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.