I can't believe it's February already! Alex is 3 months today. He's so big! He is in the 3/6 month clothing and actually fits into some just 6 month clothing. He's extremely long and has the cutest little chubby arms and legs. He loves to smile and coo back at you when you start smiling and talking to him. He's getting much better at tummy time and can hold his head up pretty high, even though tummy time doesn't last long because he starts getting mad. I love my little boy so much.
However, can I just say that he is an extremely FUSSY baby! There are so many times where we just have to walk around with him for him to be happy. The second we sit down, he starts crying. If I stop to take a drink of water while I'm holding him, he gets fussy. If things are not exactly to his liking, he gets fussy. Sometimes it's just a little fussing, while other times it's the all out screaming and he actually has tears in his eyes because he's so upset.
There is still the car seat issue as well. He still doesn't like it and will cry all the time in the car. This is extremely hard on me because I honestly feel like I can't go anywhere, or would rather just stay home, rather than deal with a fussy, crying baby out in public. It's really hard when you feel like the only times you can leave the house are to go grocery shopping and to the gym. And taking him anywhere else feels more like a chore, rather than just running an errand. The few times I have taken him out, I have to be in constant motion in order for him to be happy.
Also, because he's so big and heavy, carrying him around, especially in his car seat, is really hard on me. I have tons of knots in my back and neck and right now, my neck feels more like a rock. So, hence another reason, not to want to go places with him.
I love my little guy, but I really hope that things get better soon! As for the bottle, well that just didn't work out. He wouldn't take it. We kept trying and trying. I did buy another bottle the other day, that's supposed to be more like nursing, in its design. We're going to try it out soon and hopefully it will work!
I didn't mean for this to be a Debbie Downer blog post. Ha! I do love being a mother, but going from one to two, has been a lot harder than I thought it was going to be. And I didn't expect to get such a fussy baby. Maybe this means, he'll be more mellow when he gets older??? Maybe? Hopefully? :)
Alex doing tummy time!
Alex in his cute little church outfit.
Anna on the other hand is doing so well. She hasn't really been taking naps during quiet time, but it doesn't affect her like it used to. She's still happy whether she gets one or not. And actually, we almost don't want her to take one, because then when we put her down at night, she falls asleep right away, rather than it taking a while.
She's been really cute lately. She's starting to say sorry for things that she does. If she hurts me and I tell her, "Ow, that really hurt mommy." She then says, "Sorry, mommy." And gives me a kiss. She's also been asking me if I'm okay. If I'm doing something and I hurt myself, or there's a loud sound, etc. She asks, "You okay, mommy?" It's really so cute.
She also learned the song, Do as I'm Doing, in nursery. So for over a week now, she'll do something with her hands and say, "Please, do this I'm doing." And want me to imitate her. It's really cute.
She also has been going up to Alex and saying stuff that I say to him, in the tone of voice that I use. Things like, you're so cute, you're such a big boy, did you have a good nap?, etc. It's really cute to see.
She still isn't potty trained. I asked her the other day, while she was sitting on her potty, if she wanted to start using it. I then asked her if she wanted to wear underwear or diapers. Her response? Diapers! Hmmm...not quite what I wanted to hear, but whatever. I'm sure she'll be ready soon.
Last Friday, as I was doing my visiting teaching, I drove by some free stuff on the sidewalk. There was a bookshelf there. Dan and I had just been talking about getting one for Anna and all her books. So I stopped to put it in our van and it wouldn't fit. I was able to go back later without the kids and get it in there. It's real wood, so that's a plus. I'm going to paint it white and try and put bead board where the backing is. Hopefully, I'll be able to do this soon. I've had it for a week and haven't even touched it.
I meant to post these pictures earlier. Back at the end of December when we got some snow, Anna and Dan made a snowman.
Anna looking so cute in her pikachu hat. She loves it. Anytime we're going outside and it's cold, she says, I need my pikachu hat! I then have to run back inside and get it for her.
4 comments:
I know exactly how you feel. Caleb was a very hard baby and it was such a hassle to go anywhere. He was colic, constantly throwing up/spitting up etc. For the longest time I didn't want to go anywhere and only the past few months has it been easier for me to go places with both of them since they both can walk, don't need too much when were out etc. It really was quite a change when we had him. Then again, Ethan was only 19 months when he was born.
It has turned out to be the only places I go to get out is the grocery store or run errands. We stay home a lot and I know it will only be harder with another.
I hope things get better. It's hard to see your baby cry but it might be just what he needs when you can't carry him around and he's fussy. Just to cry it out. Some mom's are against that but it worked for us with Ethan and most of the time with Caleb and he learned to be more independent and not as needy. Good luck!
You are not the only one who loves your baby more than anything and still thinks it's hard. Going from one to two was a hard transition for me too and I didn't feel like myself sometimes because it was so hard for me, but...it does get better. People told me that and it didn't help sometimes, but it does get better. We'll have to get together soon....I need a baby to hold, even if he's fussy : )
James was the same way. He also had colic and going anywhere was a total nightmare. It does get better, but there were days I just cried because I couldn't get out of the house. Hang in there!
That's hard... I'm glad you share the real story of motherhood, though, because then when I have my second child and things are going similar for me, I will know that I'm not alone! You're awesome. Keep up the good work and hang in there. I know things will get better!
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