As Littlest grew in my womb, I'd often think about what she would be like. Whose eyes would she get? Would she have hair? Will she like music? Will she love to be outside? But never once did I think to ask myself, "Will she come out of the womb high maintenance, with an inclination to screaming all. the. time...." Nope, no I did not. I never considered that she would be anything but mellow and easy going, just like the rest of her family.
I'll catch myself grumbling and losing patience...because she's being exactly the baby that God sovereignly chose for us. Praise God that the walls of my house stand witness to that crying. Praise Him that LO hears her sister and runs to her with a paci. Praise Him that I have a child to hear screaming and not the deafening sound of silence. I'm weary, yes. But I'm so very grateful that His mercies are new every morning.
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Bless you! Ella had AWFUL colic. I remember the pediatrician said she'd outgrow it by 3 months...well, 3 months came and went and she still screamed all day and evening and several hours in the night. She did start to mellow around 5 months. By 6, she was way more normal. I literally had a friend say "I've never heard a baby scream that much when she was over." I never found anything that helped. No magic potion.
You can do it! I'm cheering you on!! And it doesn't mean she won't be a happy child. I'm praying for your perseverance! Let me know if you need some encouragement!
Sweet little thing. My FIRST was similar...surprised I went on to have a second :) But oh so thankful for healthy babies, crying or quiet!
So sorry, Katie. That must be really rough. You're keeping a great perspective!
I am reading a great book right now that I think you would enjoy...It is called "Loving the little years: Mothering in the trenches." The title makes me laugh. It is a quick and easy read which makes it even better. Hang in there....this too shall pass!!!
Just read through a few posts... she is probably one of the prettiest newborns I've ever seen.
We are excited about welcoming #2 into our lives next week. Nervous. But excited!
Oh, how I can relate. Hannah was a screamer. It was constant. I was insane from my ears being constantly filled with her lungs. It did get a little easier eventually. It felt like a lifetime, but looking back, those newborn days are so fast. I'm praying that each day will feel a little easier for you! I'm already trying to mentally prepare for the screams of my #2. I can hear her in your pictures and words of this post. :) She IS so beautiful though, screams and all. How's MT handling all of this noise?
Bless your heart. Bless her heart. It's so hard to figure it all out - for both of you! Some days (nights, too), my mantra is, "This is a season. This is a season." And then I smile and relax and enjoy. Because this season passes too quickly. E is so beautiful. I just want to scoop her up and snuggle. Prayers for renewed grace and rest!
Hang in there, Katie! Both my girls were this way day and night. When my pediatrician told me I could stop waking my first for feedings, I remember thinking, "Well, that would require her to actually stop screaming and go to sleep at some point." My nerves were frazzled at all times. It is SO hard to put things in perspective when all you are trying to do is survive. Survival is a worthy aspiration though. And you are doing it. And in this season, that's a big accomplishment and it's enough! Beautiful babies!!!!
Aww she is such a sweet little thing. Keep your self together Katie, motherhood times maybe rough but the joy of seeing them smile and well enough is priceless. Bless you and you're little ones.
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And this is why I say God made babies so darn cute, so you couldn't be mad at them for whatever they throw at you. Sorry for all the screaming, but Littlest just wants to make sure she doesn't get overlooked is all :)
1- CONGRATULATIONS! She is beautiful.
2- Been there. My first was super high maintenance and fussy/ had colic - and it was exhausting. I feel your pain. Time is on your side.
I will say a prayer for ya.
Hard...that is what motherhood is..just plain hard! Worth it...yes...hard...yes...do it again in a second...yes...hard...yes! You are doing a great job. I will pray for littlest one and her lungs =)
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