My dad came over the other day while I had my interview and babysat. When I got in he said, "Did you know that X has colic?" I said, "I was starting to think so, but I wasn't sure." I was a colic baby. Just what I was afraid of. Heredity has reared it's ugly head. Grampa knows best.
So, now I have a little one with acid reflux and colic. So he is just miserable 24/7.
There was a slight turning point last night. X slept for 4 and a half hours straight before his feeding. He only woke twice to feed instead of the 4 or 5 he had been doing. That was wonderful. I didn't enjoy it much because I started worrying that he just wasn't interested in eating because something was hurting him.
Maybe his tummy is starting to grow and he doesn't need multiple middle of the night feeds. Gosh, I hope I get a repeat of that tonight.
Now he is being all angelic like and sleeping beside me on the couch for the first time today. That's another thing. He doesn't like sleeping in his crib in the nursery or even on the other side of the room from me. He freaks out if I leave the room or his line of sight. I don't know if he really knows that mom has left, or if he can just sense that no one is within a foot of him anymore. I don't mind holding him and cuddling with him. I think he still needs that right now. A gets mad at me and is afraid we are raising a whiny, clingy child. While that thought scares me, I just can't let X "cry it out." Mommies were meant to comfort, and that's what I do. Make everything better.
2 comments:
You go, Shelby! Take care of your son the way you know how and how you feel best. Cody and I can't wait to meet the little guy!
I'm a friend of Michelle's and I saw your blog on hers. I have an 8 month old daughter and I wanted to assure you that you are not spoiling your sweet baby. He is too young to be spoiled. Give him what he needs, but make sure and get some breaks too. I'm sorry to hear that he has colic. He will grow out of it soon.
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