really lucky that it only lasted 2 1/2 months.  I have heard of some mommies that have had to deal with it for 9 months.  I am also glad that even when he is fussy, now it is usually just because he is tired, and not because he is in pain.

We Now Have A 4 Month Old

Today, my little man is 4 months.  I have been a mommy for 4 months already.  It feels like it hasn't been that long at all.  Though a lot has happened in the last 4 months.  

Trying to adjust was interesting.  The Baby Grandpa(we call him that since he is named after his papa) was  colicky, so that made adjusting extra difficult.   In that last week before going back to work, I had finally figured it out.  I had dinner ready every night at around 6:30 and my house was getting clean.  Once I went back to work though, it all went out the window.  

Going back to work was one of the hardest things I had to do.  I remember that first week, I was in the kitchen bawling my eyes out while washing dishes.  Why was I so upset? because I was stuck washing dishes, listening to my baby laughing and playing with the Auntie Nanny.  I was so tired from getting up early for work, my house was trashed, and I felt like I didn't get to spend enough time with my family, and after my sister started school, I would just be working to pay for child care anyway.  So we decided I wasn't going to do it anymore.

As of Friday, I am officially a stay home mommy. 

 I've been at it for only one day and I already feel so much better. My house isn't sparkling yet (I've decided to give my self a week of just baby/mommy time before I try to turn myself into super SHMom)  but I have been able to get so much cuddle and play time in.

Here are lots of pictures. Enjoy his cuteness! 

Our little giants boy

He looks so much like his daddy.

I love this outfit.  You don't even know

Just chilling in Granny's chair

Nomnomnom

I am so grateful to my wonderful Husband and loving Heavenly Father that I have the opportunity to stay home.  It was a decision that I struggled with.  Now, there is no doubt in my mind that I am doing what is best for my family.

More updates soon.