Babies Born August 2007 #3

[sconeonamission]

Hey girls!
I was in here yesterday to post, but Jensen got upset - like he always does - and I wasn't able to post anything. Last Tuesday, I was told that Jensen may not be gaining enough weight. We go back to be re-checked tomorrow. I'm not worried, he seems happy enough and his eyes are bright too. Very vocal. I thought we had the whole colic thing over and done with. Apparently not. Screams for ages. Andrew doesnt like being anywhere near him at that time - probably coz he can't settle him. Pff like I can. Last night, not even a bath settled him. Luckily for the last few evenings we've been over at Andrews parents and his mother is more than eager to take him when he's screaming or crying. Makes me feel bad tho. That I can't control him crying and it makes me look like I can't handle him. He's so needy. I don't know how you girlos cant post here everyday. Every waking moment is spent cuddling him. Don't get me wrong... I love cuddling him. But he whinges when theres nothing wrong and I get nothing done. Even right now I'm pushing thru him throwing himself about, when im typing one handed. My mil gets him to fall asleep during the day for me when were over there. Basically when hes asleep, I just veg and do nothing or read. I'm exhausted all the time.

Tummy time is an issue. He hates it. Screams the instant hes on his tummy. Cant do it after his bath, coz hes fed and wrapped and he falls asleep. He doesnt even try! He'll get a few head lifts in and then just puts his head down and sucks his fist. The physio says heaps of tummy time to correct his flat spot, but all i can think is are you coming over to make sure he does when he screams?

We enjoyed Nixon's (my sisters lil boy) first birthday party on Sunday! Jensen's needles went well on Thurs last week. He was asleep when we started, after each needle hed close his eyes to go back to sleep and fed after the last needle must have hurt more than the others then went back to sleep.

Other that not much is happening here. The house is a shambles. We did however have our first swim yesterday. He hated it. Pity no one was there to take a photo of his first swim, even though he screamed the whole time. Oh well. Have to fake it next time.

Better go, maybe check back in later. Hes crying again

[neuri]

scone, for what its worth, i often wonder how the other ladies find the time to post sometimes too. i think we all have our good and bad days. i'm sorry your colicky days are still persisting here and there but as I am continuously told by ppl - it WILL get better as bub gets older. despite ur stress u sound like ur coping like any of us wld be. I know its easier said than done when u hear someone tell u to forget about the housework for a while (i cant forget it myself!) but a good arvo or good day will come and u'll be able to do some stuff. trust me, thats how i get anything done at my place.

i get really antsy too when i'm at MIL's or relos place and Willa wont settle for me. i keep thinking i must look a bit inept and then i feel like i want to be home doing my own thing with willa. but just remind urself that u are jensen's mum and that despite everything, no one knows him better than u.

ok, back to pushing this pram back and forth - willa's been on the boob all day so am appreciating a bit of time out!

sonia