She does participate in the "witching hour" each day from about 3 pm until bedtime. This means she is a witch (just kidding, but you could fool me. Screaming, anyone?). If any moms out there know any ways to soothe a fussy baby during this time, PLEASE let me know!
Parrish turns 29 tomorrow! I can't believe how old we're getting. I'm still a mere 28...
We will have a quiet dinner at home with Sylvie and lots of presents. Hopefully I can get dinner on the table before it gets cold (this task still alludes me since it's bath time at dinner time!).
Here are some photos of Sylvie from today. She is getting fatter by the day!
God Bless,Katie
Katie,
ReplyDeleteIn some ways, I don't believe in giving advice to new parents. I know that when I had Audrey, I fell like I was bombarded with well intentioned, yet overwhelming advice about what would work for us. Having that said, I also know how completely helpless it feels when you beautiful child cries for no reason. I have had three very different experience with my three girls as newborns, one that was an average crier, one with collic and one that was nearly perfect. If I could bottle what caused the last one, Anna, to be perfect as a newborn, I would sell it.
Now, I wouldn't have written this if you hadn't asked for advice and please know that, again, I am such a big believer in the fact that you will ultimately figure out what is best for you and Sylvie, but I really do espouse to some of the beliefs found at happiestbaby.com. I don't know the dr's entire philosophy, but his insistence on not overstimulating your baby and the "shshing" method really helped me. Jody was much better at swadling than I was( I never got it tight enough), but even when nothing was working the "shshing" at least made me feel like I was doing something. Anyhow, if you would like, go to the website and see if it may work for you...Just know that you are doing so well to be feeding, changing and loving this miracle that God has given you, anything more is gravy!
In His service,
Robin
PS- we went through 18-20 diapers a day for some time- it is better than diaper rash!
Ok, those pictures (especially #2) are too precious for words!
ReplyDeleteHer witching hour starts early, eh? Have you tried long walks in the stroller? At least the cries aren't just bouncing between you and four walls that way...
HAPPY 29TH DR. PARRISH!
Katie, I am so glad to see Slyvie is doing so well! I love the picture of her sleeping...so cute!
ReplyDeleteAshlee
Hi Katie, I found your blog through a friend and then realized that we were in a rush group together. Anyway, get "the happiest baby on the block" and until you do...swaddle her tightly, lay her on her side either with her bally against yours or her back against your belly (reverse cradle hold), put your mouth to her ear and say "shhhhh" (get as loud as you need to make her stop crying and get softer when she stops), with the hand that is on the side of her face jostle her very gently (like rocking in water), and give her pasi to suck...ok yes this sounds crazy but try it! (you can go on you tube and see a video of several people that do this and see exactly how to do it. Just look up Happiest Baby on the Block or the 5 S's. I hope this helps...I have two little girls and both of them have responded well to this method!
ReplyDeleteMary Katherine (Feigley) Littrell