Knox has become grumpy. Okay maybe that’s not exactly the right word for his demeanor…to be specific… he’s “gassy” and the gas is stuck. He is down-right mad about it! (the good news is he has also begun to purposefully smile…which makes up for the screaming rants…kind of). I brought up the gassy-screaming to my doctor ...
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I have a 3week old and He will cry out in pain from gas too! I have tried gripe water but it doesnt seem to keep him satsified very long, so I tried colic calm…it worked for a while too but its black and was staining everything, so now i’m trying probiotic drops and it has been most helpful! He is a little tooter now! LOL
I wanted to ask though, how do you do it all? I have a 20 month old along with my 3 week old and it seems like they both need me at the same time and constantly! Along with being sleep deprived and emotional I feel overwhelmed and our house is a wreck. But then I think of the story of Mary and Martha and I try to focus on what is important. (Mary choosing to listen to Jesus while Martha was overwhelmed with the house and things that didn’t matter.) I see and read your wonderful blog and all four boys and I wonder how do you do it all?
Stevie, thanks for the tip on the probiotic drops! I will most definitely check those out.
As far as your question about “how I do it all?” The answer is: I don’t! I have a lot of help from my husband (he feeds them breakfast & puts them to bed). He also is very clean and frequently does the dishes and unloads the dishwasher. I also have someone who cleans the house 2x a month. I have friends who have been bringing me food. AND who says my house isn’t a mess? (your comment makes me want to take pics of our messes spaces & video a dinner & take a pic of my angry face!).
I would say you actually have it harder with a 20 month old and a 3 week old than I do with 4 kids! My oldest 3 boys can actually do a lot for themselves now and even help out with chores around the house. They can get themselves dressed. The older two go to the bathroom (no diaper changing!). They entertain each other.
I think when I had my 2nd son it was hard b/c my oldest was used to me being his primary play partner. So he expected me to still play with him and i was so busy with the baby. My 2nd and 3rd have never had me all to themselves, so they don’t expect that from me.
Hang in there friend! Each month it will get better and when your 2nd is a 1 year old you will be soooo thankful they are close together in age. Hugs to you. May you get rest during afternoon nap time. May you give yourself grace in the mess.
I just want to say you are so precious! Ipray for you even though we have never met, and we may never meet this side of Heaven. Your words encourage me and your blog is a highlight to my week! You talk about “our calling” and you were def. called to encourage other mothers! Thank you friend! Much love!